Applications are being invited for full-time faculty positions in the Division of Biomedical Sciences (BioMed) at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. Appointments are being offered at the ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor in the fields of Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, and Life Sciences. The newly established BioMed division is being developed as a globally recognized center for interdisciplinary biomedical research, innovation, and graduate education. KAUST is offering internationally competitive salaries, generous research funding, advanced facilities, and strong institutional support within a highly international academic environment. Science Careers
Key Points
- Employer: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
- Division: Biomedical Sciences (BioMed)
- Location: Saudi Arabia
- Position Type: Full-Time Faculty
- Ranks Available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor
- Disciplines: Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences
- Salary: Internationally competitive with attractive benefits
- Application Deadline: August 15, 2026
- Organization Type: Academia
Job Description
Faculty positions are being offered to exceptional researchers with strong records of originality, scientific rigor, and international competitiveness. Successful candidates will be expected to establish innovative and impactful research programs that contribute to the interdisciplinary mission of BioMed and KAUST.
Applications are being welcomed from candidates across a broad range of biomedical science and engineering disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Infectious diseases and host–pathogen biology
- Antimicrobial resistance and disease surveillance
- Immunity and inflammation
- Human genetics and functional genomics
- Aging and regenerative biology
- Cancer biology
- Neuroscience and brain health
- Biomedical data science and artificial intelligence
- Programmable biomolecular systems
- Scalable biomedical discovery and validation technologies
Preference is being given to candidates capable of developing scalable methods, tools, datasets, and shared research platforms that can accelerate biomedical discovery across multiple laboratories and sectors.
Responsibilities
Selected faculty members will be expected to:
- Establish and maintain internationally recognized research programs
- Secure external research funding and collaborations
- Contribute to interdisciplinary biomedical research initiatives
- Participate in graduate-level teaching and student mentoring
- Support innovation, translation, and real-world implementation of research outcomes
- Collaborate with academic, clinical, public health, and industry partners
- Strengthen BioMed’s global scientific reputation and collaborative culture
Requirements
Applicants should possess:
- A strong academic and research background in Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or related disciplines
- An internationally competitive publication and research record
- Clear plans for future research development and implementation
- Demonstrated potential for interdisciplinary collaboration
- Commitment to graduate teaching and mentorship
- The ability to contribute to scalable and impactful biomedical innovation
The following application materials are required:
- Cover letter including desired rank and research alignment
- Curriculum Vitae with full publication list
- Research statement outlining a 3–5 year vision (maximum 5 pages)
- Teaching and mentoring statement (maximum 2 pages)
- Contact details for 3–5 academic referees
- Up to five relevant publications
Opportunities and Facilities
KAUST is providing:
- World-class research infrastructure
- Advanced scientific core facilities
- Generous baseline research funding
- Internationally competitive compensation packages
- Strong institutional and administrative support
- A highly international and collaborative academic environment
- Family-friendly campus facilities and community support
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary and translational biomedical research
The university is particularly designed to support high-impact science through collaboration across engineering, biological sciences, computational science, imaging, and quantitative disciplines.
Deadline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Final application deadline: August 15, 2026
Application Process
Interested applicants are requested to prepare and submit all required application materials through the official recruitment process.
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This opportunity is being regarded as highly attractive for researchers seeking to work within a rapidly growing international biomedical research ecosystem. The combination of interdisciplinary collaboration, advanced infrastructure, strong institutional investment, and translational research focus makes KAUST an excellent destination for ambitious scientists aiming to build globally influential research programs.