Job Description:
The Center for Communications and IT Research at KFUPM is seeking to fill research position with potential candidates showing ability and desire for excellence in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) research and applications. Applicant must hold a Ph.D. degree and has 2-3 years experience in some of the following areas:
• Artificial Intelligence algorithms and their applications
• Machine Learning frameworks and libraries
• Modelling
• Various aspects of the machine learning pipeline
• Natural Language Processing and Arabic Computing

Job Responsibility:
• Conduct basic and applied research related to AI and ML
• Write applied research proposals
• Publish findings in reputable peer reviewed outlets
• Build competencies in the area of AI and ML

Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. The appointment includes the following benefits according to the university policy.
1. Tax free salary.
2. Free furnished air-conditioned on-campus housing unit with free essential utilities and maintenance.
3. Air ticket/s to Dhahran on appointment.
4. Annual repatriation air ticket/s for family members up to four persons.
5. 30 days of paid vacation.
6. Assistance with local tuition fees for school-aged dependent children.
7. Transportation allowance
8. Free health care atKFUPM Clinic
9. End-of-service gratuity after two (2) years of continuous service.
TheKFUPM campus has a range of facilities including a medical and dental clinic, health club with swimming pool, an extensive library, computing, research and teaching laboratory facilities, a recreation center and a private beach.

Qualifications
Applicants must have earned Ph.D. degree from a reputed institution and demonstrate a proven track-record of successful scientific accomplishments in the area of AI and ML, exemplified by peer-reviewed publications.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
1. Applications are invited for research positions as soon as possible at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Applicants must be fluent in Arabic and English.

Contact Information:
Assistant Director of Faculty Affairs – Employment
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
KFUPM Box 5005, Dhahran 31261
Saudi Arabia
Email: faculty@kfupm.edu.sa
Telephone: +966 13 860-7854
Fax: +966 13 860-2442