Assistant/Associate/Visiting Professor in School of Engineering

31 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

NEW UZBEKISTAN UNIVERSITY

Research Field

Computer science
Engineering
Engineering
Chemistry
Engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Uzbekistan

Application Deadline

31 Jul 2023 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

About the Department:

School of Engineering is the first school that was launched at New Uzbekistan University in 2021. Currently, it has three departments: 

• Chemical and Materials Engineering; 
• Mechanical Engineering; 
• Electrical Engineering;  

School of Engineering offers three undergraduate programs. All programs have been developed with experienced professors across the country in collaboration with faculty members from the Technical University of Munich (TUM). The school is preparing to get international accreditation for all programs with ABET.  

The Dean is the principal officer of the School of Engineering and is responsible for the strategic leadership and executive management of the School. 

Requirements from candidates:

• Ph.D. degree from a reputed University in a discipline represented by a School of Engineering: Chemical & Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering
• or a closely related subject field;  
• Must have held Full Professor rank for ideally, at least 5 years;
• International track record of research and professional achievements; 
• Excellent record in teaching/overseeing undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs;
• Experience in working with international accreditation organizations is required; 
• Previous experience as Dean or Vice Dean of an internationally ranked university is preferred;  

Your Remuneration, Benefits, and Support:

The successful candidate will have a multi-year renewable contract and no mandatory retirement age. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We offer an international highly competitive salary package. You will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, health insurance, one round flight ticket home per year, relocation support, and paid annual and sick leave. You will be offered a wider range of support from our strategic partners MIT and TUM those opportunities based on the applicant's eligibility. International candidates have a twelve percent flat taxation rate.

About New Uzbekistan University:

Uzbekistan is a beautiful country in the heart of Central Asia with a large and young population. There are more than 10 000 (ten thousand) public schools and more than 1(one) million children involved in public education. People and the government of the country prioritize the development of education, science, and research as key factors for the development of Uzbekistan and its young population. As Uzbekistan develops its education and research sectors, there is a real opportunity for academics to make a lasting impact on the country's future, contribute to its growth, and be a part of a transformative journey.

New Uzbekistan University is the first autonomous public university in Uzbekistan. This project aims to establish a world-class university with an emphasis on Engineering, Science & Research. The University was launched in 2021 by the initiative of the president of Uzbekistan, Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev.  

Professor Wolfgang Anton Herrmann, the honorary president of New Uzbekistan University, has had a remarkable career spanning more than four decades. As President Emeritus of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Professor Herrmann has played an instrumental role in shaping TUM's success and growth over the years, transforming it into one of the leading institutions for science and engineering in Europe.

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https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/341256/assistant-associate…

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