{"id":37844,"date":"2025-10-15T12:26:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T07:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mnu.kz\/?post_type=vacancy-post&#038;p=37844"},"modified":"2025-10-15T15:05:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T10:05:41","slug":"senior-research-coordinator-2","status":"publish","type":"vacancy-post","link":"https:\/\/mnu.kz\/en\/vacancy-post\/senior-research-coordinator-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Research Coordinator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\ud83d\udccd <em>Astana | On-site position<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The MIND Research and Analytics Center<\/strong> <strong>at Maqsut Narikbayev University<\/strong> is a driving force for change in education, science, and public policy. We promote a culture of data-driven decision-making and strengthen the research capacity of higher education and science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Leading the development and implementation of MIND\u2019s research roadmap, selecting and supporting promising projects by MNU faculty;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Overseeing the commercialisation and application of research;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Assisting MNU faculty in transforming their research results into analytical reports and policy briefs, and presenting them at roundtables and academic seminars for stakeholders from the public and private sectors;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Building and maintaining strong partnerships with the leadership of MNU\u2019s Schools and academic units to ensure integration and synergy in research initiatives;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Expanding collaboration with research institutions, government agencies, and international organisations for joint research projects;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Strategically managing the process of identifying, preparing, and submitting grant applications;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Shaping MNU\u2019s external policy impact and positioning the university as a research hub.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>We Are Looking for Someone Who:<\/strong><br>\u2714 Holds a Master\u2019s degree and has at least 3 years of experience in research coordination or project management;<br>\u2714 Is proficient in quantitative\/qualitative methods (Python\/R, NVivo, etc.);<br>\u2714 Is fluent in Kazakh, Russian, and English (spoken and written);<br>\u2714 Demonstrates strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and leadership abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What We Offer:<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udd39 Competitive salary<br>\ud83d\udd39 Engagement in projects at the intersection of science, education, and public policy<br>\ud83d\udd39 Opportunities for international collaboration and professional growth<br>\ud83d\udd39 A strong interdisciplinary team<br>\ud83d\udd39 Corporate events, gym access, and a comfortable workplace<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\ud83d\udce9 <strong>How to apply:<\/strong><br>Send your CV, motivation letter, and portfolio\/work samples to <strong><a href=\"mailto:ainur_kaztay@kazguu.kz\">ainur_kaztay@kazguu.kz<\/a><\/strong><br><strong>Email subject:<\/strong> <em>Senior Research Coordinator \u2013 [Your Full Name]<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Join MIND \u2014 and create change with us!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Senior Research Coordinator - MNU<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/mnu.kz\/en\/vacancy-post\/senior-research-coordinator-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Senior Research Coordinator - MNU\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\ud83d\udccd Astana | On-site position The MIND Research and Analytics Center at Maqsut Narikbayev University is a driving force for change in education, science, and public policy. 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