Job Description
External Hiring 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 Computational Geophysics to begin as early as January 2026. We seek an outstanding individual who will conduct cuttingedge research to develop advance and apply innovative and transformational computational approaches in geophysics and dedicated teaching. We are interested in domains such as but not limited to computational exploration geophysics computational geodynamics computational seismology geophysical fluid dynamics multiphase and reactive flow and HPC in computational geophysics. 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 Geophysics. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success for highquality basic and applied research and scholarship. Research interests should complement and support existing campus programs. Candidates should have research focus in one or more of these areas: exploration geophysics geodynamics seismology or geophysical fluid dynamics. 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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