Prof. Husam N. Alshareef , Chair of the Center of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies (CREST) at KAUST, is seeking postdoctoral researchers with experience in the field of lithium-ion battery recycling. The focus of this position is on material recovery from cathode materials through a groundbreaking filtration and extraction processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in and lead the development of lithium-ion battery recycling technologies.
- Develop advanced separation technologies including solvent extraction, membranes, and adsorption, for recycling and purification of selected elements from the cathode materials.
- System level performance optimization of metal recovery processes.
- Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.
Compensation Package:
- Competitive tax-free salary
- Free on-campus housing
- Health insurance
- 22 days of annual vacation
- Additional benefits
About CREST:
The Center for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies (CREST) at KAUST aims to develop renewable energy and storage technologies that help Saudi Arabia achieve its environmental and economic goals. Through strategic partnerships, cutting-edge research, and workforce training, the center will spearhead the prototyping and eventual commercialization of renewable energy and storage solutions that secure the Kingdom’s industrial competitiveness and empower its ambition to expand into new sustainability-centered economic sectors. CREST aims to focus on home-grown technologies, invented at KAUST.
About KAUST:
KAUST is located on the shores of the Red Sea near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and welcomes exceptional students, researchers, and faculty from around the world. Our university is internationally diverse with over 100 Nationalities living and working on campus. KAUST boasts world-class equipment, research and recreational facilities, and computational resources. It is the leading university in citation per faculty according to the QS Rankings. Further information can be found at www.kaust.edu.sa .
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