As a research scientist and a faculty with us, you will be focusing on long-term strategic priorities addressing regional and global challenges in a systematic and targeted manner through engagement with world-class partners and facilities. You will be supported in your commercialization efforts through the Khalifa University Enterprises Company (KUEC).
Top research areas: AI, robotics, sustainability, energy, biomedicine, aerospace
Clear career progression & development tracks
Global collaborations with renowned corporate, academic entities and government agencies
Khalifa University’s academic programs are accredited by international academic bodies. These programs are taught by world-class faculty who are ranked by leading list of top scientists in the world. New faculty will experience an environment welcoming and accommodating appropriate
Khalifa University creates an environment that promotes achievement and enjoyment in both an employee’s professional and personal life. The University supports employees through clearly defined leave policies that encourage them to balance work and family.
Khalifa University offers a number of benefits, in addition to normal compensation. These benefits include allowances for accommodation, mobilization and temporary accommodation on initial employment, education assistance, health insurance and medical care, disability compensation, housing loans, provision for education for employees’ children, statutory pension scheme, end-of-service benefit, and repatriation air tickets.
We offer a professional academic environment where education, research and innovation flourish, with ample room for individual development. Faculty are eligible to obtain internal and external grants for their research projects, while staff members are offered avenues for professional development and training.
Khalifa University welcomes international participation, both from faculty to further academic and research endeavor, and from staff members who play a major role in supporting and facilitating the institution’s operations and brand reputation.
Nearly 400 faculty from 57 countries
A total of 497 staff members from 37 countries
Scored 81.1 Points for International Research Network in QS 2026 Rankings