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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Postdoctoral Positions in Functional Materials Design, Discovery and Development (MOFs/COFs) King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia

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Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

A generous compensation package is offered, including a competitive tax-free salary, free on-campus housing, and health insurance.

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Saudi Arabia

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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

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Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Energy Storage
Catalysis
Sensor Technology
Material Characterization
Mof
Gas Storage

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About this position

Postdoctoral positions are available in the Functional Materials Design, Discovery and Development (FMD3) research group at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), led by Professor Mohamed Eddaoudi.

The group works on porous functional materials, especially MOFs and COFs, with research directions spanning design, synthesis, characterization, membranes, gas storage, separation, sensing, catalysis, and emerging energy storage.

Preferred backgrounds include Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields. Strong experience in COFs design and synthesis, MOFs/COFs-based membranes, membrane fabrication, characterization, gas permeation techniques, or organic linker synthesis is especially relevant.

The role offers a competitive tax-free salary, free on-campus housing, and health insurance. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

To apply, email your CV to [email protected] and review the group information at the FMD3 and KAUST websites.

Funding details

A generous compensation package is offered, including a competitive tax-free salary, free on-campus housing, and health insurance.

What's required

Applicants should have a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Preferred experience includes COFs design, synthesis and characterization; MOFs and COFs-based membranes; membrane fabrication; characterization; gas permeation-based techniques; or organic linker synthesis and characterization for MOFs/COFs.

How to apply

Submit your CV by email to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

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