Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division (faculty)
LocationKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Open DateMay 06, 2024
DescriptionAs part of a major initiative to strengthen its research in marine science, the Marine Science Program (MarS) in the Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE) Division at KAUST is seeking to expand research, higher education and innovations in the field of Marine Data Modelling and Integration. Applications for a faculty position at the rank of: Assistant Professor are invited from highly competitive candidates eager to pursue innovative research addressing fundamental questions and developing cutting–edge technologies for application in marine systems.
This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage KAUST's unparalleled access to the Red Sea, serving as a catalyst for research that uses computational approaches to integrate biological, physical, and chemical data within a cohesive framework to study marine diversity and function.
Besides establishing a world-class research program, the successful candidate is expected to start a strong teaching program in Marine Systems Modeling and to develop multidisciplinary collaborations within the MarS Program and the BESE, and across divisions, Research Centers and Initiatives at KAUST.
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About KAUST
KAUST is an international, graduate research university dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation. KAUST attracts top international faculty, scientists, engineers and students to conduct curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research to address the world's most pressing scientific and technological challenges. Located in Saudi Arabia, on the eastern shores of the Red Sea, KAUST provides an award- winning campus to live, work, study and play, and offers superb research facilities, with guaranteed baseline research funding, infrastructure support, entrepreneurship opportunities and internationally competitive salaries. For more information about KAUST, please visit https:// www. kaust.edu.sa. More information about the BESE Division and the Marine Science Program is available at https:// bese.kaust.edu.sa.
Application InstructionsInterested candidates should upload the following materials:
Applications will be considered as they are received. The position will remain open until filled.
KAUST is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.