FACULTY POSITIONS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 2023

Faculty Positions in Computer Science ‎2023
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology: Faculty Positions:
Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering Division
(faculty)

Location

KAUST, Thuwal, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Open Date

Aug ‎30, ‎2022

Description

The Computer Science program in the Computer, Electrical and Mathematical
Sciences and Engineering Division (https://cemse.kaust.edu.sa) at King
Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) invites applications for
multiple faculty positions at all levels (Full, Associate, and Assistant
Professor). The CS program (http://cs.kaust.edu.sa) contributes to create
computational infrastructure and to develop and apply computational methods to
a variety of areas, spanning all aspects of knowledge extraction from big data
to achieve economic prosperity and improve the quality of life. All relevant
research areas of Computer Science will be considered, including, but not
limited to Artificial Intelligence (broadly scoped, including Machine
Learning, Robotics, Data Mining, NLP, etc.), Data Science and Big Data,
Computer Systems and Networking, Future Computing Paradigms (including Quantum
Computing and Quantum Information Science), Human-Centered Computing, Digital
Twins and Smart Cities, Resiliency and Cyber Security, High Performance
Computing and Computational Biosciences.
KAUST (https://www.kaust.edu.sa) is an international, graduate-only research
university, located on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. KAUST offers
superb research facilities, including the Shaheen-‎2 supercomputer and a large-
scale virtual reality installation; generous assured research funding; and
internationally competitive salaries. KAUST attracts top international
faculty, scientists, engineers and students to conduct curiosity-driven and
goal-oriented research to address the world's pressing scientific and
technological challenges. KAUST was ranked among the top universities based on
research performance and innovation outputs (e.g., KAUST ranked 1st in
citations per faculty in a recent QS World University Rankings; in the SCImago
Institutions Rankings, KAUST ranked 1st among Arab countries, and 24th out of
‎309 enlisted world-wide elite universities). KAUST's award-winning campus has
everything you need to live, work, study and play. Designed to inspire and
motivate our faculty, students and staff and their families to maintain an
active lifestyle, KAUST is more than a University. With state-of-the-art
fitness facilities, a golf course, numerous fine dining and casual fare
restaurants, an Elementary and a Secondary schools and the Red Sea just steps
away, there is something for everyone (https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/live).

Qualifications

High priority will be given to the overall originality and promise of the
candidate's work rather than the candidate's sub-area of specialization.
Applicants on the interface of KAUST strategic initiatives, including
artificial intelligence, climate and livability, resilient computing,
cybersecurity and smart health are encouraged. An earned PhD in Computer
Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a
related field, and strong publication record in top-tier conferences and
journals, are required. Senior candidates must have demonstrated strong
leadership in the field. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. A successful
candidate will be expected to teach courses at the graduate level, and to
build and lead a research group of postdoctoral fellows and graduate students.
Faculty members enjoy secure research funding from KAUST and have
opportunities for additional funding through several KAUST provided sources
and through industry collaborations.

Application Instructions

How to Apply:
You will be required to complete an application form and upload the following
materials:
* A complete curriculum vitae with a list of publications
* A research plan
* A statement of teaching interests
* The names, affiliation, and contact information for at least ‎3 references for an Assistant Professor position and for at least ‎5 references for an Associate Professor or Full Professor position.
For more information, please contact the CS hiring committee at
[email protected].
Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only applications
submitted through the
online Interfolio form will be considered. Applications will be evaluated as
soon as they are received
and will receive full consideration until the positions are filled.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search.
Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all
application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free
of charge.