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.
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Poste
Position Announcement
Job Title: Research Engineer in Bioprocess/Biorefining/Biomass valorization
Job description:
African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is seeking applications for a full-time Research Engineer in Bioprocess/Biorefining/Biomass valorization.
The successful candidate is expected to be involved in supervision of Masters’ and PhD students and conducting research in biorefining, bioprocess, and biomass valorization.
Candidates should hold a PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related fields.
Ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students across the university and externally is required.
Strong English and French communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
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Key duties:
Successful candidate is expected to:
Have a strong expertise in chemistry and/or chemical engineering
Have a strong practical knowledge in biorefining, bioprocesses, and biomass valorization
Knowledge and familiarity with biomass pre-treatment; biomass conversion, and high value-added products from algae and lignocellulosic materials as well as other types of biomass.
Publish the results of personal and sponsored research in international journals refereed by his/her peers.
Pursue and/or propose scholarly and professional activities that will keep him/her at the leading edge of his/her field.
Supervise Master and PhD students.
Criteria of the candidate:
PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related field from a recognized University
High Master of statistical and simulation tools
High publication record in leading international and well ranked journals (at least 3 publications in the last 3 years)
An experience in supervising of Master and PhD students
Excellent English and French verbal and written skills
About ASARI (UM6P Laâyoune):
The African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) is a component of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Laayoune City, south of Morocco. It constitutes a structure of applied research with a vision of solving real Local, Regional, and African agriculture challenges leveraging up-to-date science and technology. To implement its vision, ASARI puts a lot of emphasis on interdisciplinary research in sectors of strategic interest for the southern regions of Morocco and for the African continent such as:
Plant & animal biotechnology (biosaline agriculture, animal production & nutrition, valorization of native aromatic & medicinal plants and algae, etc.)
Sustainable technologies in water, environment, and energy sectors.
Application process:
Applications should contain the following documents:
Curriculum Vitae
A letter (maximum 1 page) explaining the motivation for the position
Research statement (maximum 2 pages)
Contact information of 3 references (Applicants are assumed to have obtained their references’ consent to be contacted for this matter)
Applications are to submitted on the recruitment platform stating in object “Research Engineer in Bioprocess/Biorefining/Biomass valorization”
