Hydrogen Production Processes, and Techno-economic Analysis.

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Postdoc Opportunities

• The Injector Innovation Lab (IIL)
• Hydrogen Production Processes
• Fluid Mechanics and Data Science
• Sensors and Energy Harvesting
• Hydrogen Production Processes, and Techno-economic Analysis.
• Numerical Simulation of Hydrogen Transport
• Plasma Technology for Methane Pyrolysis
• Carbon Capture and Conversion
• Hydrogen Production and Storage Technologies.
• CO₂ Electrochemical Conversion

The Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management (IRC-HTCM) at KFUPM invites highly motivated and dedicated postdoctoral candidates to join our dynamic team. We are seeking individuals with expertise in the fields of Hydrogen Production Processes, Pyrolysis, Gasification, Waste-to-Energy Processes, Reforming, Life Cycle Analysis, and Techno-economic Analysis.

Research 1: Process Design and Simulation of Hydrogen Production Processes

• Conduct groundbreaking research in Hydrogen Production Processes, Pyrolysis, Gasification, Reforming such as Steam methane reforming, and Techno-economic Analysis.
• Perform process simulations using industry-standard tools such as Aspen Plus and Hysys.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of sustainable and efficient processes.

Research 2: Conversion of Feedstocks to Useful Chemicals and Fuels

• Develop and test catalysts for the SMR for hydrogen production, conduct experimental research on pyrolysis and gasification of crude oil, biomass, organic, municipal waste, etc. to produce fuels and chemicals.
• Design and execute experiments using state-of-the-art equipment to characterize feedstocks, study reaction kinetics, and analyze product compositions.
• Proficiency in operating laboratory equipment such as thermogravimetric analyzers, pyrolysis reactors, gas chromatographs, etc.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven track record with a strong publication history in process simulation and engineering.
• Proficiency in using Simulation Tools (Aspen Plus/Hysys) and developing experimental setups.

Minimum Requirements In addition to the required qualifications, the following criteria are essential for consideration for the position:

• PhD awarded in 2021 or later.
• No grades of D or F (or equivalent) throughout the academic career.
• An average of 5 publications per year in Q1/Q2 journals
• The PhD-granting university must be globally recognized, preferably ranked in the top 200 by QS University Rankings, either overall or by subject.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, a research plan detailing their proposed contributions to the specified areas of focus, a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, and a list of publications to aasifh@kfupm.edu.sa. Please include "Postdoc Application – IRC-HTCM" in the subject line.  The shortlisted candidate will be called for an interview. Furthermore, the candidate may check the KFUPM eligibility criteria from the following link https://postdoc.kfupm.edu.sa/how-to-apply.html