Qureos Mentor

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>King Abdullah University of Science and Technology: Faculty Positions: Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship
</div></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Location
</b></h3><div>KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Open Date
</b></h3><div>Apr 01, 2026
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Deadline
</b></h3><div>May 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
</div></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description
</b></h3><div><div><p><b>Decripton</b></p>
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The Instructional Faculty of Design and Entrepreneurship, housed within the Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship (TIE) Program, will lead the design and delivery of a university-wide flagship course titled Design, Innovation and Impact. While this course will constitute the faculty member&rsquo;s primary instructional responsibility, the role will also include teaching and contributing to other TIE Program offerings as needed. The position emphasizes experiential, project-based learning and draws on real-world startup and innovation experience to equip students across disciplines with practical skills in human-centered design, venture creation, prototyping, business modeling, and technology commercialization.</p>
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The major accountabilty is to: Serve as the primary instructor for the university wide Design, Innovation and Impact course, Develop, update, and continuously improve course content, learning materials, and assessments. Contribute to the instruction of additional courses, workshops, or modules within the TIE Program. Design hands-on studio experiences, venture projects, and industry-engaged challenges. Mentor student startup teams affiliated with TIE programs and accelerators. Coordinate guest speakers, entrepreneurs-in-residence, and industry mentors. Collaborate with faculty across the university to embed innovation and entrepreneurship in disciplinary contexts. Assess learning outcomes and support accreditation and quality assurance processes. Contribute to co-curricular innovation activities, competitions, hackathons, and accelerators. Support partnerships with industry, venture funds, and innovation ecosystems. Participate in service activities related to TIE Program growth and educational innovation.</p>
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About KAUST</b></p>
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KAUST is an International graduate research university dedicated to advancing science and technology through collaborative, cutting edge research to address both national and global challenges. Located in Saudi Arabia, on easter shores of the Red Sea, KAUST provides an award wining campus to live, work, study, play and offers internationally competitive salaries. For more information about KAUST please visit http://www.kaust.edu.sa.</p></div>
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</div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications
</b></h3><div><div><p>Master&rsquo;s degree required; PhD or DBA preferred in entrepreneurship, design, engineering, business, innovation studies, or a related field. Demonstrated preparation in entrepreneurship education, design methodologies, or innovation pedagogy. Prior university-level teaching and curriculum development experience strongly preferred.</p></div>
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</div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Application Instructions
</b></h3><div><div><p>Interested candidate should submit the the following materials.</p>
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<li>CV</li>
<li>Cover letter</li>
<li>Teaching Statement</li>
<li>Summary of Entrepreneurial Profile</li>
<li>Names and contact of information for at least three referees.</li>
</ul></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Application Process
</b></h3><div>This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Instructional Faculty of Design and Entrepreneurship

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>King Abdullah University of Science and Technology: Faculty Positions: Physical Science and Engineering Division (faculty): Material Science and Engineering Program
</div></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Location
</b></h3><div>King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Open Date
</b></h3><div>Mar 17, 2026
</div></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description
</b></h3><div><div><p>We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in battery safety, thermal management, and/or computational modeling. This position integrates rigorous experimental characterization with multiscale simulation to understand failure mechanisms and improve safety at the cell, module, and pack levels. The successful candidate will contribute to research on lithium-ion and next-generation batteries, with emphasis on thermal runaway, predictive diagnostics, and mitigation strategies. Candidates with strong backgrounds in either experimental battery safety or battery-focused simulation are encouraged to apply; applicants bridging both areas are especially welcome.</p><br>
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Key Responsibilities:</p>
<ul><li>Design and perform experimental studies to evaluate the thermal stability, abuse tolerance, and safety limits of lithium-ion and next-generation batteries using ARC, DSC, overcharge, and mechanical abuse testing.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develop and validate electrochemical-thermal-mechanical models to simulate battery behavior under normal operation and failure conditions, including thermal runaway initiation and propagation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Analyze coupled failure mechanisms involving heat generation, gas evolution, internal shorting, and structural degradation, and connect them to cell- and pack-level safety performance.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Design model-based and data-driven frameworks for battery management systems, including health monitoring, early fault detection, and safety-oriented control algorithms.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Investigate thermal management, fire suppression, and propagation-mitigation strategies for safer battery module and pack design.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and presentations; collaborate closely with interdisciplinary researchers; and mentor graduate students when needed.</li></ul><br>
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Compensation Package:</p>
<ul><li>Competitive, tax-free salary</li></ul>
<ul><li>Free on-campus housing</li></ul>
<ul><li>Comprehensive health insurance</li></ul>
<ul><li>22 days of annual vacation</li></ul>
<ul><li>Additional benefits</li></ul></div>
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</div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications
</b></h3><div><div><ul><li>Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrochemistry, Applied Physics, or a related discipline.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Hands-on experience in battery safety characterization, such as ARC, DSC, nail penetration, overcharge testing, or related abuse/safety evaluation methods.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Expertise in Multiphysics modelling and simulation using tools such as COMSOL or ANSYS, and/or strong background in electrochemical, thermal, or mechanical modeling of batteries.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong coding skills for data analysis, model development, and algorithm implementation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>A strong publication record in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and the ability to conduct independent, rigorous research.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary research environment.</li></ul></div>
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</div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Application Instructions
</b></h3><div><div><ul><li>Applications must be submitted through Interfolio.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Please do not send your CV to the Professor through e-mail or LinkedIn account.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Candidates whose research background does not align with the advertised position will be disqualified from current and future consideration.</li></ul>
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About our group:</p>
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The Alshareef Group (Functional Nanomaterials and Devices Laboratory) at KAUST focuses on developing advanced functional materials toward energy/electronic devices that deliver reliable performance under demanding, real-world conditions. The group is led by Prof. Husam N. Alshareef (Ibn Alhaytham Distinguished Professor; Dean of the Physical Science and Engineering Division; Chair of CREST), a Highly Cited Researcher in Materials Science and Fellow of MRS, APS, IEEE, NAI, IoP, RSC, and IMMM.</p>
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About KAUST:</p>
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KAUST is located on the shores of the Red Sea near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and welcomes exceptional students, researchers, and faculty from around the world. Our university is internationally diverse with over 100 Nationalities living and working on campus. KAUST boasts world-class equipment, research and recreational facilities, and computational resources. It is the leading university in citation per faculty according to the QS Rankings. Further information can be found at www.kaust.edu.sa.</p>
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ONLY SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED BY E-MAIL.</p></div>
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</div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Application Process
</b></h3><div>This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Postdoctoral Position in Battery Safety

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>King Abdullah University of Science and Technology: Faculty Positions: Biomedical Sciences Division (faculty)
</div></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Location
</b></h3><div>Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Open Date
</b></h3><div>Mar 17, 2026
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Deadline
</b></h3><div>Apr 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
</div></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description
</b></h3><div><div><div>To support the training and recruitment of local and international Master's and Ph.D. students in the Biomedical Sciences Division at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), we are seeking highly motivated candidates for Instructional Faculty Member positions (all ranks). The Instructional Faculty complements the Division's teaching and recruitment activities. In particular, the Instructional Faculty will teach cross-divisional quantitative courses for students with a background in bioscience, bioengineering, and engineering. Annual student cohorts may reach up to 100 students, and the instructor is expected to incorporate the latest best-practice teaching methods to engage a diverse student population consisting of roughly equal numbers of highly motivated international and Saudi students.</div>
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Some of the key responsibilities include</b><b>:</b></p>
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<li>To develop and teach up to three courses annually&mdash;ranging from biostatistics, bioinformatics, to modern AI at the advanced undergraduate or early graduate (M.S.) levels, specifically designed for cohorts without formal training in computer science, statistics, or mathematics.</li>
<li>To contribute to designing and administering an entry assessment test for incoming M.S. students.</li>
<li>To assist in student recruitment by conducting standardized academic admission interviews and preparing reports for the divisional faculty admissions committees.</li>
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<div><b>About KAUST</b></div>
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KAUST is an international graduate research university dedicated to advancing science and technology through collaborative, cutting-edge research to address both national and global challenges. Located in Saudi Arabia, on the eastern shores of the Red Sea, KAUST provides an award-winning campus to live, work, study, and play, and offers internationally competitive salaries. For more information about KAUST, please visit http://www.kaust.edu.sa. More information about the Biomedical Sciences Division is available at https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/study/biomed.</div></div>
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</div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications
</b></h3><div><div><div>Ideal candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Bioengineering, Statistics, or a related field, along with a strong track record in teaching excellence.</div></div>
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</div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Application Instructions
</b></h3><div><div><p>Interested candidates should submit the following materials:</p>
<ul>
<li>CV</li>
<li>Teaching statement</li>
<li>Proof of teaching experience</li>
<li>Proven research experience and publication record on developing and using biostatistics, bioinformatics to modern AI methods for biomedical applications</li>
<li>Syllabi of courses designed</li>
<li>Student evaluations of teaching from previous courses taught</li>
<li>Names and contact information for at least three referees</li></ul></div><br>
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</div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Application Process
</b></h3><div>This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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Instructional Professor in the Division of Biomedical Sciences