King Fahd University Of Petroleum & Minerals

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Ministry of Education
King Fahd University Of Petroleum & Minerals
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

The Center of Research Excellence for Islamic Banking & Finance invites applications for Researcher positions (of all ranks) in the areas of Finance and Economics.

Job Description:
The applicant is expected to engage in high quality of research work, to be effective researcher in team-based projects and effective lecturer and presenter. The applicant is expected to have an interest to pursue research in theory and application Islamic Finance and Economics.

Job Qualification:
• Applicant must have a Ph.D. degree (or near completion) in the relevant field from an internationally recognized university with a strong academic background.
• Successful applicant should be able to demonstrate potential in designing and engaging in research projects and have the ability to produce and publish high quality research. Selection will be based on potential for publications in reputable journals.
• For the associate and full professor ranks, a proven record of publications in reputable journals is further required.
• Applicant with solid knowledge in running quantitative and econometric analysis are highly favored

Relevant Fields:
Applicants with solid knowledge in finance or economics are all welcomed. However, extra weight shall be given to those who have experience in the following areas:

• Financial institutions
• Contract theory and security design
• Fixed income securities
• Banking and financial institutions
• Monetary economics
• Risk management
• Law and economics

Salary/Benefits: Two-year renewable contract. Competitive salaries based on qualifications and experience. Free furnished air-conditioned on-campus housing unit with free essential utilities and maintenance. The appointment includes the following benefits according to the University’s policy: air ticket/s to Dammam on appointment; annual repatriation air ticket/s for up to four persons; assistance with local tuition fees for school-age dependent children; local transportation allowance; paid annual vacation of (45) days; end-of-service gratuity. The KFUPM campus has a range of facilities including a medical and dental clinic, an extensive library, computing, research and teaching laboratory facilities and a recreation center.

To Apply: Via KFUPM website (open: http://www.kfupm.edu.sa Hyperlink : JOBS ) attached cover letter , updated/detailed C.V./Resume, completed KFUPM application form with copies of credentials (academic degree/s & transcript/s) and three(3) signed reference/recommendation letters from your referees.

For additional information please visit our website: http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/fpa/

(Please quote ad Ref. no. CORE-IBF-161 in any correspondence.)