We are willing to hire minimum of 2 Postdocs of the following the research themes:
A. Heterogeneous Catalysis: Dry reforming of hydrocarbons. Hydrogenation, oxidation reactions. NOSCE method. Single crystal supports. CO2 conversion.
B. Electrocatalysis: CO2 reduction. Water splitting. Energy storage.
C. Porous Organic Cages and Polymers: Nitrogen-rich porous materials. COFs. Conversion to porous carbon. Carbon, iodine, ammonia, and other gas capture applications. Membranes.
D. High-Pressure Methane/Hydrogen Storage: Flexible porous polymers. Vehicular CH4/H2 storage. Ionic liquids.
E. Synthetic Organic Chemistry: Methodology research. Small molecule synthesis and catalysis. Supramolecular assemblies. H-bonded systems.
F. Inorganic & Hybrid Nanoparticles: Binary, ternary metal oxide nanoparticles. Silicates. Quantum dots, core-shell structures, carbon dots.
G. Water Capture and Treatment: Zeolites and activated carbons. Quaternary ammonium functionalized porous materials. Ion exchange resins.
H. Micropollutant Removal from Water: Trace micropollutant removal. Fluorinated porous materials. Superhydrophobic materials.
I. Seawater Mining: Resource recycling from seawater and wastewater. E-waste treatment. Ability to measure and evaluate trace amounts. Adsorbent testing in fixed-bed columns. Custom setup design and construction needed.
J. 3D Printing: Printing organic and inorganic nanomaterials. Methodology development. Device design and engineering. Proven equipment building experience is required.
Application procedure:
The successful candidates should have degree(s) in chemistry, materials science, or related fields. For initial screening, please submit your CV with a detailed list of publications at this link: https://kaustforms.formstack.com/forms/yavuzlab_open_positions_form. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact the finalists and give further instructions. Positions will be open until filled. For questions, please contact chengcheng_xu@kaust.edu.sa
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