Postdoctoral Fellow in Sustainable Technologies for

2 weeks ago

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia KAUST Full time

Postdoctoral Fellow in Sustainable Technologies for Arid Lands Agriculture- 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: Bio-inspired technologies for precision agriculture in hot and dry regions**

Broadly, we are developing bio-inspired sustainable approaches for achieving food-water security. For instance, growing more food with less water in arid regions, reducing humanity’s carbon footprint, and reducing post-harvest losses. Specific areas of focus are:

- Soil-amendment materials: biochars, moisture absorbing polymers, and mulches.
- Precision agriculture: irrigation technologies for the MENA region and soil-moisture monitoring.
- Greenhouses and field-scale experiments to quantify the effects of these technologies on plant health.
- Low-cost grain storage technologies to reduce post-harvest losses.
- Scale-up of our technologies

**_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._
- In addition to an unparalleled research infrastructure, KAUST also offers terrific opportunities to pursue innovation and economic development via startups. For further information about KAUST, postdoctoral life/benefits, Prof. Mishra’s lab, 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._
**_Join us for an adventure_**

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

- curiosity-driven, dedicated, and
- meticulous at planning experiments.

The position is ideal for a self-motivated creative researcher who wants to address challenges threatening global food—water security, the mega-challenge of our time.

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

**Application Process**:

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