KAUST attracts the highest caliber, postdoctoral researchers, research scientists, and research technicians in support of its mission to advance science and technology through distinctive, impact-driven, and collaborative research. The University's postdocs and researchers bring new knowledge and innovative techniques from across the globe to create a thriving research environment in which ideas are continuously cultivated leading to real-life applications and inspiring success stories.

KAUST has a thriving community of more than 500 postdoctoral appointees from all over the world conducting research and scholarly work related to science and technology across three divisions, and 17 disciplines.

As a crucial part of the University’s education mission, we provide postdocs with training opportunities that encourage them to think beyond the laboratory and consider how their ideas can change the world. Our postdocs are experts in disciplines from biological and biomedical science to technology, engineering, mathematics, and AI. Their dedication and talent are central to the world-class research at KAUST. In our 'research-first' environment, postdocs have access to key research tools, equipment, unparalleled facilities, and expertise surrounded by a strong community of excellence.

After their training at KAUST, our postdocs go into the world and become influential leaders at the forefront of research, education, science, technology, policy, business, and social change around the globe.

Postdoctoral training is a transitional period in your career that requires strong mentoring relationships, and you need to find the best fit. At KAUST Postdocs are appointed to a Primary Investigator (PI) who supports their training and research. Selecting the right position and faculty mentor requires some thought and investigation. Know what you need to be successful and start from there.