Post-Doctoral Fellow in Micro Fracture Mechanics of Interfaces

KAUST; Thuwal; On-site; SAR 200,880 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Mechanics of Composites for Energy and Mobility (MCEM) group within the Physical Science and Engineering Division. The appointment focuses on developing in-situ testing facilities to study interfaces in non-conventional configurations for energy-related applications.

Responsibilities include leading experimental platform development for environmental loading of laminated structures,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with experience in fracture mechanics testing and microscopy.
• Experience in standard mechanical testing of composites.
• Strong publication record in reputable journals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to interphase concepts for energy applications.
• Lead development of an experimental platform for in-situ characterization under environmental loading of laminated structures.
• Plan and execute research tasks, analyze data, and publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals.
• May participate in patent applications.

Skills

Fracture mechanics testing

Microscopy

In-situ testing

Composite testing

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Job description

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology: Postdoc Positions: Physical Science and Engineering Division (postdoc): Mechanical Engineering (postdoc)

Location

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Description

We seek a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Fellow to join MCEM (Mechanics of Composites for Energy and Mobility). As a key member of our organization, you will play a pivotal role in developing our expertise in testing interfaces at the low scale with applications to the energy sector, such as photovoltaic and/or piping systems.

Develop innovative in-situ testing facilities for characterization of interfaces in non-conventional configurations, including ultra-low loading and/or curved configurations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of new interphase concepts for the toughening or challenging configurations in Energy applications.
• Lead the development of a unique experimental platform for in-situ characterization under environmental loading of laminated structures.
• Plan and execute research tasks, analyzing data, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting research at scientific conferences.
• May participate in the development of patent applications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with experience in fracture mechanics testing, microscopy, and in-situ testing.
• Experience in all standard mechanical testing of composite.
• Strong publications record in Q1 journals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in the preparation of research project proposals, the execution of research projects, and project budget and schedule management.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.