Entreprise
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa and aims to position itself among world-renowned universities in its fields The University is engaged in economic and human development and puts research and innovation at the forefront of African development. A mechanism that enables it to consolidate Morocco’s frontline position in these fields, in a unique partnership-based approach and boosting skills training relevant for the future of Africa. Located in the municipality of Benguerir, in the very heart of the Green City, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to leave its mark nationally, continentally, and globally.
Adresse
Lot 660, Hay Moulay Rachid, Ben Guerir 43150
Poste
The centre has been recently created to address enduring process challenges in Chemistry and Engineering disciplines and create an environment for interdisciplinary research. The research program of ACER is multidisciplinary, with faculty members from backgrounds in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering focusing on different research fields such as catalysis, separation, energy generation, conversion and storage, and organic optoelectronics intelligent and advanced polymers and materials.
Area of Research:
Design and synthesis of advanced porous materials for gas/vapor separation applications.
Job description:
The Applied Chemistry and Engineering Research Centre of Excellence (ACER CoE) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University invites applications for a research assistant position to develop functional porous materials for gas or vapor separation applications. The position is open to individuals who hold a master's degree in material chemistry or related fields from a recognized University.
Period: CDD (1 year)
Key duties:
The potential candidate will carry out the following activities in the department of ACER CoE:
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Synthesize inorganic and organic-inorganic hybrid porous physical adsorbents such as zeolites, silicas, MOFs, aluminas, porous oxides, etc.,
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Selection and design of suitable organic and inorganic precursors needed to prepare made-to-order porous materials.
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Characterize the different materials to be prepared by XRD, spectroscopic, and microscopic techniques.
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Measure the performance of porous materials in gas/vapor adsorption applications using static and dynamic adsorption instruments.
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Design and implement a pilot-scale gas/vapor adsorption process, ensuring an efficient and smooth start-up.
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Participate in writing manuscripts for publishing research results in peer-reviewed international journals.
Skills:
The candidate must have demonstrated a research activity in some of the following disciplinary fields:
- Synthesis of porous or nonporous solid-state materials
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Characterization of synthesized materials using different techniques (XRD, FTIR, NMR, TGA, ICP, BET, SEM, …
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Experience in academic softwares and databases (RCSR database, Origin, X’pert highscore, Diamond, Materials studio, …) is a plus.
Application file :
- A cover letter
- A detailed CV.
- 2 References.
Profile recherché
Required profile of the candidate:
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Master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or other related disciplines.
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Motivation to understand operational requirements to achieve high-quality research.
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Willingness to learn how to generate new ideas, links, and to build upon existing ideas to generate good concepts and solutions;
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Fluency in English is required.
