Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) – Water Policy Analyst

nazarbayevuniversity1· Office of the Provost
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📍 ASTANA📍 Astana📍 Astana, ASTANA, Kazakhstan📍 kzFull time

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Job Description

This research project is steppingstone towards establishing Nazarbayev University as a regional leader in water management research and innovation. This initiative will focus on advancing world-class interdisciplinary research that supports informed decision-making for major water related issues in Kazakhstan. One of the major goals is the creation of a strong and inclusive research network that brings together academic institutions, policy organizations, and public and private sector partners. Through active networking and collaboration, the proposed project will encourage knowledge exchange, capacity building, and joint research activities across Kazakhstan. By serving as a hub for research networking and coordination at Nazarbayev University, this research project will contribute to building institutional leadership, strengthening regional networks, and positioning Kazakhstan at the forefront of water management and policy research in Central Asia.

Qualifications

PhD in Policy Studies, Economics, Business, Political Science and other related disciplines.

  • Relevant experience and academic background in water management, risk analysis and decision-making; resource economics and asset management.
  • Understanding of existing water-sharing agreements in Kazakhstan, institutional frameworks at different levels, and cooperation mechanisms with neighboring countries.
  • Ability to integrate policy analysis with hydrological and socio-economic to investigate shortcomings in existing arrangements and assess their implications on water security and sustainability in Kazakhstan.
  • Experience in statistical modeling using state-of-the-art data analytics and AI tools; conducting surveys by connecting with governmental organizations, Kazakhstan universities and relevant Ministries.
  • Ability to convert research results into journal articles, high quality conference proceedings and technical reports for stakeholders.

Additional Information

  • Data analysis/ Statistical methods
  • Qualitative research methods
  • Socio-technical analysis
  • High quality professional writing
  • Russian language
  • Academic CV (including list of publications)
  • Cover letter highlighting the motivation for the role
  • Two sample publications

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