Postdoctoral Researcher in Non-Destructive Testing

We seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our Technology Consortium, ENERCOMP , at KAUST , with a strong background in non-destructive testing (NDT) of composite materials.

The successful candidate will lead experimental and computational research; evaluate and develop advanced NDT technologies; analyze data; publish research findings; and collaborate with industry and academic partners to advance inspection and structural health monitoring technologies.

• Initiate the design, development, execution and implementation of NDT technology research projects for inspection of composites,
• Investigate the feasibility of applying new scientific principles and concepts to potential NDT inventions and products
• Evaluate NDT solutions from existing partners and provide recommendations about their suitability and path to applications.
• Define and execute NDT research tasks, analyzing data, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting research at scientific conferences
• Assist in formulation of long-term plans for NDT development in collaboration with KAUST TTO and partners’ business units
• Lead the development of an internationally recognized experimental and computational platform on NDT and Structural Health Monitoring (SHM).
• Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories and may contribute to scientific literature and conferences
• May participate in development of patent applications
• Coordinate inter-partners activities and research effort
• Support the supervision of PhD and MSc students.
• PhD in mechanical, materials, civil, aerospace or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Experience as a researcher in development NDT methods for composites
• Experience as a researcher in NDT topics such as: Ultrasonic, Digital Radiography, Shearography, Thermography, Microwave, THz, and X-Ray Computed Tomography
• Advanced experience in Ultrasonic Phased Array technology or Terahertz is a must
• Experience in NDT of composite materials for Energy, Oil & Gas and/or Hydrogen is a must
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective team leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in preparation of research project proposals, in execution of research projects, and in project budget and schedule management
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Please submit, as a single PDF, to Gilles Lubineau (With a systematic cc to Asif Khan and Rizwan Bajwa ), quoting reference [Post Doc-MCEM24-NDT Laminated Joints/Composite Repairs]:

• Detailed CV including list of publications, awards, with potential start date.
• Short statement of previous work, title of the post-doc fellowship you apply for, and a description of your vision and of your research plan on that field (the document does not need to be extensive - no more than one A4 page – but should be very high quality. It should clearly highlight a vision of the candidate in the field, a prior understanding of the related literature and the definition of key steps towards innovative results in the field. Special care should be given by the candidate to this document, which is a key element of the decision process towards recruitment.
• Names and contact information of three referees.
• Slides from a recent presentation at a conference or seminar.
• PDF of a recent publication considered by the candidate as being representative of his research work.