Postdoctoral Researcher — Next-Gen Battery Technologies

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus housing

Tax-free salary

22 days annual vacation

Additional benefits

Job summary

KAUST is seeking talented postdoctoral researchers in the Physical Science and Engineering Division to work on next-generation battery technologies. The project spans extreme-temperature, Li/Na metal anodes, and solid-state batteries with strong translational potential.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, conducting electrochemical tests, characterizing materials, and publishing results while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong background in battery study (cathode, Li/Na-based systems, solid electrolytes, etc.).
• Hands-on experience and solid understanding of electrochemistry and battery interfacial chemistry.
• Solid publication record in top-tier journals.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental plans to develop and optimize next-generation battery materials, electrolytes, and full cells.
• Perform advanced electrochemical testing and diagnostics (e.g., galvanostatic cycling, rate capability, EIS, CV, GITT/PITT) and interpret results.
• Characterize materials and interfaces using XRD/SEM/TEM/XPS/Raman/FTIR; relate structure to performance.
• Develop robust protocols for cell fabrication, quality control, and data management.
• Prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and conference presentations; aid in proposal writing.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and mentor students; maintain lab safety and documentation.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Battery materials

Materials characterization

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

XRD

SEM/TEM

XPS

Raman/FTIR

DSC/TGA

Job description

KAUST is seeking talented postdoctoral researchers in the Physical Science and Engineering Division to work on next-generation battery technologies. The project spans extreme-temperature, Li/Na metal anodes, and solid-state batteries with strong translational potential.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, conducting electrochemical tests, characterizing materials, and publishing results while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.