KAUST welcomes outstanding faculty and researchers, to join the Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division—a hub for ambitious, interdisciplinary research that addresses some of the world’s most pressing scientific and technological challenges.
PSE offers a dynamic academic environment where disciplines such as materials science, energy, geoscience, chemistry, mechanics, and applied physics come together with advanced computing, mathematics, and engineering. Our researchers collaborate across fields and borders to push boundaries and deliver impact—locally, regionally, and globally.
At KAUST, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure, including world-class labs for materials characterization, cleanroom nanofabrication, high-performance computing, and more. With highly competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a vibrant international campus on the Red Sea, KAUST provides an ideal setting to advance pioneering science and shape the future.
Explore opportunities at KAUST, where bold ideas drive impactful solutions. Join our dynamic community advancing innovation and discovery from the shores of the Red Sea.
A single pdf submitted through our system that contains the following:
- Up-to-date CV which includes full publication list
- A research plan
- A statement of teaching interests
- A list of the names/affiliation and contact details of at least four potential referees
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