Postdoctoral Fellow in Surface Science: Adhesion

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia KAUST Full time

Postdoctoral Fellow in Surface Science: Adhesion and Wetting- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology: Postdoc Positions: Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division (postdoc)**Location**:

- Thuwal, Saudi Arabia**Open Date**:

- Sep 30, 2021**Description**:
**Project**:Surfaces with liquid and dust repellency**

**Description**: Creating surfaces that repel dust could dramatically improve the energy efficiency of solar cells and reduce cleaning costs for buildings. With our group’s expertise in biomimetics, micro and nano textured surfaces, liquid repellency, and interfacial electrification, we are investigating this problem.

**Physicists, electrical engineers, mechanical/materials/chemical/aeronautics engineers are encouraged to apply.**

**Sample publications**:_Advanced Materials Interfaces_, 2020, DOI:10.1002/admi.202001268; _Nature Communications,_ 2018, 9, Article Number: 3606; _Scientific Reports_, 2020, 10, Article number: 7934; _Science Advances, _2020, Vol. 6, No. 13, eaax6192; _Nature Communications_, 2020, 11, 5285

**_About KAUST:_**
- KAUST is an international graduate-level, merit-based research university dedicated to advancing scientific and technological education and research, acting as a catalyst for innovation, economic development and social prosperity in the region and the world. Our research strives to enhance the welfare of society with a special focus on four areas of global significance - food, water, energy and the environment. Based near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, KAUST has attracted top-notch faculty and staff from all over the world, with more than 80 nations represented on campus._
- KAUST offers excellent academic and social atmosphere. Postdocs and PhD scholars enjoy highly competitive salaries and benefits, along with a truly global exposure through colleagues from over 100 nationalities. _**_Join us for an adventure_**
- For further information about KAUST, postdoctoral life/benefits, social life, etc., please visit:_
- At KAUST, we attract people from all around the world who want to create impact beyond their own achievements. Irrespective of their national origins, the people of KAUST are “people of the world” who uphold our values of achievement, passion, inspiration, citizenship, diversity, integrity, and openness. Located on the beautiful Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia, KAUST sets exceptional standards in residences, recreational facilities and boasts a truly multicultural community environment which can be enjoyed by all, along with ample opportunities and time to keep work and life in harmony. Expats are very well looked after, with packages including tax-free salary, relocation, accommodation and various additional incentives._

**Qualifications**:
**Expectations**:

- Experience in micro
- and nano-fabrication techniques, such as photolithography, dry etching, e-beam lithography, two-photon polymerization, III-D printing, SLIPS fabrication, etc.
- Basic knowledge of capillarity, fluid dynamics, and heat & mass transfer. Knowledge of CFD and/or FEM software is a plus
- We expect the individual to be curiosity-driven, dedicated, and a critical thinker.

**Application Instructions**:
Please provide a cover letter, CV and names and contact details of three referees.

**Application Process**:



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