Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Economic Geology

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

  • Dhahran, Ash Sharqiyah
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences (CPG), Department of Geosciences invites applications for faculty position (any academic rank) in the field of Economic Geology to begin as early as January 2024. We seek an outstanding individual to boost the Department's reputation for cutting-edge 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 9th globally in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by subject category of Minerals and Mining Engineering. The Department has 19 full-time faculty, two lecturers, eight post-docs, five supporting staff, and approximately 66 undergraduate majors and 106 graduate students. State-of-the-science analytical facilities are housed in CPG, including most instrumentation necessary for cutting-edge economic geology research. 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 .
Job ResponsibilityThe successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong and vibrant research program and establish or build on an international reputation through publication, in addition to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, directing graduate research, and supervising thesis projects.
Compensation & BenefitsSalary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. KFUPM and CPG provide an attractive benefits package including free on-campus housing, fully paid health insurance, dependent education aid, and paid tickets for annual repatriation holidays. The annual contract includes two months of paid summer holiday.
QualificationsCandidates must possess a doctoral degree in the field of Economic Geology (Mineral Deposit Geology). The successful candidate will have demonstrated success for high-quality 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: base metals, precious metals, and/or critical minerals involving a variety of deposit types. Application of geochemical research methods to mineral deposit investigations is desired. Development of the mineral resources of the Kingdom is a pillar of KSA's Vision 2030; thus, candidates should be willing to work on Saudi Arabian geology and its mineral resources. Applicants should demonstrate the potential for successful teaching and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Previous industry experience will be viewed positively. Qualified female applications are encouraged.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsHow to Apply: Applicants must send a letter of interest, a full curriculum vitae containing Scopus statistics (h-index and citations), a statement of teaching and research interests, and the names and contact information for a minimum of three references to: College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences, Human Resources Office, KFUPM, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia. Preference is for email submissions to . Applications will be reviewed starting June 15, 2023; application closing date is August 31, 2023.

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals