Opening for PostDoctoral positions

08 October, 2026


Post-docs are sought to work in the Functional Materials Design, Discovery & Development (FMD3) research group, led by Professor Mohamed Eddaoudi at King Abdullah University of science and technology with research experience in the following areas:

  • COFs design, synthesis and characterization
  • MOFs and COFs based membranes (expertise in membrane fabrication, Characterization and gas permeation-based techniques are preferred)
  • Organic chemist (expertise in MOFs and COFs organic linkers synthesis and characterization)

The successful candidates should have a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, material science or related fields. Please submit your CV through to osama.shekhah@kaust.edu.sa. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be taken into consideration until the positions are filled.

  • A generous compensation package will be offered that includes, competitive tax-free salary, free on campus housing, health insurance.
About our group:

We conduct multidisciplinary research focused on the design, discovery and applications of porous functional materials, such as MOFs, with prospective applications in various fields pertaining to gas storage, separation, sensing catalysis and emerging energy storage.

For more info, please visit: http://fmd3.kaust.edu.sa/

About KAUST:

KAUST is located on the Red Sea near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Opening in September 2009, KAUST welcomes exceptional researchers, faculty, and students from around the world. Further information can be found at http://www.kaust.edu.sa/