Postdoctoral Research Fellow Positions in Gas Separation Membranes at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia, is recruiting
two postdoctoral researchers
in
gas separation membranes
through the research group of
Dr. Youdong Cheng
at the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes & Water Security.
The project focuses on
advanced membrane materials
for
CO2 capture
and
olefin/paraffin separation
. Preferred expertise includes synthesizing
MOFs
and
COFs
, membrane separation experiments, and membrane system setup. The role also involves independent experimental research, publishing high-quality journal papers, preparing research proposals, implementing projects, and assisting with graduate student supervision.
Eligibility highlights:
applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field obtained within the past three years. Experience at a QS-ranked university is required/preferred, and the post notes no failed courses in undergraduate, master’s, or Ph.D. transcripts. First-author publications in peer-reviewed journals are preferred.
Funding and benefits:
annual tax-free salary of
USD 48,000
, housing allowance equal to three months’ salary,
30 days paid annual leave
,
Bupa medical insurance
, and free university medical services.
How to apply:
send an English CV, English cover letter, and undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. transcripts and degree certificates to
[email protected]
. The advertisement remains open until the positions are filled.
Research keywords:
gas separation membranes, membrane materials, CO2 capture, olefin/paraffin separation, MOFs, COFs, porous materials, materials science, chemical engineering.