Summary
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join a multidisciplinary research team working on water desalination, renewable energy, green hydrogen, and sustainable water–energy systems. The successful candidate will contribute to the development, modeling, optimization, experimental validation, and performance improvement of innovative water and energy technologies.
Postdoctoral Researcher Opportunity at KFUPM – Desalination, Renewable Energy & Sustainable Systems
Summary Table
| Position | Postdoctoral Researcher |
|---|---|
| Institution | King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) |
| Research Areas | Desalination, Membrane Distillation, Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen, Sustainable Energy Systems |
| Location | Saudi Arabia |
| Degree Required | Ph.D. |
| Eligible Background | Mechanical Engineering / Thermal Sciences |
| Key Skills | CFD, Numerical Modeling, Experimental Research, Thermodynamics, Optimization |
| Preferred Tools | ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, Python |
| Age Requirement | Below 36 years |
| Application Method | Email CV |
| Application Email | akhalifa@kfupm.edu.sa |
| Deadline | Until position filled |
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
- Membrane distillation (MD) and advanced desalination technologies
- Renewable-energy-powered and hybrid desalination systems
- Integrated desalination and green hydrogen production
- Green hydrogen production and thermal management
- Solar cooling and heating for sustainable water–energy systems
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and multiphysics modeling
- Thermodynamic analysis and energy-system optimization
- Experimental design, prototype development, testing, and validation
- Energy efficiency and sustainable water–energy systems
Location
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia
Eligibility / Qualification
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Thermal Sciences.
- Strong research background relevant to desalination, renewable energy, thermal systems, CFD, or related areas.
- Experience with CFD and numerical modeling tools.
- Demonstrated ability to design and conduct experimental investigations.
- Strong scientific writing and communication skills.
- Good record of peer-reviewed publications in reputable international journals.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
- Age below 36 years.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with the following experience will be particularly encouraged to apply:
- Membrane distillation and desalination technologies.
- Renewable energy and sustainable energy systems.
- Green hydrogen production and integrated water–energy systems.
- Proficiency in ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, Python, or similar software.
- Data analysis, system optimization, and uncertainty analysis.
- Development of experimental prototypes, test facilities, or experimental rigs.
Job Description
The selected Postdoctoral Researcher will contribute to interdisciplinary research focused on addressing major challenges in water security, renewable energy, and sustainable development.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Developing innovative desalination and water-treatment technologies.
- Conducting research on membrane distillation and hybrid desalination systems.
- Developing renewable-energy-powered desalination systems.
- Investigating integrated desalination and green hydrogen production technologies.
- Performing CFD, multiphysics, and numerical simulations.
- Designing and constructing experimental systems and prototypes.
- Conducting experiments, testing systems, and validating numerical models.
- Performing thermodynamic and energy-efficiency analyses.
- Optimizing system performance and conducting uncertainty/data analysis.
- Publishing research findings in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals.
- Collaborating with researchers from different disciplines on water–energy sustainability projects.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV by email to:
Use the following subject line:
“Postdoctoral Researcher – Desalination and Sustainable Energy”
Candidates are encouraged to highlight their relevant research experience, publications, CFD/numerical modeling expertise, and experimental work in their CV.
Last Date for Apply
Until position filled
Applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible, as no specific application deadline was provided in the announcement.
