Post-doctoral Positions - Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling

KAUST; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned research university in Saudi Arabia is seeking a researcher for the development of lithium-ion battery recycling technologies. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field and possess strong knowledge of mass transport processes. This position offers a competitive tax-free salary, free on-campus housing, and health insurance, among other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Free on-campus housing

Health insurance

22 days of annual vacation

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Ph.D. necessary for research position in related fields.
• Strong knowledge of mass transport processes is a must.
• Experience in system setup and experimental design required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in lithium-ion battery recycling technology development.
• Develop advanced separation technologies for recycling.
• Publish research findings and present at conferences.

Skills

Strong knowledge of mass transport processes

Experience in lithium-ion battery recycling

Demonstrated expertise in experimental design

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics

Job description

Physical Science and Engineering Division

Organisation/Company KAUST Department Physical Science and Engineering Division Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Chemistry Engineering » Chemical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Saudi Arabia Application Deadline 15 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Asia/Riyadh) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 15 Apr 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

• Participate in and lead the development of lithium-ion battery recycling technologies.
• Develop advanced separation technologies including solvent extraction, membranes, and adsorption, for recycling and purification of selected elements from the cathode materials.
• System level performance optimization of metal recovery processes.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.

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 Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of mass transport processes, with a preference for candidates experienced in microfluidics. Experience in lithium‑ion battery recycling or cathode material development is considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated expertise in experimental design and system setup.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a passion for advancing sustainable technologies.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Engineering » Materials engineeringEngineering » Chemical engineeringChemistry Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

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

Eligibility criteria

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of mass transport processes, with a preference for candidates experienced in microfluidics. Experience in lithium‑ion battery recycling or cathode material development is considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated expertise in experimental design and system setup.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a passion for advancing sustainable technologies.
• 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.