T‌he CEMSE division at KAUST is looking for people from Saudi Arabia and around the world who want to create impact beyond their own achievements. We look for "people of the world" who will uphold our values of Achievement, Passion, Inspiration, Citizenship, Diversity, Integrity and Openness. 

Join KAUST to be part of discoveries that address global challenges in five key areas: food, water, energy, environment, and digital. To contribute to science and innovation and become part of a uniquely international community where you and your family will thrive.​

Faculty Positions 2024

 

The Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences (AMCS) program in the Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Division (https://cemse.kaust.edu.sa) at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) invites applications for faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor (exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level may be considered). The AMCS program contributes to the development of mathematical frameworks and methodologies to foster economic prosperity and enhance the quality of life through the power of applied mathematics.

Priority research areas in Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences include Applied Geometry, Applied Probability, and Mathematical Foundations of Data Science. All relevant areas will also be considered, including but not limited to, Applied Analysis, Partial Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Scientific Computing, and Optimization. Candidates with portfolios that align with Saudi Arabia’s national priorities for research, development, and innovation (RDI), namely, Health and Wellness, Sustainability and Essential Needs, Energy and Industrials, and Economies of the Future will be given the utmost priority (see also https://www.rdia.gov.sa/index.en.html).

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those submitted through the online form will be considered. Applications will receive full consideration if submitted on or before December 31st and until the positions are filled.

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The Computer Science (CS) program in the Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Division (https://cemse.kaust.edu.sa) at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) invites applications for faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor (exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level may also be considered). The CS program (https://cs.kaust.edu.sa) contributes to create computational infrastructure and to develop and apply computational methods to a variety of areas, spanning all aspects of knowledge extraction from big data to achieve economic prosperity and improve the quality of life.

All relevant research areas of Computer Science will be considered, including, but not limited to Artificial Intelligence (broadly scoped, including Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Robotics, Data Mining, etc.), Data Science and Big Data, Computer Systems and Networking, Future Computing Paradigms, Human-Centered Computing, Digital Twins and Smart Cities, Resiliency and Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing and Computational Biosciences.

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The Computer, Electrical, and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering (CEMSE) Division at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) invites applications for an Instructional Faculty in the area of Computer Science and Engineering. Particular areas of interest are machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer architecture, embedded systems, and their applications. 

Applicants for the position must have a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics,  Artificial Intelligence (AI) or a related field; emphasis on AI is preferred. Ideal candidates will have a track record of excellence in teaching and student mentorship at the graduate level. 

Instructional Faculty are expected to teach multiple courses per year, possibly with multiple offerings of the same course per year. In addition to teaching responsibilities, Instructional Faculty may have professional and administrative responsibilities such as mentoring students, designing courses, proctoring placement and admissions tests or qualifying exams, sitting on divisional committees, or any combination of the foregoing. Proficiency in online teaching, online course preparation, and database integration is a plus.

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The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Program in the Computer, Electrical, and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering (CEMSE) Division at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) invites applications for faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor (exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level may be considered).

Candidates in the following areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering are strongly encouraged to apply:

  • Analog integrated circuits, low-power and high-precision interface circuits, telecommunication and RF circuits, hardware for Machine Learning and AI, data converters and EDA, and edge computing. Applications in harsh environments and/or power circuits are particularly desirable
  • Power electronics, power systems, energy storage systems, electric automotive systems, smart grid technologies, high-efficiency alternative and renewable energy technologies to assure secure access to energy resources while addressing climate change concerns.
  • Embedded systems, fault-tolerant computing, hardware-friendly machine learning, low-power computing to enhance safety, efficiency and accessibility, in-vehicle computing, medical and wearable devices, modern cities, and smart industries.
  • Robotic and autonomous systems and their applications in areas like (among others) infrastructure monitoring, underwater exploration, smart manufacturing, precision agriculture, and health care.

Candidates with portfolios that align with Saudi Arabia’s national priorities for research, development, and innovation (RDI), namely, Health and Wellness, Sustainability and Essential Needs, Energy and Industrials, and Economies of the Future will be given the utmost priority (see also https://www.rdia.gov.sa/index.en.html).

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The Statistics (STAT) Program in the Computer, Electrical, and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering (CEMSE) Division at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) invites applications for faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level may be considered).

The STAT program (see https://stat.kaust.edu.sa) consists of 8 core faculty members from 7 countries, one instructional professor, about 40 MS and PhD students, 5 research scientists and 15 Postdocs. 

We seek a candidate that could complement the current research profiles in the program, which currently has research groups in Bayesian computational statistics and modeling, Bayesian deep learning, biostatistics, environmental statistics, extreme statistics, geospatial statistics and health surveillance, spatio-temporal statistics and data science, and stochastic processes and applied statistics. Candidates with portfolios that align with Saudi Arabia’s national priorities for research, development, and innovation (RDI), namely, Health and Wellness, Sustainability and Essential Needs, Energy and Industrials, and Economies of the Future will be given the utmost priority (see also https://www.rdia.gov.sa/index.en.html). Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those submitted through the online form (link below) will be considered.

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