The Department of Control & Instrumentation Engineering at the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) invites applications for faculty positions in all ranks, Our Faculty members are engaged in world-class research and development activity through various Interdisciplinary Research Centers at the University. The key thrust areas where our faculty members are undertaking cutting-edge research are Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, Renewable Energy and Power Systems, Unmanned Systems (Ground, Air and Underwater Vehicles), Process Automation and Control, Cyber-Physical Systems and Smart Logistics. We aim to become one of the top departments in the broad areas of Control and Instrumentation Engineering within the Middle East region as well as in the world. To realize our vision, we are seeking bright minds with extensive research experience and expertise in broad areas of Control, Instrumentation and Actuation Systems to join us. The department provides a conducive environment for personal and professional growth.

The department is particularly interested in candidates with outstanding academic qualifications and/or industrial experience in the areas of:

Precision Instrumentation and Control Electronics Novel Sensors and Networks, IoT, Cyber-Physical Systems Dynamics and Control of Electro-Mechanical/Mechatronics Systems Linear and Rotary Actuators (Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Magnetic) Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Control System Candidates with an outstanding track record of scientific and technical accomplishment may be considered for the Distinguished Professor position.

Applicant must have an earned Ph.D. degree from a reputable university in the relevant field.

The successful candidates will be expected to:

demonstrate teaching experience in the areas of instrumentation, actuation/MEMS devices and control systems. contribute to teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programs and supervise undergraduate and graduate students. demonstrate strong research potential as evident through publications in reputed archival journals. conduct original research in his/her domain of expertise and play a lead role in research projects, leading to high-quality publications and research grant income.

All applicants are required to formally apply online: 

For informal enquiries please contact The Department Chairman, Email: c-cie@kfupm.edu.sa. However, please submit your application online through the 'Apply' button provided above.

For additional information, please visit:

https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/colleges/department-detail/college-of-engineering-and-physics/control-and-instrumentation-engineering

ALL RANKS/POSITIONS WILL REMAIN VACANT UNTIL FILLED