Nazarbayev University

Senior Data Scientist (AI)

In short

Senior Data Scientist role at the Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence in Astana, Kazakhstan, developing and deploying machine learning and deep learning models while leading and mentoring a research team. The role involves exploratory data analysis, authoring publications, and collaborating with universities, industry, and government partners. Requires at least 5 years of experience (PhD preferred), Linux environment skills, and fluency in English, Kazakh, and Russian; NLP or computer vision expertise is a plus. Work is onsite in Astana.

Location
Onsite in Astana, Kazakhstan, at 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue
Company
The Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence conducts AI research and supports innovation and collaboration across education, industry, and government in Kazakhstan.
What you will do
•Develop, apply, and deploy scalable machine learning and deep learning models and algorithms.
•Lead, mentor, and manage data scientists and researchers delivering AI projects.
•Conduct exploratory data analysis, evaluate model performance, and prepare technical reports.
•Author research publications and present findings at conferences and workshops.
•Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, universities, external organizations, and research consortia.
•Contribute to research proposals, funding and accreditation applications, knowledge transfer, and risk management.
Requirements
•Higher professional education in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Robotics, or an equivalent field.
•At least 5 years of professional experience; the posting also indicates a preferred experience range of 1–3 years.
•PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or an equivalent field is preferred.
•Experience developing machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence algorithms, and models.
•Knowledge of Linux, development in the Linux environment, data collection, cleaning, and preprocessing.
•Fluent English, Kazakh, and Russian; strong programming and communication skills.
Nice to have
•Expertise in natural language processing and/or computer vision.
•Higher education completed in an institution where English was the language of instruction.
•Experience with MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Culture & Benefits
•Research-focused environment centered on artificial intelligence and digital innovation.
•Collaboration with national and international partners in education, industry, and government.
•Opportunities to contribute to national AI capacity and digital ecosystem development.

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