The Department of Middle East Studies at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev invites outstanding applications for a full-time, tenure-track position to commence in the 2026-2027 academic year (pending final approval by the university authorities). Areas of expertise include all fields related to the history and culture of the Middle East and /or Islamicate world in the 7th - 15th centuries.

The Department of Philosophy at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev invites outstanding candidates to apply for a full-time, tenure-track position in philosophy, to commence on October 1, 2026. The position is open to candidates in all ranks. AOS/AOC is open; the department will seek excellent candidates who can expand its research and teaching coverage. Candidates will normally be expected to have earned a PhD degree in Philosophy before submission of application and should exhibit a record of excellence in research, commensurate with their level of experience. Duties include: (1) Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels (candidates will be expected to teach in Hebrew upon beginning of work, or shortly thereafter). (2) Supervision of research students pursuing M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. (3) Pursuing innovative excellent research, competing for competitive research grants, and publishing research products in leading international scholarly journals. (4) Fulfilling active roles in the life of the department and the university.

The Ben-Gurion National Solar Energy Center is currently expanding. We are seeking talented researchers to join our team as faculty members in the field of solar and renewable energy. The Solar Energy Center at BGU is committed to addressing the challenges of solar energy in its broadest sense, including (but not limited to) harvesting solar energy in different ways, efficient storage of harvested energy, integrating solar energy technologies with other energy sources, and optimizing solar electricity production despite its intermittent nature. The Ben-Gurion National Solar Energy center is part of the SIDEER, in the Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research. Interdisciplinary research and collaborations between the institutes and fields of research are highly encouraged and integral to our mission, and this presents an exceptionally stimulating environment for innovative multidisciplinary endeavors. Our faculty members advise students and teach courses in our M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in Environmental Physics and Solar Energy, as well as undergraduate courses in relevant degree programs at BGU. We are pleased to announce that several positions are currently open. Join our innovative and dynamic research community in our mission to advance the field of solar and renewable energy and make a difference in the world.

Applications are open in the field of Environmental Sciences, including Ecology, Climate Change, Atmospheric Sciences, Hydrology, Earth System Sciences and Soil Sciences.

The Department of Nursing invites applications for a tenure-track position (Lecturer, Senior lecturer). The candidate is expected to establish and maintain externally funded research in the Department of Nursing at Ben-Gurion University, and achieve international recognition via her\his research and publications. In addition, responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Nursing, advising MN., and Ph.D students. Excellence in research and teaching are both expected. The candidate will be asked to teach courses based on the departmental needs, which include, but are not limited to: research methods, health assessment and caring, aspects of patient's compliance, health informatics, health promotion, nursing management. The candidate should constantly update their knowledge and expertise and transmit this knowledge to the students. General duties include the involvement in the department and university community, and participating in Faculty committees. * Application Open Until 10.01.2026

A tenure-track faculty position in the following areas: • Robotics and Intelligent Systems • Information Systems • Data Science • Machine Learning • Applied Statistics • Production Systems • Human Factors Engineering Recruits will be expected to conduct research and publish research outcomes in top journals and conferences, acquire grants to support high-quality scholarly research, excel in developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, successfully supervise graduate students, and serve on academic committees.

Principle Investigator with expertise in Microbiology and Human Virology The Investigator will have a PhD and post-doctorate experience with a strong research record. We are seeking an independent investigator who will run a lab in microbiology and virology. This includes but is not limited to host-pathogen interactions and molecular human virology. Additional qualifications also include a commitment to high-quality teaching and mentorship, an ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds, and the potential to secure external research funding. * Application Open Until: March 31, 2026.

The Department of Mathematics at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel is inviting applications for tenure track positions at all levels, starting on October 2026. Candidates in all areas of mathematics will be considered. Strong candidates in applied math including the areas of mathematical statistics and data science are encouraged to apply. Members of minority groups as well as women are encouraged to apply. Applications are reviewed on a continuing basis. Late applications may be considered until the positions are filled.

Join Our Department – Tenure-Track Position, Mechanical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University If you want to build a long-term academic career in a supportive and ambitious environment, we invite you to apply. What We Offer  Competitive start-up package  Modern labs and advanced facilities  Mentoring from senior faculty  Active collaborations in Israel and abroad  Motivated MSc, PhD, and Post-Doc students Friendly and cooperative atmosphere Our Research Areas We work across multiple domains, including fluid and solid mechanics, shock-wave physics, advanced manufacturing, robotics, control, dynamics, energy, aerodynamics, and thermal sciences. Experts in these areas, as well as other related fields of mechanical engineering, are welcome to submit their applications

The Computer and Information Science Faculty (CIS@BGU) is seeking candidates for tenure-track faculty positions starting in October 2026 or possibly even earlier. The Computer and Information Science Faculty is a new faculty established by Ben-Gurion University in summer 2025. The faculty is built from two former departments: Computer Science (CS) and Software and Information Systems Engineering (SISE). The two departments merged into the new faculty to further promote the excellence of research in CIS related areas. The faculty has a unique and novel structure and is divided into two segments: research and teaching. Our research segment includes five research institutes: (1) Institute for the Theory of Computing (2) Institute for Interdisciplinary Computational Science (3) Institute for the Foundations of AI (4) Institute for Applied AI Research (5) Institute of Software, Systems and Security (S³). Each researcher chooses to be affiliated with an institute that best matches his/her scientific theme but can change that choice dynamically. In the teaching segment we offer four different degrees including Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems Engineering and Data Science. See https://www.bgu.ac.il/u/faculties/computer-and-information-science/ for more information on our exciting faculty and on the different research institutes.

The Department of Psychology at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, announces an open call for tenure-track appointments (open rank; per qualifications and experience) in developmental psychology, social psychology, and cognitive psychology/cognitive neuroscience. The appointments are subject to budgetary and professional approvals. Applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. The starting date is negotiable. With approximately 20,000 students, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev provides significant resources and a strong foundation to support all faculty members’ research programs. The Psychology Department is committed to excellence in research and teaching. The department includes 23 faculty members specializing in developmental, brain and cognition, clinical, and social psychology, and has strong ties with the School of Brain Sciences and Cognition at BGU. Interdisciplinary collaboration with other faculty members is both common and encouraged. Responsibilities of faculty members include maintaining an active and successful program of research, supervising graduate students (M.A. and Ph.D.) in their research projects, and teaching both undergraduate and graduate classes.

The School of Brain Sciences and Cognition and the Dept. of Physiology and Cell Biology at Ben Gurion have a vigorous and fast-growing program in neuroscience. The School of Brain Sciences and Cognition constitutes more than 80 researchers in all fields of brain and cognitive sciences from more than 15 academic departments and is home to both undergraduate and graduate degrees encapsulating a student body of several hundreds. The Faculty in the Dept. of Physiology and Cell Biology lead research in diverse disciplines of neuroscience including systems, stem cell metabolic, and neurodegenerative aspects of neurobiology. We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a tenure-track position, to expand our community of researchers and interdisciplinary scholars. For the position published here, we look for a candidate interested in any aspect of systems neuroscience. This includes but is not limited to, mammalian or non-mammalian sensory processing, memory and learning, motor control, emotional processing, social behavior, pain, sleep and circadian rhythms, neuroplasticity, and any other system neuroscience-related research.

The management department at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the areas of innovation and entrepreneurship. The position is open for all academic ranks (lecturer, senior lecturer, associate professor, and full professor). The management department is part of Guilford Glazer Faculty of Business and Management (GGFBM) and is committed to high-quality research as well as to educating tomorrow's managers and leaders. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is among the leading research universities in Israel and the fastest growing. Faculty members are extremely active and productive in research, publishing in leading journals. GGFBM is well known for its young and dynamic faculty members, highly supportive environment, and friendly atmosphere. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Job responsibilities include research, teaching, and service to the University and the profession. Teaching at Ben-Gurion University is primarily in Hebrew. However, selected courses may be taught in English, and for promising non-Hebrew-speaking candidates, teaching in English for the first two years is conceivable. All candidates should submit a letter of application, detailed curriculum vitae and sample manuscripts.

Tenure-track faculty position in agrobiology. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, plant physiology, plant molecular and developmental biology, molecular systems biology, plant nutrition and soil fertility, and soil and rhizosphere biology and microbiology. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program with a specific focus on environments that are challenging for agriculture (e.g., arid and semi-arid regions); supervise graduate students; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; demonstrate scientific leadership; secure competitive research grants; and contribute to departmental and faculty activities and initiatives that promote excellence.

The Statistics and Data Analysis Program of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev invites applications for tenure-track positions in Statistics and Machine Learning, beginning the 2026-27 academic year.

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev invites applications from outstanding individuals for full-time tenure-track faculty positions in all ranks. Exceptional candidates in the broad area of ECE will be considered. Areas of special interest include: * Control and robotics * Computer engineering * VLSI and integrated photonics * Digital and analog circuits * Quantum technologies Excellent candidates in other areas of ECE will also be considered

The ZIWR invites applications for a tenure-track position in the realm of aquatic microbiology as well as aspects related to water quality. Specifically, eligible candidates will be environmental microbiologists or biogeochemists who studied microorganisms and/or viruses within aquatic environments as well as their impact on water chemistry. Candidates should have utilized state-of-the-art methodologies and published their findings in reputable journals. Relevant areas of expertise include experimental, modeling, and innovative sensing techniques for studying microbial systems and assessing water quality. Applicants are expected to study topics such as the presence, distribution, behavior, and impact of microorganisms in water bodies, assessing their interactions with other organisms and the surrounding environment, and their potential effects on water quality, public health, and ecosystems.

Tenure-track faculty position in theoretical and experimental areas of materials science and engineering. In addition to research the position includes teaching courses in core and advanced subjects of materials science and engineering. * Application Open - Until position is filled

A tenure-track position in the field of ecology/evolutionary biology/conservation biology. The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program, carry out and publish independent cutting-edge scientific research, advise graduate students, and contribute to the graduate and undergraduate curricula in ecology and conservation.

The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Department of Environmental, Geoinformatics and Urban Planning Sciences, seeks candidates for a full-time tenure-track faculty positions starting October 2025. We are seeking an outstanding social science researcher who specializes in urban studies (including economic, social and political aspects of planning and design in the built environment). Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in geospatial information technologies and / or urban planning. The department is part of the BGU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Its research and teaching activities are concentrated in the three main fields of Environmental Science, Geoinformatics and Urban Studies. The department also conducts a graduate program in Urban, Regional and Environmental Planning. It has a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching, both in its undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MA/PhD) degree programs. The selected candidate will play a vital role in both the undergraduate program in urban studies and the graduate program in urban and regional planning. She/he will be supported in establishing a dedicated laboratory and leading an independent research group. Candidates are required to have completed a doctoral degree in geography, urban and regional planning, or the related social sciences, as well as post-doctoral training in a relevant field of research. Priority will be given to candidates demonstrating a high potential for academic research, as reflected in a strong publication record. The position includes full-time teaching, supervision of graduate students, and the development of an independent research program based on competitive grants. The language of instruction is Hebrew.

This is an open call for established researchers from any leading research university in any academic discipline (with relevance to research and teaching at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev) who might be interested in joining our vibrant university community. The call is directed to researchers with a proven track record including: a) publications in which they are PI (along with their students where relevant) in the most highly reputed venues in their disciplines; b) grants from leading national and international funding organizations; c) have a proven track record in supervising graduate students and post-docs who have gone on to become PIs in research intensive universities; d) proven experience in teaching, both undergraduate and graduate with positive student satisfaction reports. The applicants are required to have a research agenda for the coming years which includes high risk – high gain and impactful research, which will attract graduate students, and be of interest for funding organizations, both national and international. The applicants will be expected to take an active role in the academic life of their Departments and Faculty, to sit on relevant committees and be involved in academic leadership. The appointments are expected to be at the rank of Professor with tenure from 1 October 2025, and the application and hiring process will be carried out confidentially if required. Applicants are encouraged to reach out, informally, to relevant departments or schools in the university to explore their options.