engineeringdude
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« on: January 06, 2009, 12:51:59 PM » |
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Is anybody applying to KAUST. Any idea about how much salary one can expect as an entry level professor? Right now they are promising the moon with a seven star campus, no funding/cultural restrictions. I wonder if that will turn out to be a bait and switch tactic.
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newfaculty
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« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2009, 07:51:54 PM » |
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Hi there,
I just accepted an assistant professor position with them. The overall take home pay is around 9k per month, while they will give a Fully furnished 3 bedroom housing plus lots of benefits. The main attraction for me was the freedom to do research without begging for grants. Let us hope everything works out well.
Fingers Crossed.
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engineeringdude
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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2009, 09:00:47 PM » |
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Wow 256 views and this is the first reply. Guess not many people applying there.
Do the salaries vary by department? 100k does not seem that high, for engineering departments.
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systeme_d
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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2009, 09:01:56 PM » |
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I clicked on the thread to find out what KAUST means.
I bet I'm not alone.
I hope you find the information you're looking for.
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« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2009, 07:22:08 AM » |
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Pls let me know which faculty were you appointed into. How many years of post doctoral teaching experience is required. Pls advise.
Suresh
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« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2009, 07:26:08 AM » |
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Korean-American University of South Texas?
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newfaculty
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« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2009, 03:24:15 PM » |
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Korean-American University of South Texas?
http://www.kaust.edu.sa/Wow 256 views and this is the first reply. Guess not many people applying there.
Do the salaries vary by department? 100k does not seem that high, for engineering departments.
I guess you can negotiate your salary, I did not. Pls let me know which faculty were you appointed into. How many years of post doctoral teaching experience is required. Pls advise.
Suresh
I had 1 year of postdoc experience, and was appointed in to electrical engineering as an assistant prof. |
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sciencephd
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« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2009, 03:27:12 PM » |
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From the web page I get the impression that they only hire engineers ?
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« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2009, 03:43:49 PM » |
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They seem to emphasize selected areas in the sciences and engineering. But not engineering exclusively.
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lilikoi
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« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2009, 11:45:13 PM » |
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Hello - this message is to "NewFaculty"
First of all, congratulations on your new Assistant Professor position. I agree with you about the research point.
Would you provide a little information? I recently had a prelim interview with KAUST and would like to know more about their interviewing process. How long they take, etc.
I am in a very different field than engineering. Is it normal in your field to only do a one year postdoc before you get an Assist Prof position? I ask because one year in my field wouldn't get one a nice AP position.
Have you been there yet or are you going to visit before you move?
Any other information would be appreciated. Thank you.
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sciencephd
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« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2009, 11:49:00 PM » |
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I'm also curious about the funding mechanisms.
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I just hate it that I constantly have to like everyone and everything. -- moonstone
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« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2009, 11:50:11 PM » |
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Korean-American University of South Texas?
What would you like to know about it? I'm ready to tell all! |
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« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2009, 11:55:15 PM » |
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I'm also curious about the funding mechanisms.
Saith the king: "The University shall have all the resources that it needs to pursue these goals. A perpetual waqf (endowment) is being established and shall be managed for its benefit by an independent Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall embody wise and responsible governance in support of the spirit of creativity that the University represents." The website lists the current Trustees, including (among the Americans) the president of Princeton. I'm not clear, though, on whether this governing board is the same board that will be in charge of the finances. They don't seem to be hiring semiotically aware farm machinery, so it's a moot point to me. Intriguing website, though. |
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You don't was to go too far and come across as Sparky the Wonder Poodle. Mimetically mocking the process was not as fun as I thought it'd be. |
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« Reply #13 on: February 04, 2009, 01:33:24 AM » |
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Would you provide a little information? I recently had a prelim interview with KAUST and would like to know more about their interviewing process. How long they take, etc.
I did not have any prelim interview, they flew me to their Academic alliance partners. Where I had a day of interviews and an hour presentation on my research. I am in a very different field than engineering. Is it normal in your field to only do a one year postdoc before you get an Assist Prof position? I ask because one year in my field wouldn't get one a nice AP position.
Yes it is quite common to get a faculty position straight out of PhD. |
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« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2009, 03:33:49 AM » |
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That was a rather straight forward recruitment process. Anyway congratulations on your appointment. When are you suppose to report for work. What is the area of your specialization? Who actually interview you and are they particularly looking for candidates from the US or with US experience? What about from the Asian countries. Please advise.
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