ACER CoE - Post Doc in Supercapacitors

About Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing.   

More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities, for students, professors and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model.

In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with external institutions for developing up to date science and at continent level in order to address real challenges.

All our programs run as start-ups and can be self-organized when they reach a critical mass. Thus, academic liberty is promoted as far as funding is developed by research teams.

The research programs are integrated from long-term research to short-term applications in linkage with incubation and start-up ecosystems.

About ACER

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.

Job Description

The successful candidate will:

• Conduct original research of international excellence.

• Design experiments (DoE) for the synthesis of nanoarchitectured materials and nanocomposites for supercapacitor applications.

• Support equipment procurement and effectively coordinate with international suppliers.

• Assemble and test supercapacitor devices.

• Prepare publications for leading journals and present findings at national and international conferences, workshops, and meetings.

• Communicate research developments, progress, and results to the research team.

• Identify areas for improvement within the research framework using integrated management approaches to enhance capacity building, maintain scientific rigor, and strengthen research studies.

• Support the development of research funding proposals, as needed.

• Assist in supervising M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, guiding their research work.

Candidate Profile

Given the multidisciplinary nature of ACER, the ideal candidate should have a broad scientific background, including:

• A Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Processes, or a related engineering discipline.

• A strong background in electrochemical surface science.

• Proficiency in elemental and structural analysis using various techniques.

• Knowledge of advanced structural characterizations (highly valued).

• Expertise in surface analysis, electrochemistry (including cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge–discharge, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy), electrode preparation, and aging tests (long-term cycling stability).

• Familiarity with risk assessment and safe working procedures in a chemical laboratory.

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English.

• A proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary, multicultural team.

Candidature Submission

Applicants should submit:

1. A cover letter outlining research experience, achievements, and research interests.

2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae.

3. A list of publications.

4. The names and contact information of three referees who are not current UM6P faculty members.