JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

Nazarbayev University

School of Sciences and Humanities
Department of Economics
Assistant Professor

JOE ID Number: 2025-02_111476317
Date Posted: 09/25/2025
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor
Section: International: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Astana, KAZAKHSTAN
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Empirical Microeconomics
Econometrics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics at Nazarbayev University invites applications for full-time positions in Economics beginning August 2026 at the rank of Assistant Professor. We have two positions and seek candidates with strong research interests in empirical microeconomics and econometrics. The candidates must have a Ph.D. degree at the start of their employment.

The deadline for applications is November 30, 2025. Candidates may apply at https://www.aeaweb.org/joe by submitting a cover letter, CV, sample research paper, research statement, teaching statement and three letters of recommendation. For more information, you can contact econrecruitment@nu.edu.kz.

Nazarbayev University, located in Astana, Kazakhstan, is a western-style research university created with the support of several world-leading universities. The medium of instruction is English. The Department of Economics (https://ssh.nu.edu.kz/economics_about) is housed in the School of Sciences and Humanities. Compensation includes a competitive salary as well as housing, travel support, and medical benefits.

Application Requirements:
  • Letters of Reference
  • Research Papers
  • Transcripts
  • Teaching Evaluations
  • Job Market Paper
  • Cover Letter
  • CV
Application deadline: 11/30/2025
  • Application Deadline Has Passed