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
KeResearch Scientist in Sustainable Materials Development and Industrial By-Product Valorization.
Area of Research:
- Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry
- Inorganic and sustainable Chemistry
- Inorganic Materials and recycling
- Valorization of industrials waste and by-products.
Key duties:
- Conduct advanced research in Sustainable Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Sciences.
- Specialize in the development and advanced characterization of sustainable materials, including cementitious materials, valorization of industrial by-products, and natural resources.
- Focus on optimizing the physico-chemistry of cementitious systems.
- Collaborate with current faculty members in related fields and actively contribute to interdisciplinary research collaborations within the MSN department and UM6P's ecosystem.
- Engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students across the university and externally.
Required Skills:
The candidate must have demonstrated research excellence in one or more of the following disciplinary fields:
- Scientific achievements in inorganic chemistry, in publications from international journals,
- Synthesis, preparative purification techniques and structural characterization of inorganic materials and recycling (SEM/EDS, XRD, IR, XRF, UV-Vis, TGA/DTA/DSC, Materials resistances) is expected.
- Research productivity in by-products valorization, Inorganic chemistry, or closely related fields.
- Ability to plan and execute multi-step synthetic schemes to access target materials.
- Develop new sustainable methodologies for the synthesis of existing as well as new materials.
- Excellent lab skills and background in inorganic synthesis are essential.
- Experience with purification & extraction of inorganic/organometallic compounds.
- Publication track record
Profile recherché
Candidate Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in materials science, civil engineering, chemical engineering, physical chemistry, or related fields. Candidates with expertise in these areas are strongly encouraged to apply.
- At least two years of postdoctoral research experience or industrial experience in inorganic chemistry and sustainable materials synthesis.
- A strong track record of over 10 high-quality publications in the last two years, in leading international and well ranked journals, preferably on the development of materials for the application in Construction and building materials,
- An H-index higher than 10.
- Possess excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Capacity to generate new ideas and passion to solve challenging problems that require complex creative solutions.
Applications must be submitted online; the folder must contain:
- A cover letter indicating the position applied for and the main research interests,
- A detailed CV,
- Brief research statements,
- 3 references.
