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King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences (CPG), Department of Geosciences invites applications for a faculty position (Associate or Full Professor rank) in the field of Non-Seismic Geophysics to begin as early as January 2026. We seek an outstanding individual who will develop, advance, and apply innovative and transformational non-seismic geophysical research and dedicated teaching. We are interested in domains such as - but not limited to – gravity/magnetic methods, electrical and electromagnetic methods (EM/CSEM/DC/IP), natural resources exploration geophysics, joint/constrained inversion of multiphysics data, field/laboratory/scaled geophysical experiments, geohazard identification, and subsurface monitoring/surveillance.

The Department has a strong tradition and international reputation in applied undergraduate and graduate education. It offers accredited B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in geology and geophysics, and an M.S. degree in Environmental Science. KFUPM ranks 7th globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Minerals and Mining Engineering subject category. The Department has 22 full-time faculty, two lecturers, six post-docs, five supporting staff, and approximately 71 undergraduate majors and 153 graduate students. State-of-the-science analytical facilities are housed in CPG. Programs are enhanced through close collaboration with the Department of Petroleum Engineering within the College and with other departments on campus. Information about KFUPM, CPG, analytical facilities, and the Department can be found athttp://cpg.kfupm.edu.sa .

Responsibilities:The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong and vibrant research program and build on an international reputation through publication, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, directing graduate research, and supervising thesis projects.

Qualifications:Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in Geophysics. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in high-quality basic and applied research and scholarship. Research interests should complement and support existing campus programs. Candidates should focus on one or more of the aforementioned research domains. Applicants should demonstrate a record of successful teaching and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Previous industry experience will be viewed positively. Applications from qualified female candidates are encouraged.

Compensation:Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. KFUPM and CPG provide an attractive benefits package including free on-campus housing, fully paid health insurance, dependent school education aid, and paid tickets for annual repatriation holidays. The annual contract includes two months of paid summer holiday.

How to Apply:Applicants must send a letter of interest, a full curriculum vitae containing Scopus statistics (h-index and citations), a statement of teaching and research interests, and the names and contact information for a minimum of three references to: College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences, Human Resources Office, KFUPM, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia. Preference is for email submissions tocpg-jobs@kfupm.edu.sa withemail Subject as “Non-Seismic Geophysics”

Further Information:Further questions by qualified potential applicants can be addressed to the Department of Geosciences Chairman,c-es@kfupm.edu.sa .

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Associate / Full Professor – Non-Seismic Geophysics

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Saudi Arabia first opened its doors in 1963 to an initial cohort of just 67 students.