The Red Sea Research Center at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) invites applications from scientists and engineers interested in joining in developing an integrated understanding of the Red Sea marine ecosystem, from the molecular/-omic level to the physical & chemical environment in which the whole ecosystem exists. We are seeking creative and independent individuals with specific interests in Physical, Chemical and Biological Oceanography, Marine Biology/Marine Ecology, Genomics, and Ecosystem Modeling. We are particularly interested in those who will make effective use of the unique access to the Red Sea region that KAUST can provide.

We seek colleagues to join our Marine Science & Engineering faculty at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor level with expertise in areas of:

• FA1) Ocean Physics and Modeling
• FA2) Coupled Bio-physical Oceanography
• Up to two additional faculty positions may be available.

All expressions of interest should indicate the potential to complement and strengthen our existing expertise and utilize Red Sea Research Center and other KAUST facilities. Several research staff positions are also available. Potential areas of expertise we seek to fill include, but are not limited to:

• RS1) Research scientist in the area of bioinformatics
• RS2) Research technician in the area of PCR/genetics facilities management
• RS3) Postdoctoral researcher in the area of fisheries research
• RS4) Postdoctoral researcher in the area of acoustic and/or archival tagging of fishes

Our graduate program in Marine Science encompasses two tracks - Marine Biology & Conservation and Ocean Physics & Modeling. Appointments to the Marine Science faculty will require involvement in the Marine Science academic program, while those on the Research Staff do not.

KAUST (http://www.kaust.edu.sa) has been established as a world-class international graduate-level science and technology research university dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement in the Kingdom that will also benefit the region and the world. The KAUST mission emphasizes research on applications of science and technology to problems of human need, social advancement, and economic development, in collaboration with leading universities around the world. The overarching themes for KAUST in the coming decade are Energy, Water, Food, Red Sea and Environment, including high performance computing as a cross-disciplinary enabling technology. KAUST is dedicated to a respect for diversity and the highest standards of merit-based opportunity, and seeks the finest students and faculty without regard to race, gender, or religious belief. The campus is located in Thuwal, 80 km north of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. KAUST has established advanced research centers that focus on interdisciplinary problems as the central organizing unit, and offering only graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) degrees. KAUST has three academic divisions: Chemical and Life Sciences, Physical and Environmental Sciences and Engineering, and Mathematical and Computer Sciences and Engineering. KAUST offers unparalleled analytical, research, and computing facilities, with ready access to the Red Sea environment.

Those interested in pursuing this unique opportunity should send a CV (including publication lists and contact information for at least three potential references) and a statement of research interests. Potential faculty members should include a statement of teaching interests. Send these materials and any additional inquiries to MarSE@kaust.edu.sa. Further details can be found on the University's website, http://www.kaust.edu.sa/