Last Updated on September 2, 2026 by admin
Apply for Postdoctoral Research Jobs at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia. The institution is currently seeking talented individuals for various high-impact roles.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Located on the shores of the Red Sea, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) serves as a global beacon for scientific innovation and advanced research. Consequently, securing one of the many KAUST vacancies is a highly competitive endeavor for researchers worldwide. In addition to providing a zero-tuition environment, the university offers world-class facilities and generous living stipends. Furthermore, with its massive investment in the “Vision 2030” goals, the institution is currently seeking talented individuals for various high-impact roles. Specifically, this post outlines the current recruitment cycle for faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and fully funded PhD fellowships for the academic year.
Postdoctoral academic careers at King Abdullah University
Open Positions at Host Institution (47 Listed):
- Ibn Rushd Postdoctoral Fellowship Award
- Ibn Rushd Professorship
- Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division (postdoc)
- Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering Division (postdoc)
- Office of the Vice President for Research (Postdoc)
- Physical Science and Engineering Division (postdoc)
- Office of the Vice President for Research (Researcher)
- Postdoc - Developing Economic Reference Points for Multispecies Coral Reef Fisheries
- Postdoc - Examining the Spatio-Temporal Variability in Nutrient Contributions of Aquatic Foods
- Postdoctoral Researcher in Genomic Stability and Breeding of Synthetic Allotetraploid Tomatoes
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Computer vision, AI, machine learning (2 years)
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Computer vision, computer graphics and deep learning
- Postdoctoral Fellow in the DeepWave Consortium
- Postdoctoral position on Hierarchical Optimization methods for Machine Learning
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Center of Excellence on Generative AI
- Postdoctoral Positions Chemistry
- Postdoctoral Fellowship position: polymer chemistry and electrochemical energy storage and conversion
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Modeling Naturally Fractured Reservoirs using Finite-Element-based Methods
- Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Scientist in ore mineralogy and geochemistry
- Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Scientist in data science for mineral exploration
- Postdoctoral Fellowship for Red Sea Hydrothermal Exploration
- Postdoctoral Fellowship for Geochemical VMS Exploration
- Postdoc Position: Development of large-scale perovskite-based solar cells
- Postdoc Position: Development of Silicon Heterojunction Cells for Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells
- Post-doctoral Positions (Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling)
- Post-doctoral - Hard Carbon Synthesis for Energy Storage
- Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Scientist Position – Large Area 2D Materials Growth and Devices
- Post-doctoral Positions - Hard Carbon Synthesis for Energy Storage
- Post-doctoral Positions - Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
- Postdoctoral position – Alloy Development for well downhole sealing - KAUST
- Post-doctoral Positions (Battery)
- Post-doctoral Positions (MXene device)
- Postdoctoral Position in Battery Safety
- Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Scientist (Computer Vision & AI for Infrared Imaging)
- Postdoctoral Fellow - Generative AI Researcher - 3D Defect Synthesis
- Postdoctoral Fellow in Acoustic Nanofiber Sensors
- Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Scientist in Polymer Rheology and Processing
- Postdoctoral Researcher in III–V CQD Surface Chemistry and Ligand Engineering
- Postdoctoral Researcher in Novel SWIR and Room-Temperature MWIR CQD Photodetectors
- Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Scientist Materials Science and Engineering and Applied Physics
- Post-Doctoral Fellow in Micro Fracture Mechanics of Interfaces
- Post-Doctoral Fellow in Printable Electronics for Sensing
- Postdoctoral Researcher in Non-Destructive Testing
- Postdoctoral Researcher on durability of composite materials and adhesively bonded joints
- Postdoc Position: Geological Carbon Storage Modeling and Uncertainty Quantification with Deep Learning
- Internship, MS/PhD, PhD, Postdoc and Research Scientist Positions in the Bayesian Deep Learning Group at KAUST
- Research Scientist