Overview
KAUST is recruiting a Computational Scientist to enable research in computational science, engineering, data analysis, AI and high-performance computing.
Complete research opportunity details
The role supports researchers using HPC and scientific software, develops software tools and parallel libraries, contributes to benchmarking and training, and is expected to pursue research and co-authored scientific outputs. Senior candidates also lead major laboratory projects and cross-lab collaborations.
Eligibility requirements
PhD in computer science, computational science and engineering, or a closely related discipline, plus at least four years of relevant post-PhD experience. Senior L5 candidates are expected to have at least eight years of relevant post-PhD experience and a strong research contribution record.
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Verification notes
Verified on the current KAUST careers posting dated 2 September 2026. The page exposes an active Apply now route and states no application deadline, so no deadline was invented.
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