42 Postdoctoral Researcher Positions 2026 at KAUST in Saudi Arabia.

Applications are now open for numerous Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Scientist, and Research Specialist positions at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia. These positions are available across multiple scientific and engineering fields. They are open until filled (most have no fixed deadline), fully funded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages. Researchers from all nationalities can apply. There is no application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

Degree Level: Postdoctoral / PhD holders
Host Country: Saudi Arabia
Host Institution: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Open for: All nationalities
Application Fee: None

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What This Opportunity Offers:

A generous living allowance and salary (often in the range of USD 70,000–80,000+ per year depending on experience and role)
Free on-campus housing or housing allowance
Full medical and health insurance coverage
Relocation support (visa, travel, and moving costs)
Access to state-of-the-art research laboratories and core facilities
Professional development opportunities, conferences, and career support
A vibrant, international research environment with no teaching duties for most roles
Schooling support for children (in some cases)

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Available Positions:

Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division

Postdoc – Developing Economic Reference Points for Multispecies Coral Reef Fisheries Apply Now (link on page)
Postdoc – Examining the Spatio-Temporal Variability in Nutrient Contributions of Aquatic Foods Apply Now
Research Specialist in Data Science and Marine Socio-ecological Systems Apply Now

Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering Division

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Computer vision, AI, machine learning (2 years) Apply Now
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Hardware Acceleration and Networking Apply Now
Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Computer vision, computer graphics and deep learning Apply Now
Research Scientist – Visual Computing Center Apply Now
Postdoctoral Research Fellows Positions in Cybersecurity and Dependability Apply Now

Physical Science and Engineering Division

CFD for multiphase fluid flow and transport in oil wells Apply Now
Carbonate Sedimentologist – Shallow water carbonates of the Al Wajh Carbonate Platform, Red Sea Apply Now
Postdoctoral Fellow in the DeepWave Consortium Apply Now

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Applied Mathematics and Computational Science

Postdoctoral position on Hierarchical Optimization methods for Machine Learning Apply Now

Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in FPGAs and Networks Apply Now
Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Center of Excellence on Generative AI Apply Now

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Postdoctoral Positions Chemistry Apply Now
Postdoctoral Fellowship position: polymer chemistry and electrochemical energy storage and conversion Apply Now

Earth Science and Engineering

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Modeling Naturally Fractured Reservoirs using Finite-Element-based Methods Apply Now
Constraining High Resolution Property Heterogeneities in Carbonate Reservoirs using Outcrop Analogues Apply Now
Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Scientist in ore mineralogy and geochemistry Apply Now
Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Scientist in data science for mineral exploration Apply Now

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Material Science and Engineering (largest group)

Postdoc Position: Development of large-scale perovskite-based solar cells Apply Now
Postdoc Position: Development of Silicon Heterojunction Cells for Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells Apply Now
Research Engineer at Omegalab Group Apply Now
Post-doctoral Positions (Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling) Apply Now
Post-doctoral – Hard Carbon Synthesis for Energy Storage Apply Now
Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Scientist Position – Large Area 2D Materials Growth and Devices Apply Now
Postdoctoral Fellow in Acoustic Nanofiber Sensors Apply Now
Post-doctoral Positions – Hard Carbon Synthesis for Energy Storage (duplicate listing) Apply Now
Post-doctoral Positions – Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling (duplicate listing) Apply Now
Full-Stack Developer – AI Interface & Security Specialist Apply Now
Post-doc Research Position: Nanofabrication for emitting devices Applications Apply Now
Postdoctoral position – Alloy Development for well downhole sealing – KAUST Apply Now
Post-doctoral Positions (Battery) Apply Now
Post-doctoral Positions (MXene device) Apply Now
Field Technician (Medium Voltage, Remote Sensing & Labs) — Closing date: Aug 22, 2026 Apply Now
Postdoctoral Position in Battery Safety Apply Now
Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Scientist (Computer Vision & AI for Infrared Imaging) — Closing date: Oct 08, 2026 Apply Now
Field Technician / Research Technician in Drone Pilot (Commercial Operations) for Data Collection — Closing date: Oct 08, 2026 Apply Now
Research Specialist – Robotics & Autonomous Drone Systems — Closing date: Oct 14, 2026 Apply Now

Mechanical Engineering

Post-Doctoral opening in Multi-physics simulation of hydrogen diffusion in polymers/composites Apply Now
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Micro Fracture Mechanics of Interfaces Apply Now
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Composite Testing in Extreme Hydrogen Environments Apply Now
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Printable Electronics for Sensing Apply Now

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Eligibility Criteria:

You must hold a PhD degree in a relevant field (or be close to completion for some roles)
Strong research track record with publications is usually required
Excellent English communication skills
Ability to work independently and in teams
Specific requirements vary by individual position
Most positions are open to candidates of any nationality

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How to Apply:

Visit the official page
Browse the list of available positions.
Click “Apply Now” on the position you are interested in.
Submit your application through KAUST’s online system with required documents.

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