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Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering Academic

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  • University/Institute Name King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineJan 2026
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Position Details (Master's)

The Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering Academic (ERPE) Program at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), for both M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, focuses on modern reservoir description, engineering, and management.

Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering Academic students at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) participate in scientific research activities, including mathematical analyses, computational modeling, experimental research, and field studies. Ph.D. candidates focus on original research to advance the boundaries of knowledge, including challenging topics in energy and environment, such as enhanced oil recovery (EOR), geothermal and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).

Faculty and research

Our Faculty are internationally renowned and at the forefront of their field. From Saudi Arabia and around the world they focus on fundamental knowledge in science and engineering while creating opportunities for ideas and innovation to flourish. Our people, and the ideas they generate, are sustained through a funding model designed for long-term research reflecting our belief in the intellectual potential of curiosity and exploration.

Courses include:

  • Statistical Physics
  • Electronic Properties of Materials
  • Advanced Quantum Mechanics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electromagnetic Theory
  • Thermodynamics of Materials

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Aug 2026