Postdoctoral Positions : Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a major new graduate university focused on becoming a leader in science and technology research and graduate education. Located near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the university’s coastline campus on the Red Sea features high-quality residences, extensive recreational facilities and beach, a multicultural environment, and a high quality of life for employees and their families.

The Rodionov Group at the Catalysis Center at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a lab focused on micellar and supramolecular catalysis and emergent phenomena in nanoscale systems.

We invite outstanding postdoctoral researchers to apply for two open positions. Flexibility, ability to work in a team, and excellent communication skills in English are mandatory. Equally important are scientific curiosity and creativity. Successful candidates will work with state-of-the-art instrumentation in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Group members will enjoy a high degree of creative freedom. Excellent opportunities for mastering new experimental techniques and for co-authoring high profile research publications will be provided.

A strong background in polymer, synthetic organic, or colloidal/nanoparticle chemistry is desired. Preference will be given to the candidates with experience in organic synthesis or polymer synthesis/characterization.

The specific areas of expertise we are looking for are ATRP, RAFT and NMP polymerization methods; GPC, light scattering and electron microscopy; and standard Schlenk line techniques for handling air-sensitive compounds.

The projected start date is October 1, 2015.