King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Faculty Member Jobs in Saudi Arabia
The Department of Aerospace Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) invites applications for faculty positions in all ranks (Full Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor). The specific specialties and sub-specialties being sought are listed below, including but not limited to:
Astrodynamics/Orbital Mechanics
Satellite/Spacecraft Maneuvering.
Orbits of Near-Earth Objects.
Propulsion
Atmospheric Flight Propulsion (Electric/Gas/Hybrid)
Hypersonic (Air-breathing) Propulsion
Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics
Space Propulsion (Rocket/Electric/Hybrid)
Propulsion of Micro/Nano Satellites.
Vehicle Design & Structures
Unmanned Vehicle Design and Systems Integration
Spacecraft Entry, Descent and Landing Systems
Human-Machine Interaction
Micro/Nano Satellite Design
Space vehicle Design (manned/unmanned)
Advanced Aerostructures and Space Materials
Robotics, AI & Autonomous Systems
AI-enhanced Unmanned Systems (Aerial and Space applications).
Avionics & Distributed systems (Aerial and Space applications).
Aerospace Robotics and Smart Systems.
IOT & Embedded Systems (Aerial and Space applications).
Space Environment & Remote Sensing
Atmospheric/Terrestrial Remote sensing with Sensor Fusion.
Space weather detection and modeling.
Space debris/meteoroid Characterization and Modeling.
Satellite Geodesy
Guidance, Control & Navigation (GNC)
GNC of Autonomous/Unmanned Systems.
Command & Control Systems for Unmanned Aerial /Space Vehicles.
Ground-to-satellite communication systems.
Swarm Systems for Small Satellites/ UAVs.
The candidates are expected to:
Demonstrate teaching experience in the above-mentioned areas.
Take advantage of the most recent advancements in their area of study, and incorporate those advancements into the courses that they teach
Have a strong research potential demonstrated by relevant publications in top reputed journals.
Possess excellent communication skills
Always update themselves to the latest research outcomes and trends in their respective fields
Successful candidates are expected to:
Engage in high-quality teaching and fulfill the teaching requirements of the department.
Teach courses (and labs) at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Develop new courses (and labs) at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Implement new developments in the academic discipline, make influential achievements in relevant fields, enhance his own international academic influence, and be an internationally active academic member.
Establish and maintain active research programs that lead to peer-reviewed publications in high-impact professional journals.
Provide service to the Department, the University, and the profession.
Be involved in thematic research within one or more of the university research priority areas.