FACULTY POSITIONS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 2024

Faculty Positions in Computer Science ‎2024
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

Sep ‎25, ‎2023

Description

The Computer Science (CS) 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
faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor (exceptional candidates
at the Associate Professor level may also be considered). 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 Natural
Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Robotics,
Data Mining, etc.), Data Science and Big Data, Computer Systems and
Networking, Future Computing Paradigms, Human-Centered Computing, Digital
Twins and Smart Cities, Resiliency and Cybersecurity, High Performance
Computing and Computational Biosciences.

Candidates with portfolios that align with Saudi Arabia's national priorities
for research, development, and innovation (RDI), namely, Health and Wellness,
Sustainability and Essential Needs, Energy and Industrials, and Economies of
the Future will be given the utmost priority (see also
https://www.rdia.gov.sa/index.en.html).

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those submitted through
the online form will be considered. Applications will receive full
consideration if submitted on or before December 31st and until the positions
are filled.

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 particularly 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
commensurate to their level of experience and have opportunities for
additional funding through several sources provided directly by KAUST, by the
RDI Authority (https://www.rdia.gov.sa/index.en.html), and through industry
collaborations.

KAUST (https://www.kaust.edu.sa) is an international, graduate-only research
university, located on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. It has a
diverse international community, with English as the official instruction
language. KAUST offers superb research facilities, including the upcoming
Shaheen-‎3 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 ranked 1st globally
for citations per faculty for six consecutive years, was ranked 1st university
under ‎20 years old, and ‎8% of its faculty are listed as highly cited
worldwide. KAUST provides full financial support to its students, covering
tuition, accommodation, and a living stipend. Additionally, it strives to
drive regional innovation and economic development through its technology
commercialization arm and numerous spin-off startups.

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

We are particularly interested in candidates with educational backgrounds from
distinguished institutions of higher learning or those who have previously
contributed to such institutions. Ideal candidates will possess a Ph.D.
degree, exceptional research potential, the ability to attract external
research funding and a strong dedication to teaching. We offer competitive
compensation, comprehensive employment benefits, and access to ample research
funding opportunities to address industry-relevant projects. At KAUST, we
embrace diversity and encourage applications from female faculty candidates.
We are committed to cultivating a diverse faculty body and contributing to our
vibrant academic community.

Candidates with portfolios that align with Saudi Arabia's national priorities
for research, development, and innovation (RDI), namely, Health and Wellness,
Sustainability and Essential Needs, Energy and Industrials, and Economies of
the Future will be given the utmost priority (see also
https://www.rdia.gov.sa/index.en.html).

Application Instructions

You will be required to complete an application form and upload the following
materials:
* A cover letter;
* A complete curriculum vitae with a list of publications;
* Research statement (max ‎5 pages) and teaching statement (max ‎2 pages);
* The names and contact information for at least ‎3 (preferably ‎5) references.

For more information, please contact the CS hiring committee at
[email protected].

Only applications submitted through the online Interfolio form will be
considered. Applications will receive full consideration if submitted on or
before December 31st and 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.