Chief Specialist of the Department of Science

Responsibilities:

• Systematization, encouragement, coordination, and organization of active participation of university faculty in research grant competitions;

• Informing faculty about external and internal grant opportunities;

• Monitoring, coordination, and communication with external organizations on research grants, including negotiations;

• Preparing analysis of applications for external grants, summarizing results, and providing support to researchers on application quality and compliance with competition requirements;

• Organizing workshops and consultations on grant applications and funding opportunities;

• Supporting and advising researchers on grants, competitions, and academic titles;

• Planning and coordinating scientific events (conferences, seminars, competitions);

• Systematization, publication, monitoring, and consolidation of the university’s internal grant processes to support research and research centers;

• Commercialization of research results, establishing collaborations with industry, and joint project development;

• Preparing reports, analytical notes, and science development strategies;

• Collecting, processing, and analyzing university research activity data;

• Ensuring compliance with ethical standards of scientific research;

• Participation in other departmental activities.

This is a fixed-term position to cover maternity leave (Сontract duration will be specified during the hiring process)

Requirements:

• Higher or postgraduate education;

• 1–3 years of relevant work experience;

• Advanced English proficiency (C1 level), with strong written communication in Kazakh, Russian, and English (Intermediate and above required);

• Understanding of principles of research organization at universities (dissertation councils, journals, research projects, grants, publications);

• Knowledge of publication requirements (Scopus, Web of Science, KOKSNVO, etc.).

Conditions:

• Employment under the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan;

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, lunch break 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM;

• Access to a new innovative library on campus;

• 50% discount on meals at the university cafeteria;

• Discounts for English language courses;

• Free services from the on-campus “Zhanūya” medical center;

• Free services from the Psychological Counseling Center for employees.