Job Description
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences CPG Department of Geosciences invites applications for a faculty position (Associate or Full Professor rank) in the field of Sequence Stratigraphy to begin as early as January 2026. We seek an outstanding individual to boost the Departments reputation for cuttingedge research and dedicated teaching. The Department has a strong tradition and international reputation in applied undergraduate and graduate education and offers accredited B.S. M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in geology and geophysics and an M.S. degree in Environmental Science. KFUPM ranks 7th globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by subject category of Minerals and Mining Engineering. The Department has 22 fulltime faculty two lecturers six postdocs five supporting staff and approximately 71 undergraduate majors and 153 graduate students. Stateofthescience analytical facilities are housed in CPG . Programs are enhanced through close collaboration with the Department of Petroleum Engineering within the College and with other departments on campus. Information about KFUPM CPG analytical facilities and the Department can be found at .
Qualifications
Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in the field of Sequence Stratigraphy. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success for highquality basic and applied research and scholarship. Research interests should complement and support existing campus programs and candidates linking their research in sequence stratigraphy to the evolution exploration and development of hydrocarbon systems (conventional and/or unconventional) are desired. Complementary strengths in areas such as seismic geomorphology stratigraphic modeling stratigraphic architecture basin studies and outcrop analogs are desired. Applicants should demonstrate a record of successful teaching and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Previous industry experience will be viewed positively. Applications from qualified female candidates are encouraged.
Required Experience:
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