Post-doc Research Position: Nanofabrication for emitting devices Applications

The Division of Physical Science & Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) invites applications for a Postdoctoral research position at the Semiconductors and Materials Spectroscopy (SMS) Laboratory, http://spectroscopy.kaust.edu.sa

Institution:

Division of Physical Science & Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Project duration:

One year from February 2026, and can be extendable.

Application Deadline:

The review of applications will begin immediately, and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.

Required Field(s):

·      Advanced fabrication process of emitting devices, mainly laser diodes .

·      Materials: wide-band gap nanostructure devices (mainly oxides, III-Nitride semiconductors)

Job Description:

Job Title:

Post-doctoral Research Position: Nanofabrication process for emitting devices Applications

Job Requirements and Description:

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research position, in a Semiconductors and Materials Spectroscopy (spectroscopy.kaust.edu.sa) within Physical Science and Engineering Division at KAUST, equipped with world-class laser facilities and advanced spectroscopic instrumentation:  CW laser, ultrafast Ti: Sapphire laser attached to second/third harmonic generator and streak camera and the optical parametric oscillator (OPO).

Our Semiconductor and Material Spectroscopy group investigate the wide band gap semiconductor based on GaN and related materials for optoelectronic applications. Our group set collaborations with different international institutes throughout the world to solve global problems related to environments using optoelectronic technology involving collaborations with several international institutes in United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, China, Tiwan and Japan.

Affiliation:

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is being established in Saudi Arabia (located in the Red Sea) as an international graduate-level research university dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement that will benefit the region and the world. As an independent and merit-based institution and one of the best endowed universities in the world, KAUST intends to become a major new contributor to the global network of collaborative research. It will enable researchers from around the globe to work together to solve challenging scientific and technological problems. The admission of students, the appointment, promotion and retention of faculty and staff and all the educational, administrative and other activities of the University shall be conducted on the basis of equality, without regard to race, color, religion or gender. Further information can be found at www.kaust.edu.sa .

Salary and Benefits:

Remuneration will be competitive, and commensurate with the applicant's qualifications and experience.

In addition, the appointment includes the following benefits:

(i) Fully-furnished shared housing (including utilities) is provided at no cost to the postdoctoral fellow,

(iii) Relocation allowances are provided at the beginning of contract,

(iv) Health insurance is provided,

(v) 20 Days of paid vacation leave.

(vi) Travel allowance