Prof. Husam N. Alshareef, Chair of the Center of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies (CREST) at KAUST, is seeking highly qualified postdoctoral researchers for Hard Carbon Synthesis position in his research group. This position focuses on developing hard carbon materials derived from bio-based or non-bio-based sources, with applications in energy storage and other emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize hard carbon synthesis processes using bio-based and non-bio-based precursors.
• Explore innovative methods to enhance material properties for energy storage applications and other emerging technologies.
• Conduct detailed structural, chemical, and electrochemical characterizations of synthesized hard carbon materials. Analyze material performance using advanced techniques such as XRD, SEM, TEM, BET, Raman spectroscopy, and electrochemical testing.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including chemists, material scientists, and engineers.
• Manage day-to-day research activities, including experiment design, execution, and troubleshooting.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.

Compensation Package:

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Free on-campus housing
• Health insurance
• 22 days of annual vacation
• Additional benefits

About CREST:

The Center for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies (CREST) at KAUST aims to develop renewable energy and storage technologies that help Saudi Arabia achieve its environmental and economic goals. Through strategic partnerships, cutting-edge research, and workforce training, the center will spearhead the prototyping and eventual commercialization of renewable energy and storage solutions that secure the Kingdom’s industrial competitiveness and empower its ambition to expand into new sustainability-centered economic sectors. CREST aims to focus on home-grown technologies, invented at KAUST.

About KAUST:

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.

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on carbon materials or energy storage.
• Strong experience in the synthesis of hard carbon materials from bio-based or non-bio-based precursors. Proficiency in material characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, TEM, Raman spectroscopy, BET analysis, and electrochemical testing.
• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and interpret results effectively.
• Strong track record of publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with team members from various scientific backgrounds.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for advancing sustainable technologies.

• Applications must be submitted through PlutoEdu (https://www.plutoedu.com/form/792303133)
• Please do not send your CV to the Professor through e-mail or LinkedIn account. Candidates who do so will be excluded.
• Candidates whose research is not related to the advertised positions will be disqualified from current and future consideration.