Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Physics

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the Arabian Gulf invites applications for faculty positions in the Physics Department. Candidates will establish an independent research program and teach at undergraduate and graduate levels. Preference is given to recent Ph.D. graduates with a strong publication record and relevant teaching experience. The roles offer competitive tax-free salaries, free furnished housing, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and summer leave.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Free furnished housing

Medical insurance

Two months’ paid summer leave

Qualifications

• Ph.D. graduates or post-docs with a strong publication record are preferred.
• Relevant teaching and/or industrial experience in physics areas.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent research program.
• Teach effectively at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Skills

Published research

Teaching experience

English fluency

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Job description

The Physics Department at KFUPM invites applications for faculty positions in the following areas:

1. Experimental atomic and molecular physics
2. Optical and laser physics
3. Nuclear and theoretical physics

KFUPM is a leading university in the Arabian Gulf region with an international repute. It is located on the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia. The Physics Department has strong research programs with well‑equipped experimental facilities in lasers, low‑energy nuclear physics, radiation protection, superconductivity, and material science.

Job Responsibility

Candidates will be expected to establish an independent research program and to teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Significant funding is available to aid in establishing research programs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Two‑year renewable contract.
• Competitive tax‑free salaries based on qualifications and experience.
• Free furnished air‑conditioned on‑campus housing unit with free essential utilities and maintenance.
• Air ticket/s to Dammam upon appointment; final repatriation air ticket/s for up to four persons.
• Contribution towards local tuition fees for school‑age dependent children; local transportation allowance.
• Two months’ paid summer leave.
• Medical insurance.
• End‑of‑service gratuity after two (2) years of continuous service.
• The KFUPM campus has a range of facilities including a medical and dental clinic, health club with swimming pool, an extensive library, computing, research and teaching laboratory facilities, a recreation center and a private beach.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to recent Ph.D. graduates or post‑docs from reputable institutions, with a strong record of published research, relevant teaching experience at the university level, and teaching and/or industrial experience in the respective areas.

Special Instructions to Applicants

1. Applications are invited for faculty positions at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
2. Applicants must be fluent in English, as it is the medium of instruction in the University.