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KAUST Postdoctoral Vacancies 2026: Selected Research Openings
A guide to advertised research roles and the checks to make before applying.
Verification scope: titles and closing dates were checked on KAUST’s official directory. The linked Interfolio pages returned no readable vacancy text. Detailed qualifications, document requirements, remuneration and live application acceptance were not independently verified.
Vacancy guide
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology lists the following selected research opportunities. This is a directory snapshot, not a guarantee that a post remains unfilled.
Use the exact title to locate its “Apply Now” record through the official directory at the end. A directory label alone should not be used to establish the contract type.
Listings with specified closing dates
| Acoustic Nanofiber Sensors — Postdoctoral Fellow | 17 November 2026 |
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| Polymer Rheology and Processing — Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Scientist | 17 November 2026 |
| III–V CQD Surface Chemistry and Ligand Engineering — Postdoctoral Researcher | 3 December 2026 |
| Novel SWIR and Room-Temperature MWIR CQD Photodetectors — Postdoctoral Researcher | 3 December 2026 |
The directory does not state closing times or time zones. Check these in the individual notice before relying on a last-day submission.
Selected listings marked open until filled
- Computer vision, AI and machine learning — Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Hierarchical optimization methods for machine learning — Postdoctoral position
- Center of Excellence on Generative AI — Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Postdoctoral Positions Chemistry
- Polymer chemistry and electrochemical energy storage and conversion — Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Large-scale perovskite-based solar cells — Postdoc
- Lithium-ion battery recycling — Postdoctoral positions
- Geological carbon storage modeling and uncertainty quantification with deep learning — Postdoc
“Open until filled” is the directory’s published status. It does not establish an unlimited application period or confirm remaining funding.
Eligibility, documents and appointment terms
CareerAidHub guidance: assess each detailed notice separately. Before investing in an application, confirm the required degree, degree-award timing, specialist methods, experience and expected research outputs. Do not assume that every post uses the same criteria.
Prepare a current CV and a clear account of your research contributions for comparison with the live checklist. Check whether the role requests a cover letter, research proposal, selected papers, transcripts or reference contacts. These are preparation prompts, not verified requirements for every listed vacancy.
Questions to resolve with the hiring group
- Which appointment title and research group apply?
- What are the expected start date, contract period and renewal conditions?
- Which technical skills are essential, and which can be developed after joining?
- What salary and benefits are included in the written offer?
- What immigration and relocation arrangements apply to your circumstances?
- What are the exact deadline, time zone and reference-submission rules?
No universal salary, accommodation, travel or dependent-support entitlement is inferred here.
How to apply
- Open KAUST’s official directory below and locate the exact vacancy title.
- Select its “Apply Now” link and read the detailed recruitment record.
- Confirm that applications are still accepted and resolve any unclear requirements with the advertised contact.
- Tailor your application to the project. Distinguish completed findings from proposed research and explain your contribution to collaborative work.
- Upload the specified materials, complete final submission and retain the acknowledgement.
CareerAidHub preparation advice: keep a tracker with the role title, application record, deadline, required files and reference status. For overlapping areas, choose the project that best matches your demonstrated expertise rather than sending the same statement to every group.
Researcher support at KAUST
KAUST’s research-support page describes professional development for postdoctoral fellows and research scientists, support for scholarly training and liaison with other university departments. This institutional support does not establish the financial terms of a specific vacancy.
Career Accelerator support
CareerAidHub’s independent Career Accelerator Program provides CV and cover-letter feedback, research-statement feedback, opportunity mapping, mentoring and outreach planning. Enquiries: coaxialedu@gmail.com.
Applicants remain responsible for their submissions and compliance with KAUST’s rules on outside assistance. CareerAidHub does not represent KAUST or guarantee selection, funding, employment or a visa.
Frequently asked questions
Are these all KAUST vacancies?
No. This is a selected postdoctoral guide. The official directory contains additional roles.
Does “open until filled” guarantee availability?
No. Recheck the individual application record before preparing or submitting an application.
Is the polymer role only a postdoc?
Its title includes both Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Scientist. Confirm the intended appointment level.
Is there one deadline for all positions?
No. Use the date or status corresponding to the specific title.
Are qualifications and application documents verified here?
The detailed Interfolio notices were not readable during this review. Their requirements must be checked directly.
Is a standard salary confirmed?
No numerical salary or universal benefits package was verified for these selected roles.
Can overseas applicants apply?
KAUST describes an international research community, but eligibility and immigration support must be confirmed for the individual appointment.
Is the Global Postdoctoral Fellowship the same application?
Treat named fellowship programmes and advertised research appointments as separate routes, each with its own instructions.
Official source
Reviewed on 4 November 2026 using KAUST’s Researcher Positions directory and Research Support page. Twelve selected directory entries are summarised here. Detailed Interfolio text was unavailable to this review; verify the full notice and current application status before submitting.
Official KAUST researcher and postdoctoral vacancy directory
