Faculty Positions in Sustainable Food Security (Open Rank)

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.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Successful candidates will be expected to commence their appointments at KAUST in 2027.

Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

A cover letter, including the rank sought and alignment with the priority area(s)

A 2-3 page curriculum vitae, including links to your Google Scholar and Scopus profiles

A 2-3 page research statement describing a 5-year vision and startup plan

A 2-page teaching/mentoring statement

A one-paragraph summary of each of your top five publications, describing your contribution, the novelty of the work, and its impact

Contact information for 3-5 referees who are acknowledged experts in the field from academia, industry, or other relevant sectors

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 BESE.jobs@kaust.edu.sa .