Faculty Advertisement – Petroleum Geology

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Position

Faculty Advertisement – Petroleum Geology

Employer

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Homepage: https://kaust.edu.sa

Location

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Sector

Academic

Relevant divisions

Energy, Resources and the Environment (ERE)

Stratigraphy, Sedimentology and Palaeontology (SSP)

Tectonics and Structural Geology (TS)

Type

Full time

Level

Experienced

Salary

depends on experience/years in research & development & innovation in the corresponding fields

Required education

PhD

Application deadline

Open until the position is filled

Posted

3 May 2026

Job Description The Physical Science and Engineering Division at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) invites applications for a faculty position at any level (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in the broad area of Petroleum Geology , with focus on petroleum-systems analysis, reservoir modeling including lithofacies and pore network analysis, and hydrocarbon-related exploration geophysics. The research should focus on Arabian petroleum systems. Advanced knowledge of Arabian geology and industry experience is desirable.

Role We are seeking candidates whose research addresses fundamental and applied aspects of conventional and unconventional petroleum systems and basin models. Areas of interest and future research include, but are not limited to:

• Basin analysis and petroleum system modeling, with focus on the Arabian Peninsula
• Reservoir characterization, facies modeling, petrophysics and rock physics for subsurface characterization
• Sequence stratigraphy, sedimentology, and source–reservoir–seal systems
• Structural geology and tectonic controls on hydrocarbon systems
• Analysis and integration into reservoir models of outcrop analogues
• Seismic interpretation, seismic inversion, and integration with well & outcrop data
• Geological uncertainty quantification and stochastic reservoir modeling

We welcome applicants who are advancing state-of-the-art research in petroleum geology, including basin and reservoir modeling, stochastic parameterizations, and integrated subsurface characterization frameworks. Experience in generating outcrop based data and integrating these into geological models with seismic, well, and production-related datasets is especially valued.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish an internationally recognized research program, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to strategic national and regional climate initiatives. This role is particularly well-suited to researchers interested in translational research science that supports KAUST’s Strategic Mission in the field of Energy, spearheaded by the Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering (PSE).

The position offers access to geological outcrop terrains of unsurpassed quality, advanced imaging and modeling infrastructure, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, a high-perfomance computing center, and collaborative partnerships across academia, government, and industry. It is aligned with major Saudi National priorities and KAUST’s Strategic Mission in the four sectors Energy – Food – Water – Health.

How to apply

Please contact P. Martin Mai (martin.mai@kaust.edu.sa) for further information.

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