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Overview

DepartmentCollege of Science and General Studies

DivisionChemistry

Job FamilyFaculty Academic

Reports toProfessor of Chemistry

LocationAlfaisal University - Riyadh

The Research Fellow will be responsible for leading and conducting independent research within the Department of Chemistry. The employee will work on cutting-edge projects in organic materials chemistry, focusing on the synthesis, characterization, and application of advanced materials for optical and electronic devices. The role involves crystal growth and structural analysis of materials

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops experimental and testing organic functional materials for solar energy, sensor, and battery applications.
• Investigates optical, spectroscopic, electrochemical, and thermal and photophysical properties of conjugated oligomers and polymers
• Designs and optimizes experimental protocols, ensuring rigorous methodology and adherence to best practices in laboratory safety and research ethics.
• Contributes to projects related to collaborations on sustainability and batteries is a desirable skill for the position.
• Develop new designs, methodologies and technologies in the laboratory and help introduce new experiments for the teaching organic laboratory based on contemporary materials research
• Works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to design and execute innovative experiments
• Disseminates research by publishing findings in high-impact journals and presenting at international conferences.
• Empower junior team members mostly undergraduate research students through mentorship and actively contribute to securing research funding by participating in grant writing efforts.
• Organizes and meticulously analyzes research data from experiments.
• Assists with procuring additional laboratory supplies.
• Assists with the implementation of university policies and procedures.
• Disseminates research by publishing findings in high-impact journals and presenting them at international conferences.
• keeps up to date with the latest developments in the field of chemistry and incorporate new techniques and technologies into research projects.
• Performs literature surveys on assigned topics and analyzes research data from experiments.
• Ensures research activities comply with ethical standards and institutional guidelines.
• Performs all other duties in a professional, effective, and confidential manner.
• Performs all other related duties as required or assigned by manager.

Education/ Certificates

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field from an accredited institute.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of two years’ experience in research or related fields, with two to three published journal articles.