Location: Nazarbayev University, Astana , Kazakhstan
Principal Investigator: Professor Prim Singh
Position Overview:
The laboratory of Professor Prim Singh at Nazarbayev University is seeking a motivated and skilled researcher to join our team, focusing on cutting-edge research in epigenomics, particularly Hi-C (High-throughput Chromosome Conformation Capture) experiments. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, contributing to high-impact research projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and optimize Hi-C experiments for various biological samples.
• Collaborate with bioinformaticians and other researchers to interpret Hi-C data and generate hypotheses.
• Maintain accurate records and reports of experiments.
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts and grant applications.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology, Genomics, or a related field.
• Proven experience with next-generation sequencing techniques, particularly Hi-C.
• Strong technical skills in molecular biology techniques such as Western blotting and quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR).
• Experience culturing cancer cells, primary cells, and embryonic stem (ES) cells.
• Ability to work safely with various reagents and laboratory chemicals.
• Strong understanding of 3D genome organization and chromatin interaction.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with additional genomics techniques (e.g., ChIP-seq, RNA-seq).
• Experience with Illumina sequencing pipelines.
• Familiarity with bioinformatics programming languages (e.g., R, Python).
• Experience in analyzing 3D genome conformation and chromatin architecture.

What We Offer:

• State-of-the-art research facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A vibrant academic and research community.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a CV to Professor Prim Singh at prim.singh@nu.edu.kz.
Nazarbayev University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Location: Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
Principal Investigator: Professor Prim Singh
Position Overview:
The laboratory of Professor Prim Singh at Nazarbayev University is seeking a talented researcher with expertise in machine learning and computational biology to develop epigenetic clocks using neural networks. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge projects aimed at developing and refining models to predict biological age from epigenetic data, such as DNA methylation profiles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize neural network models for epigenetic clock applications using DNA methylation and other epigenomic data.
• Integrate various epigenomic datasets, including those from EPIC arrays, RRBS, CHIP-seq, and ATAC-seq, for age prediction model development.
• Collaborate with bioinformaticians and wet-lab researchers to refine and validate models.
• Analyze large-scale epigenetic datasets and interpret the results in the context of aging and age-related research.
• Maintain organized code and documentation for reproducibility.
• Assist in writing research papers, reports, and grant proposals.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s or Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Proven experience with neural network frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) for biological data analysis.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or other relevant languages.
• Familiarity with epigenetic data, particularly DNA methylation profiles (e.g., EPIC array, MeDIP-seq, CHIP-seq, RRBS-seq).
• Experience with developing machine learning models, including neural networks and deep learning techniques.
• Ability to handle and analyze large biological datasets.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Experience in working on HPC clusters (e.g., with SLURM job scheduling system).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with epigenetic clock models or biological age prediction algorithms.
• Knowledge of statistical and computational methods for epigenomics.
• Experience with multi-omics data integration.

What We Offer:

• State-of-the-art computational and research facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A vibrant academic and research community.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a CV to Professor Prim Singh at prim.singh@nu.edu.kz.
Nazarbayev University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Location: Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
Principal Investigator: Professor Prim Singh
Position Overview:
The laboratory of Professor Prim Singh at Nazarbayev University is seeking a motivated and skilled researcher to join our team, focusing on cutting-edge research in epigenomics, particularly ChIP-seq (Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Sequencing) experiments. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, contributing to high-impact research projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and optimize ChIP-seq experiments for various biological samples.
• Collaborate with bioinformaticians and other researchers to interpret results and generate hypotheses.
• Maintain accurate records and reports of experiments.
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts and grant applications.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology, Genomics, or a related field.
• Proven experience with next-generation sequencing techniques, particularly ChIP-seq.
• Strong technical skills in molecular biology techniques such as Western blotting and quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR).
• Experience culturing cancer cells, primary cells, and embryonic stem (ES) cells.
• Ability to work safely with various reagents and laboratory chemicals.
• Strong understanding of chromatin biology and transcriptional regulation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with additional genomics techniques (e.g., RNA-seq, ATAC-seq).
• Experience with Illumina sequencing pipelines.
• Familiarity with bioinformatics programming languages (e.g., R, Python).
• Experience in epigenomics and chromatin state analysis.

What We Offer:

• State-of-the-art research facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A vibrant academic and research community.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a CV to Professor Prim Singh at prim.singh@nu.edu.kz.
Nazarbayev University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Location: Nazarbayev University, Astana , Kazakhstan
Principal Investigator: Professor Prim Singh
Position Overview:
The laboratory of Professor Prim Singh at Nazarbayev University is seeking a highly skilled bioinformatician to join our team. The successful candidate will focus on the analysis of large-scale sequencing data, including ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, Reduced Representation Bisulfite Sequencing (RRBS), MeDIP-seq, and EPIC array datasets. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse epigenomics projects in a collaborative and dynamic research environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform bioinformatics analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, RRBS-seq, MeDIP-seq, and EPIC array data.
• Develop, refine, and optimize bioinformatics pipelines for sequence alignment, peak calling, differential expression, and methylation analysis.
• Integrate and analyze multi-omics data for functional and pathway insights.
• Work closely with wet-lab researchers to interpret data and generate hypotheses.
• Maintain and organize large datasets and results in a reproducible manner.
• Assist in the preparation of research manuscripts and presentations.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related field.
• Proven experience with next-generation sequencing data analysis, particularly for ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, RRBS-seq, MeDIP-seq, and EPIC arrays.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics tools and software (e.g., Bowtie2, STAR, normR, limma, DESeq2, edgeR, minfi).
• Strong programming skills in R, and Python.
• Familiarity with Illumina sequencing pipelines and QC tools (e.g., FastQC, MultiQC).
• Experience with workflow management tools (e.g., Snakemake, Nextflow) and cloud computing is an advantage.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Experience in working on HPC clusters (e.g., with SLURM job scheduling system).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with biological databases and visualization tools (e.g., UCSC Genome Browser, IGV).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multi-omics data integration and analysis.
• Understanding of epigenomics and chromatin biology.
• Experience with data visualization, report generation, and presenting results to multidisciplinary teams.

What We Offer:

• State-of-the-art computational and research facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A vibrant academic and research community.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a CV to Professor Prim Singh at prim.singh@nu.edu.kz.
Nazarbayev University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.

• 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave, Astana, 020000, Kazakhstan
• Full-time
• Department: Office of the Provost, School of Medicine
• Type: Administrative Office

Company Description
Office of the Provost, School of Medicine

Job Description
The following functions are assigned to the PA:

• Preparation of necessary documentation, organization, and conduct of informative presentations on travel expenses and membership fees for School staff;
• Providing advisory and methodological assistance to School employees on issues related to travel and membership fees within their competence;
• Interaction with structural divisions and affiliated organizations of the university on relevant matters;
• Managing correspondence within the scope of their functional responsibilities;
• Processing requests for travel and membership fees submitted by the School's teaching staff (hereinafter referred to as TPS), providing consultations on the possibility of preparing the necessary documentation for the corresponding expenses;
• Participation in the formation (adjustment) of the School’s annual (mid-term) budget within the relevant area, including the collection and preparation of supporting documents;
• Monitoring the execution of the annual budget within the relevant area and making proposals for adjustments;
• Ensuring the accuracy of expense recording in the accounting system and coordinating with the Finance Department for corrections;
• Preparing reports on budget execution with explanatory notes that provide a complete description of the reasons for deviations in the expense categories concerned;
• Entering primary information into the database of the faculty's research activities;
• Timely and accurate inclusion of data on the School’s budget in the budgeting information system, and proposing improvements and further developments as necessary;

To fulfill the above-mentioned functions, the PA has the following responsibilities:

• Comply with the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the internal documents of the University;
• Diligently perform work duties;
• Strictly adhere to labor and executive discipline;
• Abide by the provisions of mandatory internal documents of the University;
• In the event of resignation or transfer to another position, transfer all paper and digital information to another person designated by the supervisor, with a transfer act, and hand over property inventories to responsible University staff

Qualification Requirements
Higher professional education, preferably from higher education institutions where the language of instruction is English.
Priority specializations:

• Business Management;
• Project Management;
• Management;
• Economics;
• Finance.

The required work experience is determined according to the standard qualification requirements for administrative positions at the autonomous educational organization "Nazarbayev University."

Additional Information

• University competency model;
• Commitment to the goals and values of the University;
• Critical thinking;
• Building effective relationships;
• Responsibility;
• Interpersonal communication skills;
• Teamwork skills;
• Developed leadership qualities;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a CV to Professor Prim Singh at prim.singh@nu.edu.kz.
Nazarbayev University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Recruitment at Nazarbayev University includes the following processes: preliminary selection based on experience and qualifications, assessments (e.g., technical skills, abilities, personality, work samples, informal interviews), and motivation.
The final interview is the concluding stage of the process. Typically, interviews are based on values and behavior and are conducted in English. You will be asked to share your views and values to determine how well they align with the core values of Nazarbayev University.