Post Doc Position

Roles and responsibilities

• Conduct research under supervision as a member of the research team or under the direct supervision of a Principal Investigator (PI) or, where appropriate, semi-independently to contribute to a defined area of research.
• Facilitate the development of new research objectives, methodology, and solutions relating to the field of research.
• Perform day-to-day research activities and ensure proper and accurate documentation storage and archiving of data for future referencing.
• Develop and design prototypes utilizing appropriate tools, methodologies, and techniques to achieve the required results of the project/research.
• Contribute to high-impact research focused on infrastructure resilience, particularly addressing vulnerabilities in industrial, transportation, water, and power supply networks.
• Understanding of Techno economic assessment and life cycle analysis.
• Optimization and modeling.
• Create reports on research findings and recommendations from the conducted analysis and research to present to the appropriate research committees.
• Develop presentations related to research activities intended for cross-functional teams, research groups, PIs, and others, as appropriate.
• Assist faculty and PIs in supervising Master’s and PhD students in relevant labs and for theses/dissertation committees.
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams to develop strategies for mitigating risks associated with climate change and other disruptions.
• Perform literature searches, attend scientific meetings, and keep abreast of literature & technology in own field; participate in the writing of scientific papers and other scholarly outputs as needed.
• Develop and maintain networks within the national and international research community to increase knowledge and research skills and enhance the reputation of HBKU research.
• Conduct research in compliance with ethical and safety standards, as required by University policies.
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Desired candidate profile

• PhD in a field relevant to the research conducted & 0-3 years of relevant research experience as a postdoc.
• Experience interpreting technical data and creating concise reports of the same.
• Knowledge of qualitative research methods and tools (e.g., surveys, questionnaires, focus groups, stakeholder mapping).
• Quantitative skills in modeling, simulation, and network analysis, and proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R).
• Strong knowledge of applicable research regulations.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports & communications and articulate ideas clearly and concisely. Arabic proficiency is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration across disciplines.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and the technology of common equipment found in relevant labs.