Faculty Positions in Sustainable Food Security (Open Rank)

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology; Makkah Region; Vor Ort; SAR 700.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE) Division at KAUST invites applications for open-rank faculty positions (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) focused on sustainable food production, controlled environment agriculture, and future food systems.

Candidates should propose plans for translation, collaboration with local and international partners, and a path to impact in real-world contexts.

Aufgaben

• Establish and sustain a globally visible, externally competitive research program.
• Contribute to graduate teaching and mentoring of students and postdocs.
• Collaborate with in-Kingdom and international partners to translate research into real-world impact.

Jobbeschreibung

The Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE) Division at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is seeking outstanding individuals and change-makers to build ambitious research programs that will push the boundaries of technology and advance the goals of sustainable food security. Among several targeted faculty hires, we are inviting applications from high-caliber candidates for open-rank positions (i.e., Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) who will bring new insights, tangible solutions and renewed focus to sustainable food production, controlled environment agriculture, and future food systems. The BESE Division welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourages applications from Saudi nationals and women in the field.

Initial priority areas include, but are not limited to:

• Breeding, pathology or entomology of horticultural crops
• Advanced digital technologies for controlled environment agriculture
• Microbial fermentation and alternative food production
• Food systems modeling

We seek candidates with clear plans for research translation, including collaboration with in-Kingdom and international partners, and a pathway to validate and implement outcomes in real-world contexts. Successful candidates will be expected to establish and sustain a globally visible, externally competitive research program, position KAUST as a global leader in sustainable food security, and contribute to graduate teaching, mentoring, and the training of the next generation of scientists and engineers.

About KAUST

KAUST is a mission-driven graduate research university dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation. KAUST works closely with national and international partners across academia, industry, and government to translate research into innovative technologies and solutions that support the Kingdom’s strategic priorities, drive economic development, and deliver tangible societal impact.

Located on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, KAUST attracts top faculty, scientists, engineers and students from around the world. Faculty benefit from state-of-the-art research facilities, guaranteed baseline research funding, generous infrastructure support, entrepreneurship opportunities, internationally competitive salaries, and a uniquely international campus community designed to enable both professional excellence and family well-being.

Ranked #1 in the Arab world in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2026, KAUST is internationally recognized for its research excellence.

Recruitment is conducted in accordance with KAUST hiring practices and will emphasize transparent, equitable, and internationally benchmarked evaluation.

For more information about KAUST, please visit http://www.kaust.edu.sa. More information about the BESE Division is available at https://bese.kaust.edu.sa/.

For questions regarding this position or the application process, please contact [e-mail].