Faculty Positions in Biomedical Sciences at KAUST. Join a World-Class Research Environment in Saudi Arabia’s Emerging Biomedical Sciences Division.
Job Description
Faculty positions are being offered to exceptional researchers with strong records of originality, scientific rigor, and international competitiveness. Successful candidates will be expected to establish innovative and impactful research programs that contribute to the interdisciplinary mission of BioMed and KAUST.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain internationally recognized research programs
- Secure external research funding and collaborations
- Contribute to interdisciplinary biomedical research initiatives
- Participate in graduate-level teaching and student mentoring
- Support innovation, translation, and real-world implementation of research outcomes
- Collaborate with academic, clinical, public health, and industry partners
- Strengthen BioMed’s global scientific reputation and collaborative culture
Requirements
- A strong academic and research background in Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or related disciplines
- An internationally competitive publication and research record
- Clear plans for future research development and implementation
- Demonstrated potential for interdisciplinary collaboration
- A commitment to graduate teaching and mentorship
- The ability to contribute to scalable and impactful biomedical innovation
Application Materials
- Cover letter including desired rank and research alignment
- Curriculum Vitae with full publication list
- Research statement outlining a 3–5 year vision (maximum 5 pages)
- Teaching and mentoring statement (maximum 2 pages)
- Contact details for 3–5 academic referees
- Up to five relevant publications
Opportunities and Facilities
- World-class research infrastructure
- Advanced scientific core facilities
- Generous baseline research funding
- Internationally competitive compensation packages
- Strong institutional and administrative support
- A highly international and collaborative academic environment
- Family-friendly campus facilities and community support
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary and translational biomedical research
About the Role
The newly established BioMed division is being developed as a globally recognized center for interdisciplinary biomedical research, innovation, and graduate education. KAUST is offering internationally competitive salaries, generous research funding, advanced facilities, and strong institutional support within a highly international academic environment.
Benefits
KAUST is providing world-class research infrastructure, advanced scientific core facilities, generous baseline research funding, and internationally competitive compensation packages. Strong institutional and administrative support is also available.
Pay
Internationally competitive with attractive benefits
Schedule
N/A
Application Process
Interested applicants are requested to prepare and submit all required application materials through the official recruitment process.
Organization Type
Academia
Minor Metadata
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Division: Biomedical Sciences (BioMed)
Location: Saudi Arabia
Application Deadline
August 15, 2026