12 Feb 2025
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
KAUST- Department
Physical Science and Engineering Division- Research Field
Engineering » Materials engineering- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Positions
Postdoc Positions- Country
Saudi Arabia- Application Deadline
12 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Asia/Riyadh)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
40- Offer Starting Date
12 Feb 2025- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
We are seeking motivated researchers with expertise in large-area 2D materials growth for sensor and transistor applications. The focus is on developing wafer-scale 2D materials using CVD, PLD, Sputtering or MOCVD systems for microelectronics and emerging sensor technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize wafer-scale 2D materials, including TMDCs, MXenes, and MOFs, for microelectronics applications.
- Improve material quality by reducing defects and enhancing large-area uniformity and continuity.
- Perform detailed structural, chemical, and electrical characterizations using XRD, SEM, TEM, Raman spectroscopy, and PPMS.
- Use cleanroom nanofabrication processes to build 2D-material-based electronic devices.
- Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments.
- Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.
About KAUST
KAUST, located on the Red Sea near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is a globally renowned research university with world-class facilities and a diverse community representing over 100 nationalities. KAUST ranks first in the world for citations per faculty according to QS rankings and offers an unparalleled environment for innovation and research. For more information, visit www.kaust.edu.sa .
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.
Where to apply
xiangming.xu@kaust.edu.sa
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering » Materials engineering
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Research Field
- Engineering » Electrical engineering
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Research Field
- Physics » Other
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physical Science, or a related field with a focus on 2D materials growth and devices.
- Strong experience in growing 2D materials and fabricating devices. Experience with PLD, CVD, MBE, MOCVD, Sputtering and ALD with be a big surplus.
- Proficiency in advanced characterization techniques (XRD, SEM, TEM, Raman spectroscopy, microprobe station) and cleanroom nanofabrication processes.
- Proven ability to design experiments, analyze data, and interpret results effectively.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Specific Requirements
To apply, please send your resume, a detailed publication list, and contact information for three references to:
- Prof. Husam N. Alshareef/ Dr. Xiangming Xu
- Email: xiangming.xu@kaust.edu.sa
ONLY SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED BY E-MAIL.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
- Research Field
- Engineering » Materials engineering
- Years of Research Experience
- None
Additional Information
Benefits
- Competitive tax-free salary
- Free on-campus housing
- Health insurance
- 22 days of annual vacation
- Additional benefits
Eligibility criteria
- Strong experience in growing 2D materials and fabricating devices. Experience with PLD, CVD, MBE, MOCVD, Sputtering and ALD with be a big surplus.
- Proficiency in advanced characterization techniques (XRD, SEM, TEM, Raman spectroscopy, microprobe station) and cleanroom nanofabrication processes.
- Proven ability to design experiments, analyze data, and interpret results effectively.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Selection process
To apply, please send your resume, a detailed publication list, and contact information for three references to:
- Prof. Husam N. Alshareef/ Dr. Xiangming Xu
- Email: xiangming.xu@kaust.edu.sa
Only selected candidates will be contacted.
- Website for additional job details
http://apply.interfolio.com/163449
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- State/Province
- Makkah
- City
- Thuwal
- Postal Code
- 23955
- Geofield
Contact
- State/Province
Saudi Arabia- City
Thuwal, Makkah- Website
https://pse.kaust.edu.sa- Street
KAUST Campus- Postal Code
23955-6900
xiangming.xu@kaust.edu.sa
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