Post-Doctoral Position at KFUPM: A postdoc position is open at CPG femtosecond laser facility in KFUPM in the field of Ultrafast Mid-IR Transient Absorption Spectroscopy. The proposed project is mainly about integrating and operating the fs-TA in the mid-IR region for investigating surfactants dynamics in agueous and organic phases, especially those related to upstream petroleum industry. The postdoc position duration can be potentially up to 3 years.
Designation: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Research Area: Ultrafast Mid-IR Transient Absorption Spectroscopy
Location: KFUPM, Saudi Arabia
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Chemical physics, Physics, chemistry or related topics (if the PhD is not required by the date of application, a defense date should be given that is not more than six months from the application time)
- The PhD degree should be obtained from a highly ranked university, top 100 (the candidate should provide proof from any standard web sites that evaluate the university’s performance)
- Hands-on experience with building transient absorption optical setups
- Strong background in excited state chemical dynamics
- Experience with data analysis programs such as Matlab, Origin. LabVIEW is a plus
- Track records in writing publications, patents or grants
Job Description:
Post-Doctoral Position in Ultrafast Mid-IR Transient Absorption Spectroscopy
The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for: -Integrating and operating the fs-TA in the mid-IR region for investigating surfactants dynamics in agueous and organic phases, especially those related to upstream petroleum industry
- Data analysis using programs such as Matlab, Origin
- Writing publications, patents or grants
What we offer:
- Competitive tax-free salary
- Relocation allowance
- Housing allowance
- Health insurance
- Working in a vivid environment with scientists of various backgrounds
How to Apply:
- Email the application, which ideally includes CV and a motivation letter to [email protected], stating in the email subject the name of the position with the given code.
Last Date for Apply: Not Mentioned
Position Start Date: September 2023
About us: We are a growing group at CPG-KFUPM specialized about utilizing ultrafast short laser pulses ranging from the UV to the mid-IR range for the applications of various disciplines including petroleum industry, catalysis and molecular dynamics at interfaces.
