Postdoctoral Researcher: MXene Devices & Materials

Karlstad University; Thuwal; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

On-campus housing

22 days of annual vacation

Job summary

KAUST invites talented postdoctoral researchers to join the Materials Science and Engineering Division to advance MXene-based device development. The project bridges materials innovation with practical device engineering, focusing on new MXene chemistries, liquid-crystal alignment strategies, and translational device prototypes.

You will lead independent research, establish reproducible synthesis and fabrication workflows, perform advanced characterization, publish findings, and mentor students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong background in MXene research and/or 2D materials, demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications.
• Hands-on experience in MXene synthesis & processing, colloids/liquid crystals and alignment/oriented assembly, MXene device fabrication and testing, or scalable environmental-related applications.
• Proficiency with materials characterization and performance evaluation (e.g., SEM/TEM, XRD, XPS, Raman/FTIR, electrical conductivity measurements, electrochemical testing as applicable).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research on MXene-based device development, connecting materials design, scalable processing, and device-level engineering.
• Establish reproducible workflows for MXene synthesis/processing, assembly, device fabrication, and performance benchmarking.
• Perform rigorous materials–structure–property–device correlation using electrochemical/physical testing and advanced characterization.
• Maintain high standards in lab safety, documentation, data management, and timely reporting.
• Publish high-impact papers, present at conferences, contribute to proposals where appropriate, and mentor students.

Skills

MXene research

2D materials

communication

teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

SEM/TEM

XRD

XPS

Raman/FTIR

electrochemical testing

Job description

KAUST invites talented postdoctoral researchers to join the Materials Science and Engineering Division to advance MXene-based device development. The project bridges materials innovation with practical device engineering, focusing on new MXene chemistries, liquid-crystal alignment strategies, and translational device prototypes.

You will lead independent research, establish reproducible synthesis and fabrication workflows, perform advanced characterization, publish findings, and mentor students.