Academic Faculty Position — Oil and Gas Transportation

About the position

This vacancy is open to candidates across the full academic ladder — from Senior lecture to Professor level (or equivalent). Applicants are required to indicate a preferred title. The final position level will be confirmed by the University's Selection Committee based on the candidate's qualifications, publications, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in pipeline transport of oil and gas, the operation of trunk pipelines, compressor stations and gas distribution networks, corrosion protection and equipment repair, and related engineering subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Developing and regularly updating course syllabi and instructional materials in line with the learning objectives and outcomes of program 6B07217, the requirements of the State Compulsory Standards of Education, the National and Sectoral Qualifications Frameworks, and relevant industry professional standards.
• Updating course content to reflect current developments such as Smart Pipeline Systems, pipeline digital twins, SCADA, Industrial IoT, pipeline integrity management, data analytics, hydrogen and carbon transportation, ESG, and sustainable pipeline transport.
• Supervising coursework, thesis and master's research on pipeline transport, pipeline diagnostics and integrity, digital monitoring, operational data analysis, and infrastructure resilience.
• Participating in the university's research and applied projects and liaising with industry organizations and employers in the oil and gas transportation sector.

Requirements

Education Requirements

• Possession of a PhD degree or an equivalent degree in pipeline transport, oil and gas transport, the operation of oil and gas systems, oil and gas engineering, oil and gas equipment and machinery, or a related field.
• Candidates from adjacent fields may be considered provided that their dissertation topic, publications, courses taught, and professional experience relate to oil and gas transportation, pipeline operation, compressor stations, gas distribution networks, or digital monitoring and control systems for oil and gas transport.
• Ability to translate these competencies into high‑quality teaching and student supervision at all levels of higher education

Experience Requirements

• Academic and teaching experience consistent with the requirements for the position of Professor / Associate Professor (Dotsent) established by the university's internal regulations and the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in force.

Language Requirements

• For teaching in the state and/or Russian language: fluency in the state and/or Russian language sufficient to conduct classes, engage in scholarly communication, and handle business correspondence.
• For teaching in English: a confirmed level of English proficiency sufficient to conduct classes and carry out academic duties.

Key competencies

Core Professional Competencies

• A thorough understanding of the operating principles of trunk pipelines, compressor stations, and gas distribution networks, with the ability to teach the corresponding engineering subjects at a contemporary methodological level.
• Expertise in organizing the transport and storage of oil and gas, managing gas transport, and the technical operation of oil and gas transport infrastructure, with the ability to teach students the relevant engineering calculations.
• Professional competence in pipeline and equipment corrosion protection and in planning and overseeing repairs, sufficient for teaching and supervising student and master's research on this subject.
• Application of international and national standards governing oil and gas pipeline transport.

Additional Competencies

• Digital Pipeline Systems and SCADA: an understanding of digital pipeline monitoring systems and SCADA platforms (WinCC, Wonderware, AVEVA PI System, or equivalents); familiarity with the Pipeline 4.0 concept and pipeline digital twins.
• Industrial IoT and Smart Sensors: experience with intelligent sensors, the OPC UA and MQTT protocols, and Industrial IoT solutions for the remote monitoring of pipelines and equipment.
• Pipeline Integrity Management: knowledge of RBI and FFS approaches, the API 579, API 1160, and ASME B31.4/B31.8 standards, and methods of pipeline diagnostics and integrity management.
• Pipeline Engineering Software: familiarity with CAESAR II, OLGA, or comparable systems is an advantage.
• Data Analytics: an understanding of Python, SQL, Power BI and/or Tableau and of methods for analyzing operational data, predictive diagnostics, and Big Data in pipeline systems.
• Hydrogen and Carbon Transportation: an understanding of the specifics of transporting hydrogen and CO₂ by pipeline, with basic knowledge of CCUS and the energy transition.
• ESG and Sustainable Pipeline Transport: ESG reporting, carbon accounting, the GHG Protocol, ESG risk assessment, and the development of decarbonization and sustainability programs for pipeline infrastructure.

Selection process

selection process includes interview, presentation of the teaching course and research work to be conducted

Documents

• a CV including a list of publications;
• a motivation letter (maximum 1 page) describing research and teaching interests;
• copies of diplomas and degree certificates;
• where applicable, a list of research projects and grants, as well as information on supervision of master's and PhD students.