FACULTY POSITION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 2025-2026

The Computer Science 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 from outstanding candidates for multiple faculty positions. The recruitment process will prioritize candidates applying for the Assistant Professor position. However, exceptionally qualified candidates may also be considered for Associate Professor positions. KAUST is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer that is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. KAUST embraces diversity at every level and women and members of traditional underrepresented minority groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

The CS program (http://cs.kaust.edu.sa) contributes to addressing the world’s pressing scientific and technological challenges, broadly aligned with the objectives of Saudi Arabia’s VISION 2030. All relevant research areas of Computer Science will be considered, with a primary interest on: Artificial Intelligence (preferably with a focus on generative AI, LLMs, robotics, or agentic AI)and Large Scale High Performance Computing.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach two classes per year and to build and lead a research group of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Faculty members enjoy secure research funding from KAUST commensurate with their level of experience (similarly to endowed chairs in other peer institutions) and have opportunities for additional funding through several sources provided directly by KAUST, by the RDI Authority (https://www.rdia.gov.sa/index.en.html), and through industry collaborations.

KAUST (https://www.kaust.edu.sa) is an international, graduate-only research university, located on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. KAUST aspires to be a destination for scientific and technological education and research. By inspiring discoveries to address global challenges, we strive to serve as a beacon of knowledge that bridges people and cultures for the betterment of humanity. KAUST offers superb research facilities, including the Shaheen supercomputer (listed as top 20 in the HPC world list) sporting 3000+ GPUs; generous assured research funding; and internationally competitive salaries.

KAUST is ranked among the top universities based on research performance and innovation outputs. KAUST’s award-winning campus has everything you need to live, work, study and play. Designed to inspire and motivate our faculty, students and staff and their families to maintain an active lifestyle, KAUST is more than a University. With state-of-the-art recreational facilities, an Elementary and a Secondary schools and the Red Sea just steps away, there is something for everyone (https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/live).

Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications with the three most important ones marked, a statement of future research and teaching interests, a description of the three (5 for Associate Professor) most important achievements, the names of three (5 for Associate Professor) references-if selected for interview, they will be requested to upload their letters in Interfolio-, and a certificate of the highest degree.

If more information is needed, please contact the CS hiring committee at cs.search@kaust.edu.sa.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those submitted through the online Interfolio form will be considered. Applications will receive full consideration until the positions are filled.