Faculty Positions in Applied Physics 2023/24

The KAUST Applied Physics (AP) program seeks candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor who will develop a world-class competitive research program in AP supporting at least one of the following focus areas:

• Health & Wellness
• Sustainability and Essential Needs
• Energy and Industrials
• Economies of the Future

The application must contain detailed elaboration on the relation of the proposed research program to these focus areas.

About the PSE Division and KAUST

The Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division comprises seven Degree Programs: Applied Physics, Earth Science and Engineering, Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Science, Chemical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. These disciplines provide the foundation for our Division's quest to address some of the major challenges that we face in the world today, including those related to energy and the environment. Specifically, our faculty members and their research teams work on topics as diverse as: photovoltaics, super capacitors, porous materials for carbon capture and membranes, clean combustion, atmospheric modeling, new polymers and composite for smart materials and structures. 

KAUST is an international graduate research university dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation. Located in Saudi Arabia, on the western shores of the Red Sea, KAUST offers superb research facilities, generous baseline research funding, and internationally competitive salaries, together with unmatched living conditions for individuals and families. More information about KAUST academic programs and research activities are available at: http://www.kaust.edu.sa