ACADEMIC JOBS AT KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

1.  Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in the Fields of Functional Biology

Recruiter KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Location Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Posted                26 May 2022

End of advertisement period        26 Jun 2022

Ref    99782

Academic Discipline Life sciences, Biological Sciences

Job Type Academic Posts, Professors / Chairs, Principal / Senior Lecturers / Associate Professors, Lecturers / Assistant Professors

Contract Type Permanent

Hours Full Time

Location

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Description

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has launched a Smart Health Initiative (SHI) to become a leading institution for development and usage of smart-health technologies and knowledge creation aimed at promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and training programs that will transform health care system in Saudi Arabia and beyond from traditional medicine to precision medicine. One of the key elements to achieve this objective is to build world-class research capability to tackle various technological and scientific challenges related to precision medicine and its implementation in different clinical practices. In this regard, KAUST-SHI is seeking applications from world-class scientists to fill faculty positions at Assistant, Associate and Full Professor levels in Functional Biology in collaboration with the Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE) Division. The selected candidates will developing research programs in areas related to functional biology systems and their impact on physiological and pathological processes. These candidates will be able to synergize advances in basic mechanisms in genomics (DNA and mRNA), molecular biology and omics technologies to elucidate the links between genes and metabolomics (e.g. inborn errors of metabolism), and defects (genetics or otherwise) associated in particular with neurological and muscle-related diseases as well as cancer progression and aging with an aim to develop targeted therapy. While outstanding candidates with world-class training in the field of functional biology are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to candidates in the following areas:

Genetic diseases with an emphasis on monogenic disease:

The selected candidate will  establish fast and accurate diagnosis, establish tools for timely prevention, harmonized standard of care, and be able to develop and use effective smart health and precision medicine tools to design personalized treatments strategies. Candidates with expertise in mRNA biology and mRNA technologies and their applications will be regarded favorably.

Molecular Mechanisms of Diseases:

Under this program, KAUST SHI and the BESE Division seek world-class experts in the use of Omics technologies and the analysis of data generated. Expertise in diseases such as metabolic diseases (e.g. diabetes and metabolic syndrome) cancer, neurologic diseases and multiple sclerosis (MS) will be considered a plus. 

Basic qualifications for the positions at all levels are PhD and 2-3 years of postdoctoral training in relevant fields/subareas. Candidates applying for Assistant Professor Positions should demonstrate an excellent potential for conducting high impact research and developing a teaching program. Those applying for Associate or Full Professor positions should have a distinguished track record of research and publications in top-tier venues of their respective areas, and a strong commitment to services, mentoring and teaching at graduate level as well as fostering interdisciplinary collaborative research at KAUST.

The positions will remain open until filled. The applications will be rigorously reviewed by the Search Committee consisting of experts in the relevant fields, and only applicants who are short listed will be contacted for further consideration.

About KAUST

KAUST (httpps://www.kaust.edu.sa/en) located in the beautiful shores of the Red Sea in Thuwal (80km North of Jeddah) in Saudi Arabia, is an international graduate level research University dedicated to advancing Science and Technology and economic and health challenges through its highly funded bold and collaborative research of regional and global significance. The KAUST-SHI recruited faculty may be cross appointed at the Division of Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE); see https//bese.kaust.edu.sa. Information about KAUST SHI can be found at https://smarthealth.kaust.edu.sa. KAUST offers a unique combination of an intellectually stimulating environment and an access to world-class laboratories, instrumentation, and a generous funding scheme. The facilities include state of the art core facilities in Genomics, Proteomics, Imaging and Characterization,Extreme Computing and Informatics, and animal facility. The positions come with an internationally (highly) competitive salary, attractive benefits, and start-up packages for top-notch applicants. Applicants at all ranks will be considered to recruit excellent candidates without demographic or gender preference. Female candidates and junior researchers are particularly encouraged to apply. The applications will be rigorously reviewed by the Search Committee consisting of experts in the relevant fields, and only applicants who are short listed will be contacted for further consideration.

Application Instructions

To prevent any delays in reviewing your application, you will need to upload the following materials:

A cover letter introducing your candidacy and explicitly stating both the position and the rank. The rank must be consistent with the candidate’s experience.

Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae including full publication list.

Statement of research interests (5 pages maximum).

Statement of teaching interests (2 pages maximum) including teaching philosophy and an outline of 1-2 graduate planned graduate teaching course(s).

Names and contact information for at least 4 references. Referees should have positions in academic or industrial research laboratories. In the case of Associate and Full Professor applications, the referees should be of a rank higher or equivalent to that of the candidate.

Copies of most relevant publications (Maximum of five).

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2.  Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Bioengineering

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology: Faculty Positions: Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division (faculty): Bioscience and Bioengineering (faculty)

Location

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Open Date

May 16, 2019

Description

KAUST is accepting applications for two Lecturer / Senior Lecturer positions in its newly launched Bioengineering Degree Program (Master and PhD levels). This Program will bridge KAUST’s strengths in Engineering, Chemistry and Biology. In particular, it will integrate elements of electrical and mechanical engineering, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science and materials science with biology. The Program will consist of four tracks: Bioinformatics and Machine Learning, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, and Synthetic Biology.

The Lecturer will teach mandatory module-based lectures and laboratory courses in bioengineering in KAUST’s newly established Bioengineering Program. The position will require a full-time engagement to develop and teach a variety of required courses in the Bioengineering curriculum including laboratory and design courses. The Lecturer will also play a major role in the student admission process by performing assessment academic interviews and evaluation tests. The position is targeted for experienced instructors, but all applications will be considered.

The Lecturer will teach in at least a few of the broad areas of biological engineering and synthetic biology, computational biology, bioinformatics, systems biology, biomaterials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, biosensors, bioelectronics and biomedical devices. The lecturer needs to establish and run a teaching laboratory class.

These positions are considered full-time teaching appointments. Candidates who are considering to use the application for their research development are not encouraged to apply.

The candidate must hold a PhD degree. PhD in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other closely related engineering discipline is preferred. Experience with classroom or laboratory teaching in Bioengineering or related fields at the university level is required. The candidate must have strong communication and organizational skills.

KAUST offers an attractive teaching career path with a promotion scheme. The initial appointment will be up to 3 years and is renewable upon evaluation. KAUST (https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en), located on the shores of the Red Sea in Thuwal (80km north of Jeddah) in Saudi Arabia, is an international graduate-level research university dedicated to advancing science and technology through bold and collaborative research and to addressing challenges of regional and global significance. For more information about KAUST please go to www.kaust.edu.sa. More information available at the Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division​ (BESE)​ (https://bese.kaust.edu.sa/).

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, complete CV, a teaching statement, teaching portfolio, three representative publications, and names and contact information of at least three referees. The university invites applicants from all qualified individuals but female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree or equivalent degree, preferably in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other closely related engineering discipline.

Strong teaching track record.

The position is particularly suited for someone with bioengineering design experience or experience in a laboratory setting.

Experience with classroom or lab class teaching at the university level is required.

Ideal candidate will have a strong interest in instructing Master or Master/PhD students, overlooking theoretical and experimental class work.

Strong communication and organizational skills. 

 

Application Instructions

Application Instructions

Please upload the following documents:

Cover letter

Up-to-date CV

Teaching Statement

Teaching Portfolio

Three Representative Publications

Contact information of at least three referees

Apply here

3. Faculty Position in the fields of Infectious Diseases

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology: Faculty Positions: Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division (faculty)

Location

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Posted   26 May 2022

End of advertisement period   25 Jun 2022

Description

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has launched a Smart Health Initiative (SHI) to become a leading institution for development and usage of smart-health technologies and knowledge creation aimed at promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and training programs that will transform health care system in Saudi Arabia and beyond from traditional medicine to precision medicine. One of the key elements to achieve this objective is to build world-class research capability to tackle various technological and scientific challenges related to precision medicine and its implementation in different clinical practices. In this regard, KAUST-SHI is seeking applications from outstanding candidates to fill faculty positions at Assistant, Associate and Full Professor levels in its Infectious Diseases program in collaboration with other divisions of KAUST such as Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE). The selected candidates will utilize new generation technologies to address relevant basic science and/or clinical relavant questions in all area related to infectious and communicable diseases, with a particular emphasis on the following areas:

Anti-Microbial Resistance:

We are seeking candidates with expertise in the use of computational and bioinformatic tools and methods to explore the mechanisms behind the development of resistance to microbes, such as bacteria, and determine the impact of the host genome and environment on this process.

 

Microbiome:

We are seeking candidates who will study the role of microbiota in human health and disease with an aim to identify novel microbiome-based diagnostic and therapeutic strategies to control various diseases prevalent in Saudi Arabia, the region, and the world. Expertise in the development of novel means to test microbes and microbial products in human will be regarded favorably. Experience with studies of microbiota in relation to nutrition, mechanisms underlying infection and disease transmission and maintenance of symbiotic microbial communities as well as identification of functional components of virome and microbiome altering physiology and disease states will be an asset.

 

Development of vaccines and diagnostic tools:

In this area, we are seeking applications from candidates with experience in studies on molecular mechanisms underlying pathogenicity of recurrent and newly emerging viruses and bacteria affecting population health in Saudi Arabia and beyond. Candidates with experience in the use of multidisciplinary approaches combining basic research tools and methods such as big data analysis with OMICS, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to understand, predict and control the clinical manifestation of diseases will be highly regarded. In addition, experience in the identification and determination of novel factors in viral/bacterial infectivity/transmission to be used as potential biomarkers for diagnostic and therapeutic development to combat infectious diseases will be regarded as a plus.

 

Epidemiology:

Epidemiology, both qualitative and quantitative, plays an important role in establishing cause-effect relationship in infectious and other diseases in a population. The emergence of molecular epidemiology as a unique field now enables the use of various disease markers to screen populations for genetic, microbial, and environmental disorders and predict disease incidence. In this context, we are seeking applications from qualified Epidemiologists with expertise in Infectious diseases. Candidates with competence in statistical analysis of disease incidence and transmission using mathematical and computational modeling methods and tools will be needed to fill the positions. Expertise in combining methodological and modeling approaches, cohort studies and field work that involves data and biospecimen collection and advanced quantitative data analysis is desirable. While a focus on any disease is not required for this position candidates with interests in tackling emerging problems with Dengue, corona viruses, influenza and malaria are encouraged to apply.

 

Basic qualifications for the positions at all levels are PhD and 2-3 years of postdoctoral training in relevant fields/subareas. Candidates applying for Assistant Professor Positions should demonstrate an excellent potential for conducting high impact research and developing a teaching program. Those applying for Associate or Full Professor positions should have a distinguished track record of research and publications in top-tier venues of their respective areas, and a strong commitment to services, mentoring and teaching at graduate level as well as fostering interdisciplinary collaborative research at KAUST.

The positions will remain open until filled. The applications will be rigorously reviewed by the Search Committee consisting of experts in the relevant fields, and only applicants who are short listed will be contacted for further consideration.

About KAUST

KAUST (httpps://www.kaust.edu.sa/en) located in the beautiful shores of the Red Sea in Thuwal (80km North of Jeddah) in Saudi Arabia, is an international graduate level research University dedicated to advancing Science and Technology and economic and health challenges through its highly funded bold and collaborative research of regional and global significance. The KAUST-SHI recruited faculty may be cross appointed at the Division of Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE); see https//bese.kaust.edu.sa. Information about KAUST SHI can be found at https://smarthealth.kaust.edu.sa. KAUST offers a unique combination of an intellectually stimulating environment and an access to world-class laboratories, instrumentation, and a generous funding scheme. The facilities include state of the art core facilities in Genomics, Proteomics, Imaging and Characterization,Extreme Computing and Informatics, and animal facility. The positions come with an internationally (highly) competitive salary, attractive benefits, and start-up packages for top-notch applicants. Applicants at all ranks will be considered to recruit excellent candidates without demographic or gender preference. Female candidates and junior researchers are particularly encouraged to apply. The applications will be rigorously reviewed by the Search Committee consisting of experts in the relevant fields, and only applicants who are short listed will be contacted for further consideration.

Application Instructions

To prevent any delays in reviewing your application, you will need to upload the following materials:

A cover letter introducing your candidacy and explicitly stating both the position and the rank. The rank must be consistent with the candidate’s experience.

Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae including full publication list.

Statement of research interests (5 pages maximum).

Statement of teaching interests (2 pages maximum) including teaching philosophy and an outline of 1-2 graduate planned graduate teaching course(s).

Names and contact information for at least 4 references. Referees should have positions in academic or industrial research laboratories. In the case of Associate and Full Professor applications, the referees should be of a rank higher or equivalent to that of the candidate.

Copies of most relevant publications (Maximum of five).

Apply here

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