7 Research Leadership jobs in Saudi Arabia

Overview

Job Purpose: responsible for driving agricultural research, developing innovative farming practices, improving crop performance, and introducing sustainable, cost-effective solutions. This role ensures that research initiatives align with company objectives, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and lead R&D projects focused on improving crop yields, soil health, pest management, and farm productivity.
• Explore and implement new agricultural technologies (e.g., precision farming, irrigation systems, seed varieties).
• Design and execute field trials, pilot programs, and experimental studies.

• Plan, manage, and oversee multiple R&D projects from conception to completion.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Analyze research data, draw conclusions, and prepare comprehensive reports.

• Work closely with farm managers, agronomists, procurement, and sustainability teams.
• Liaise with universities, research institutions, and technology providers for knowledge exchange and partnerships.
• Provide technical guidance to farm teams and other internal stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance to all relevant safety and environmental management procedures and controls across all the QA department to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/services and a responsible environmental attitude
• Maintaining the financial health of the organization.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in agriculture science, Agronomy, Plant Science, Soil Science, or related fields.

• 5+ years of experience in potato fields.
• Fully familiar with HACCP and GAP.

• Able to communicate with all levels of management and peers within the organization.
• Providing leadership
• Building and maintaining relationships.
• The ability to prioritize work and tasks under pressure.
• Ability to handle conflict effectively.
• Ability to build, implement and direct quality assurance principles and maintain the quality of delivery.

• Sets the strategic vision for the DAH Scientific Research Center.
• Leads and promotes research by overseeing the production of high quality, peer-reviewed publications by the University community.
• Ensures adherence to professional standards and ethics in prospective research.
• Liaises with the national and international research community for strategic network building and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ensures that the DAH Scientific Research Center develops an international reputation for research.
• Facilitates acquisition of sufficient research funding from various sources.
• Provides support – logistical and financial – to faculty research projects and coordinates joint research projects amongst DAH faculty, and between DAH faculty and outside researchers.
• Holds training, seminars on research methodology and publishing opportunities.
• Links faculty with research publishing outlets.
• Develops and oversees budgets, policies and procedures for the DAH Scientific Research Center.
• Monitors the progress and outcomes of all projects as well as the Scientific Research Center as a whole.
• Observes the internal and external environment to detect research needs and areas of focus for research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Risk and Crisis Management Duties:
• Guides the implementation of risk management across DAH
• Communicates key risk issues to the Departmental and Divisional Quality Assurance Committees, Planning Committee (Risk Management Sub-Committee) and the Risk and Crisis Management Unit, as needed.
• Reports on progress of risks to the Departmental and Divisional Quality Assurance Committees, Planning Committee (Risk Management Sub-Committee) and the Risk and Crisis Management Unit, as needed.
• Fosters a positive, risk-aware culture across DAH.
• Ensures new and emerging risks are identified, treated, monitored, reported, escalated and closed in line with DAH procedures
• Ensures that risk control activities in their area of responsibility are implemented
• Ensures their department members are aware of expectations in relation to risk management, by providing training.

Graduate Studies, Research and BusinessDivision

Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field

• Ph.D. or equivalent.
• Strong record of published research.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a higher education management/leadership role.
• A minimum of three years administrative experience in research project management.
• Ability to develop national and international collaborations.
• Ability to create a strategic vision.
• Experience in team-leadership in research.
• Experience in supervising graduate students.
• Excellent command of both English and Arabic Language (spoken and written).
• Ability to foster a collaborative, customer-oriented working environment.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, attend to multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.

• Sets the strategic vision for the DAH Scientific Research Center.
• Leads and promotes research by overseeing the production of high quality, peer-reviewed publications by the University community.
• Ensures adherence to professional standards and ethics in prospective research.
• Liaises with the national and international research community for strategic network building and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ensures that the DAH Scientific Research Center develops an international reputation for research.
• Facilitates acquisition of sufficient research funding from various sources.
• Provides support - logistical and financial - to faculty research projects and coordinates joint research projects amongst DAH faculty, and between DAH faculty and outside researchers.
• Holds training, seminars on research methodology and publishing opportunities.
• Links faculty with research publishing outlets.
• Develops and oversees budgets, policies and procedures for the DAH Scientific Research Center.
• Monitors the progress and outcomes of all projects as well as the Scientific Research Center as a whole.
• Observes the internal and external environment to detect research needs and areas of focus for research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Risk and Crisis Management Duties:
• Guides the implementation of risk management across DAH
• Communicates key risk issues to the Departmental and Divisional Quality Assurance Committees, Planning Committee (Risk Management Sub-Committee) and the Risk and Crisis Management Unit, as needed.
• Reports on progress of risks to the Departmental and Divisional Quality Assurance Committees, Planning Committee (Risk Management Sub-Committee) and the Risk and Crisis Management Unit, as needed.
• Fosters a positive, risk-aware culture across DAH.
• Ensures new and emerging risks are identified, treated, monitored, reported, escalated and closed in line with DAH procedures
• Ensures that risk control activities in their area of responsibility are implemented
• Ensures their department members are aware of expectations in relation to risk management, by providing training.

Graduate Studies, Research and BusinessDivision

Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field

• Ph.D. or equivalent.
• Strong record of published research.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a higher education management/leadership role.
• A minimum of three years administrative experience in research project management.
• Ability to develop national and international collaborations.
• Ability to create a strategic vision.
• Experience in team-leadership in research.
• Experience in supervising graduate students.
• Excellent command of both English and Arabic Language (spoken and written).
• Ability to foster a collaborative, customer-oriented working environment.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, attend to multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.

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1. Applications are invited for researcher positions at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

2. Applicants must be fluent in English as it is the medium of instruction in the University.

Job Reference Number

Job Reference Number F074

Job Title

Job Title Research Scientist - Center of Excellence in Development of Non-Profit Organizations

Location

Type

Type Full Time

Job Description

The Center of Excellence in Development of Non-Profit Organizations at KFUPM is seeking qualified researchers to fill Research Scientist positions. The potential candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree.

Job Responsibility

• Perform research.
• Analysis.
• Publish findings in reputable peer reviewed journals.
• Write research proposals.
• Could include training/teaching.

Qualifications

• Has experience in a research center similar to the Center of Excellence in Development of Non-Profit Organizations.

1. Applications are invited for researcher positions at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

2. Applicants must be fluent in English as it is the medium of instruction in the University.

Contact Information

Director of Talent Acquisition
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
KFUPM Box 5005, Dhahran 31261
Saudi Arabia
Email:
Telephone:
Fax:

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the Highest Education Level you have earned?
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • PhD or above
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• All Official Transcripts (BS, MS, Ph.D.) combined in one file
• All Degrees and Certifications (BS, MS, Ph.D.) combined in one file
• Abstract of the Dissertation
• Scanned copy of Passport
• Applicant Photo
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement
• List of Publications
• Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
• Other Document
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Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.

If you would like tobookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. To email this position to a friend, click on the Email to a Friend link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.

1. Applications are invited for researcher positions at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

2. Applicants must be fluent in English as it is the medium of instruction in the University.

Job Reference Number

Job Reference Number F074

Job Title

Job Title Research Scientist - Center of Excellence in Development of Non-Profit Organizations

Location

Type

Type Full Time

Job Description

The Center of Excellence in Development of Non-Profit Organizations at KFUPM is seeking qualified researchers to fill Research Scientist positions. The potential candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree.

Job Responsibility

• Perform research.
• Analysis.
• Publish findings in reputable peer reviewed journals.
• Write research proposals.
• Could include training/teaching.

Qualifications

• Has experience in a research center similar to the Center of Excellence in Development of Non-Profit Organizations.

1. Applications are invited for researcher positions at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

2. Applicants must be fluent in English as it is the medium of instruction in the University.

Contact Information

Director of Talent Acquisition
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
KFUPM Box 5005, Dhahran 31261
Saudi Arabia
Email:
Telephone: -3257
Fax: -2442

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ).

• What is the Highest Education Level you have earned?
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • PhD or above
• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• All Official Transcripts (BS, MS, Ph.D.) combined in one file
• All Degrees and Certifications (BS, MS, Ph.D.) combined in one file
• Abstract of the Dissertation
• Scanned copy of Passport
• Applicant Photo
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement
• List of Publications
• Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
• Other Document

A leading global market research company is seeking an Account Director with a strong background in qualitative research to lead their Riyadh office in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be fully responsible for achieving profitability and revenue targets across a diverse client portfolio. They will provide strategic marketing insights based on market research data, ensuring high-quality deliverables within deadlines.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Driving growth and profitability within designated sectors, contributing to the annual business plan.
2. Developing solutions to overcome barriers to profitability and growth.
3. Achieving annual gross margin and profit targets.
4. Pricing strategies to ensure success and profitability.
5. Managing revenue of 3-4 million AED.
6. Generating RFPs and maintaining the integrity of proposals and pitches.
7. Designing projects within budget while maximizing client spend.
8. Collaborating with teams and suppliers to improve processes for client benefit.
9. Negotiating with clients on project scope changes.
10. Ensuring client deliverables meet expectations and exemplify excellence.
11. Demonstrating thought leadership in the market research field.
12. Identifying and developing new clients, while nurturing existing relationships through research excellence.
13. Understanding client business and market dynamics thoroughly.
14. Motivating the team through clear communication and leadership.
15. Leading account strategy development and team communication.
16. Setting objectives and development plans for direct reports aligned with company strategy.

Language requirements:

• Arabic - Fluent/Excellent
• English - Fluent/Excellent

Additional requirements:

• Own a car and have a driving license.

• Educational background in a related field (BA/MA/BCom).
• Minimum of 6 years relevant experience in market research and analysis.
• Managerial experience.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Ability to advise on research methodologies and products.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Understanding of marketing processes and project management.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

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