Postdoc: MXene Devices & Materials Innovation

KAUST; Thuwal; On-site; SAR 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus housing

Competitive tax-free salary

Annual vacation 22 days

Additional benefits

Job summary

KAUST in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, is seeking postdoctoral researchers in the Physical Science and Engineering Division for MXene‑based device development. You will bridge materials innovation with practical device engineering, leading synthesis, processing, and device testing while mentoring students.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a related field, have strong MXene/2D materials experience, and will contribute to high‑impact publications and proposals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong background in MXene research and/or 2D materials with peer‑reviewed publications.
• Hands‑on experience in MXene synthesis & processing, device fabrication or related areas.
• Proficiency with materials characterization and performance evaluation (SEM/TEM, XRD, XPS, Raman/FTIR).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research on MXene‑based device development, linking materials design to devices.
• Establish reproducible workflows for MXene synthesis, processing, assembly and benchmarking.
• Correlate materials, structure, property and device performance via advanced tests.
• Maintain lab safety, documentation, data management, and timely reporting.
• Publish high‑impact papers, present at conferences, and mentor students.

Skills

MXene research

2D materials

device fabrication

electrochemical testing

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Tools

SEM/TEM

XRD

XPS

Raman/FTIR

Electrical conductivity measurements

Job description

KAUST in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, is seeking postdoctoral researchers in the Physical Science and Engineering Division for MXene‑based device development. You will bridge materials innovation with practical device engineering, leading synthesis, processing, and device testing while mentoring students.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a related field, have strong MXene/2D materials experience, and will contribute to high‑impact publications and proposals.