Research Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor

Research Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Type:
Research Faculty

Job Reference Number: CPG
015

Job Title:

Research Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Type:
Full Time

Job Description

Candidates with substantial research experience in the fields of Geology, Petroleum Engineering, Remote Sensing, and Computational Chemistry/Physics and particularly in the following fields of specializations are strongly encouraged to apply. Relevant industrial experience is highly desirable.
1. Rock Physics
2. Petrophyscis
3. Enhanced Oil Recovery
The center has strong collaborative research with Saudi Aramco and local industrial companies in Dhahran Techno Valley in EOR , pore-scale modeling, smart fluids, carbonate geology, and Geomechanics. It has excellent infrastructure facilities to support advanced research activities. The center has also access to major research facilities provided by other centers in the Research Institute.

Job Responsibility

The candidate is expected to lead multidisciplinary projects at the planning, developing and implementing phases. He should have strong background in the field of expertise.

Competitive tax-free salaries based on qualifications and experience.

All KFUPM faculty are offered free furnished air-conditioned on-campus housing unit with free essential utilities and maintenance.

The appointment includes the following benefits according to the University’s policy:

• Competitive tax-free salaries based on qualifications and experience.
• All KFUPM faculty are offered free furnished air-conditioned on-campus housing unit with free essential utilities and maintenance.
• air ticket/s to Dammam upon appointment
• annual repatriation air ticket/s for up to four persons
• a contribution towards local tuition fees for school-age dependent children upto SAR 100,000 per year
• 30 days annual leave
• medical insurance in addition to free health care at KFUPM Clinic
• end-of-service gratuity of one month base pay for each full year completed
• Relocation allowance of upto SAR 37,500 from the point of origin to Dhahran city

The KFUPM campus has a range of facilities including an extensive library, computing, research and teaching laboratory facilities, a recreation center and a private beach.

Qualifications

1. A doctoral degree in natural, physical, or environmental sciences or Environmental Engineering is required.
2. Three to five years of research experience after completing the Ph.D.
3. A good track record in handling projects independently.
4. Publishing record in peer-reviewed journals.
5. Good command of English in both writing and speaking with good presentation skills.
6. Technical report writing skills.
7. Knowledge in the application of modern statistical marine ecological packages.

Special Instructions to Applicants

1. Applicants should provide their curriculum vitae and specifically address how their qualifications, knowledge and experience demonstrate their ability to successfully undertake the duties and responsibilities of the position
2. Applicants must be fluent in English as it is the medium of instruction in the University.

Contact Information

Dean, College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
KFUPM Box 5085, Dhahran 31261
Saudi Arabia
Email: cpghr.sa
Telephone:
Fax:

Open Date: 05/01/2023

Close Date: 12/31/2023

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the Highest Education Level you have earned?
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • PhD or above
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• List of Publications
• Research Statement
• Applicant Photo
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• All Official Transcripts (BS, MS, Ph.D.) combined in one file
• All Degrees and Certifications (BS, MS, Ph.D.) combined in one file
• Abstract of the Dissertation
• Scanned copy of Passport

Optional Documents