KAUST Faculty Positions in Water Security and Desalination, Open Rank (Thuwal)
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has an open vacancy on its official careers portal. Here is a plain summary of who it suits, what it asks for and how to apply safely.
Quick answer
In short: a full-time education role in Thuwal. Open to all qualified candidates. The division particularly encourages applications from Saudi nationals and women in the field. 30 Jun 2027, 11:59 PM US Eastern Time; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the posts are filled. Apply only through the official link below.
Vacancy at a glance
- Employer: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
- Location: Thuwal, Makkah Region
- Type: Full time
- Deadline: 30 Jun 2027, 11:59 PM US Eastern Time; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the posts are filled
- Verified on: 16 Oct 2026, 08:19 Riyadh (CO to re-check on publish day)
Who this role is for
Open to all qualified candidates. The division particularly encourages applications from Saudi nationals and women in the field.
What the job involves
- Build an externally competitive research programme in water security, desalination and sustainable water systems.
- Priority areas include seawater reverse osmosis, next-generation membranes, energy-efficient desalination, brine management and zero-liquid discharge, resource recovery and water system modelling.
- Contribute to graduate teaching and mentoring; appointments start in 2027.
Requirements, as stated
- Open rank: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor.
- A clear plan to translate research into practice with partners in the Kingdom and abroad.
- A strong publication record (you summarise your top five papers).
- 3–5 expert referees from academia or industry.
The advert mentions internationally competitive salaries and research funding but gives no salary figure, so we do not state one.
About the employer
KAUST is an international, graduate-only research university on the Red Sea coast at Thuwal, north of Jeddah. Its adverts say English is its official language. Faculty roles are posted on its official faculty positions page, and applications go through the Interfolio form linked from there, which is the only place to apply.
Tips before you apply
- Match the advert’s wording. Mirror the subject areas the advert lists in your cover letter, and say plainly which one you fit.
- Get documents in order first. Scan transcripts and certificates into single combined files, as portals of this kind often ask for one upload per document type.
- Check your referees. Tell the people you name that the employer may contact them, and confirm their current email addresses.
- Keep records. Save the advert text and your submission confirmation, because postings without a closing date can be removed once filled.
How to apply
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Open the official advert: https://apply.interfolio.com/191656.
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Read the full posting and the special instructions on the employer’s page.
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Click Apply and create or sign in to an account on the official portal.
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Upload the requested documents and answer any screening questions.
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Submit, then keep a copy of your confirmation.
Documents to prepare
- Cover letter naming the rank sought and priority area
- 2–3 page CV with Google Scholar and Scopus links
- 2–3 page research statement with a 5-year vision and startup plan
- 2-page teaching and mentoring statement
- One-paragraph summary of each of your top five publications
- Contact details for 3–5 referees
If your degree is from outside Saudi Arabia, start the equivalency process early. Our guide on writing a CV for Saudi employers can help you tidy your application, and new arrivals should also register a national address.
Stay safe from job scams
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Verification note
Verified on 16 Oct 2026, 08:19 Riyadh: we opened the advert on the employer’s official portal and confirmed it was live with an Apply option. Source: https://apply.interfolio.com/191656. Apply before the stated deadline, as roles can close once filled. We re-check open vacancies weekly and mark closed ones clearly.
