The Office of International Relations and Arab Universities Affairs announces the opening of applications for a full-time postdoctoral position in bioelectrochemical sensing at the BioMAD Laboratory at King Abdullah City for Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia. The position will focus on developing electrochemical biosensors for the detection of disease-specific biomarkers.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team to engage in innovative research that contributes to advancements in this field.
Eligibility Requirements
• The applicant must have a PhD in chemistry, bioengineering, materials science, electrical engineering, or a related field obtained within the past five years.
• At least three first-author publications in high-impact-factor journals.
• Research experience in electrochemical sensing, bioperformance, and surface characterization.
Required Skills
1. Proficiency in electrochemical sensing techniques (CV, DPV, EIS, SWV).
2. Experience with biofunctionalization strategies (e.g., silencing, EDC-NHS chemistry)
3. Familiarity with surface characterization techniques (XPS, Raman spectroscopy, SEM).
4. Software skills for data analysis and plotting (e.g., PS Trace, Metrohm NOVA, Matlab, Graphpad Prism).
Other Skills
1. Experience in fabricating and characterizing nanomaterials.
2. Familiarity with fluorescence/confocal/optical microscopy.
3. Knowledge of microfabrication or microfluidics.
4. Experience in grant writing.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the PlutoEdu portal, attaching the following documents:
1. An updated CV.
2. A list of publications.
3. A cover letter outlining compatibility with BioMAD research.
4. Two letters of recommendation from previous supervisors.
5. A 5-minute video presentation introducing their research background.
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