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KAUST invites applications for postdoctoral researchers in the Physical Science and Engineering Division, focusing on lithium-ion battery recycling. The role emphasizes material recovery from cathode materials using advanced filtration and extraction processes.You will develop separation technologies, optimize metal recovery at the system level, and...

KAUST in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, is seeking postdoctoral researchers in the Physical Science and Engineering Division for MXene‑based device development. You will bridge materials innovation with practical device engineering, leading synthesis, processing, and device testing while mentoring students.Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a related field, have strong...

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the Materials Science and Engineering division to develop an alloy suitable for downhole sealing in oil and gas. The role involves formulation, design, and preparation of alloys using bismuth or related materials for sealing properties in downhole...

KAUST in Saudi Arabia invites applications for a two-year Postdoc position in Earth Science and Engineering within the Mineral Exploration and Exploitation Group. The project focuses on developing workflows for mineralogical and geochemical characterization of ore materials using µXRF-mapping, SEM‑based automated mineralogy, and LA‑ICP‑MS, with...

KAUST is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Scientist in Polymer Rheology and Processing to join our KAUST research group. The role focuses on understanding structure–rheology–processability relationships, with emphasis on interfacial phenomena, multilayer architectures, and preserving delicate micro- and nanostructures during...

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology: Postdoc Positions: Physical Science and Engineering Division (postdoc): Material Science and Engineering (postdoc)LocationKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Open DateDeadlineDec 03, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern TimeDescriptionPostdoctoral Research Positions in Colloidal Quantum Dots for...

KAUST CREST is seeking postdoctoral researchers in the Physical Science and Engineering Division to develop hard carbon materials for energy storage. You will synthesize carbon from bio-based and non-bio-based precursors and optimize processes, with detailed characterizations using XRD, SEM, TEM, Raman, BET, and electrochemical testing.Collaboration across...

Alfaisal University's College of Engineering and Advanced Computing invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Riyadh. The role focuses on advancing translational biomedical technologies by integrating AI with biomedical systems to address real-world clinical challenges.Responsibilities include conducting high-impact research,...

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Volcanology, Igneous Petrology and Geochemistry group within the Earth Science and Engineering Division. The 2-year position focuses on Proterozoic VMS deposits of the Arabian Shield, combining fieldwork, geochemistry, geochronology and geologic...

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Mechanics of Composites for Energy and Mobility (MCEM) group within the Physical Science and Engineering Division. The appointment focuses on developing in-situ testing facilities to study interfaces in non-conventional configurations for...

KAUST's OmegaLab invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher focused on doped conjugated polymers and organic electronic materials. The role emphasizes connecting processing, microstructure, and electrical performance within a collaborative experimental setting.Applicants should hold a PhD in materials science, chemistry, physics, or a related field,...

KAUST invites applications for postdoctoral positions in the Physical Science and Engineering Division, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The group focuses on microporous polymers for electrochemical energy storage and conversion, with strong collaboration across organic chemistry, membrane engineering, and electrochemistry.Competitive salary, free...

KAUST invites applications for three postdoctoral positions in the Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering Division, located in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. The research focuses on reinforcement learning for materials discovery and direct air capture (DAC).Join a diverse international team, publish at top conferences, and contribute to climate...

KAUST invites applications for a one-year postdoc position in the Inorganic Membranes Research Group. The role involves developing ML-accelerated physics simulations for membrane materials and collaborating with leading KAUST researchers, with competitive salary and benefits including housing on campus.The successful candidate will have a PhD in relevant...

KAUST invites applications for postdoctoral researchers in the Physical Science and Engineering Division, focusing on lithium‑ion battery recycling and material recovery from cathode materials through advanced filtration and extraction methods.Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and strong expertise in mass transport, microfluidics, and...

KAUST in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia invites postdocs in the Physical Science and Engineering Division (Postdoc) in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. We offer a tax-free salary no less than $50k/year, free on-campus housing, free health insurance for family, and free K-12 education at the KAUST international school. We are hiring at least 3 postdocs for research...

KAUST invites applications for a 2-year postdoctoral position in the Volcanology, Igneous Petrology and Geochemistry group to explore Red Sea hydrothermal vent fields, integrating bathymetric and geophysical data with AI-supported models.The successful candidate will map vent systems, process hydroacoustic data, and contribute to seagoing expeditions,...

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Mechanical Engineering area, focusing on composite materials and structural integrity.The successful candidate will plan and conduct experimental investigations, analyze data, publish results, and contribute to collaborations with...

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology: Postdoc Positions: Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering Division (postdoc)LocationOpen DateFeb 01, 2022DescriptionThe VCC center at KAUST is looking for postdoctoral researchers and research scientists in Prof. Wonka's research group. The topics of research are computer vision,...

KAUST, located near Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, invites applications for postdoctoral positions in the Division of Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering (Applied Mathematics and Computational Science). The two-year appointment focuses on high-dimensional optimization for machine learning and stochastic control, with emphasis on rigorous...