진학프로석·박사 채용 접수 플랫폼

Prof. Alfonso Caraveo, Principal Investigator of ASAL (Advanced Sensing and Actuation Laboratory) at KAUST, is looking for qualified postdoctoral researchers in the field of multifunctional and responsive materials

Key Responsibilities:

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2. Research & Development:
   • Conduct cutting-edge research on ferroelectrets, piezoelectric materials, and related hybrid/composite systems for physical sensing, energy harvesting, and actuator applications.
   • Design, synthesize, and characterize novel ferroelectric/piezoelectric materials (e.g., polymers, ceramics, or composites) with enhanced electromechanical properties.
   • Optimize material properties (e.g., polarization, dielectric constant, piezoelectric coefficients) through advanced processing techniques (e.g., corona poling, soft x-ray charging, thermal treatment, nanostructuring).
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4. Experimental & Analytical Work:
   • Perform electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical characterization (e.g., hysteresis loops, dielectric spectroscopy, d33/d31 measurements, fatigue testing).
   • Utilize advanced techniques such as SEM, XRD, AFM, PFM (Piezoresponse Force Microscopy), and Raman spectroscopy for microstructural and domain analysis.
   • Develop and test prototype devices (e.g., sensors, transducers, energy harvesters) based on ferroelectrets/piezoelectrics.
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6. Lab & Project Management:
   • Maintain and calibrate lab equipment related to ferroelectric/piezoelectric research.
   • Supervise and mentor graduate students (master’s and PhD) in related research projects.
   • Ensure compliance with lab safety protocols and ethical research practices.

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.