King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) seeks to be a catalyst for societal and economic change in Saudi Arabia and the world, addressing national and global needs under five Research Pillars:

• Water
• Energy
• Environment
• Food & Health
• Digital domain

KAUST offers superb research facilities, generous assured research funding and internationally competitive salaries; it attracts top international faculty and students to conduct fundamental and goal-oriented research that addresses the world's pressing scientific and technological challenges.

A successful faculty candidate at KAUST has an exceptional track record in one of the University's focal research areas, is able to lead a high-impact research group and can demonstrate strong commitment to graduate education. The University encourages all qualified candidates, both international and Saudis, to apply.