The position is available at the Department of Chemical Engineering starting October 2025 for applicants who have demonstrated an ability to conduct innovative and productive work during their Post-doc.

Senior academic staff position The Ben-Gurion Research Institute for the Study of Israel and Zionism (BGRI) at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sde Boker campus, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Israel Studies. The position is open to scholars in all fields related to the study of Israel and Zionism. The appointment will begin in autumn 2025. BGRI promotes interdisciplinary research and teaching in all fields in the Humanities and Social Sciences in which the focus is the study of Israel and Zionism. Successful candidates will hold a doctoral degree and will ideally have completed post-doctoral training. They should be able to demonstrate independent and original research capabilities of the highest order; teaching experience, preferably in both Hebrew and English; and an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at the BGRI and in the university community broadly. Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae; a cover letter describing the candidate’s areas of research, future research plans and ways of integrating into the Institute’s activity; a writing sample; a teaching statement; and the names and contact details of four references. BGRI attributes much importance to the candidate’s willingness to relocate to the Sde Boker campus or its vicinity. * Application Open Until: March 31, 2025

The Department of Economics at Ben-Gurion University invites applications for tenure-track junior and senior faculty positions in all fields of economics. We are looking for candidates with a strong research potential. Senior candidates should have an established publication record as well. Knowledge of Hebrew is not required, yet successful candidates are expected to learn the language within two years of appointment. Dead-line: March 31, 2025

The Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Community Health Sciences offers several graduate programs of public health, epidemiology, gerontology and biostatistics (M.P.H., M.Sc., M.A. and Ph.D.). The academic activities led by the department’s faculty members encompass a broad range of epidemiological research fields, i.e., nutritional, genetic, environmental, perinatal, social and pharmaceutical epidemiology; aging; public mental health; health promotion and data sciences. The faculty members produce impactful work that has been published in high-ranking journals. The department's research has been influential in informing health policy both on national and international levels. The department’s research activities include processing large data sets using state of the art statistical analysis methods and the development of AI - based novel tools addressing the concurrent challenging data processing needs. The successful candidate is expected to lead an independent and collaborative research program, attract and supervise master's/Ph.D. students, apply for research funding through competitive grants, publish in high ranked, international peer review journals, and teach both basic and advanced biostatistics and epidemiology and specific field courses.

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.

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: May 31, 2025

The Department of Psychology at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, announces an open call for a tenure-track appointment (open rank; per qualifications and experience) in Developmental Psychology. The appointment is subject to budgetary and professional approvals. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is 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 22 faculty members specializing in developmental, brain and cognition, clinical, and social psychology. Interdisciplinary collaboration with other faculty members is both common and encouraged.

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.

Tenure-track position in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation

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.

The Department of Clinical Biochemistry & Pharmacology at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, is seeking candidates for a full-time tenure-track faculty position. Successful candidates will be expected to provide leadership in education and research, preferably in the disciplines of biochemistry or pharmacology, and to establish an active and independent research group. Candidates should demonstrate outstanding PhD and postdoctoral training with excellent peer-reviewed publication record, as well as evidence of competitive funding potential, and high-quality teaching skills in Hebrew and English. The department and faculty offer a vibrant, highly collaborative, and constantly growing intellectual environment that span the entire spectrum from basic to clinical biomedical research. It includes tight associations with clinicians at the Soroka University Medical Center, generous start-up package, modern laboratory space, and state-of-the-art core facilities. Application open until: August 31, 2025, or before if a successful candidate is located.

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.

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.

As part of the national effort to enhance the development of the sea-tech sector/ecosystem in the Eilat-Eilot region, Southern Israel, Ben Gurion University of the Negev is expanding its Marine Biology and Biotechnology Program. The aim is to establish an academic community of researchers at the Eilat Campus in all sea-tech fields with an emphasis on food from the sea that will support a Bachelor’s degree curriculum and a vibrant community of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev invites applications for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions in Marine Sciences beginning October 1, 2025. The selected candidates will become faculty members in an Academic Department that best fits their field of research. An ad-hoc committee will evaluate the candidate’s suitability for the proposed positions based on her/his expertise and the needs of the program at the Eilat Campus and the relevant department.