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World-Class Research...
Real-world impact

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).

13,200+ Research Publications
350+ Issued patents
850+ Pending patents applications
800+ Invention Disclosures
57% of publications in top 10% journals globally

Top research areas: AI, robotics, sustainability, energy, biomedicine, aerospace

Clear career progression & development tracks

Global collaborations with renowned corporate, academic entities and government agencies

Global Recognition & Academic Excellence

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

Accredited by
69 Faculty featured in Stanford's Top 2% Scientists list
15 Faculty in ScholarGPS’ Top 0.05% Worldwide in ‘Highly Ranked Scholars’ list
29 Faculty ranked among ScholarGPS’ ‘Top 0.5% Scholars’ list
Work–Life Balance

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.

 
Benefits

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.

Faculty Career Growth and DEI

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.

  • Interdisciplinary and collaborative environment
  • Academic freedom
  • Faculty mobility programs, Employee mentorship
  • Access to internal research funding & interdisciplinary projects
  • Clear career progression & development tracks
Career
Development
  • Clear promotion pathways with transparent criteria
  • Structured mentorship for early-career faculty
  • Professional development through workshops, training, and teaching innovation programs
  • Annual performance reviews to support growth and advancement
  • Research leave opportunities at leading global institutions
Research
Opportunities
  • State-of-the-art labs and research centers
  • Competitive internal funding and strong support for securing external grants
  • Dedicated department for patents, licensing, and startup creation
  • Collaboration with industry and government partners across the UAE and globally
  • Opportunities to lead teams of graduate students and research scientists
Diversity and Inclusiveness

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.

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Nearly 400 faculty from 57 countries

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A total of 497 staff members from 37 countries

81.1

Scored 81.1 Points for International Research Network in QS 2026 Rankings

An environment in which diversity is acknowledged and recognized, DEI initiatives