MAScIR - Postdoctoral Position in corrosion and failure analysis

About 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.

About Entity (Hiring entity):

MAScIR Foundation is a non-profit association that reports to the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University. Created in 2007, it aims to promote and develop technological research centers in the fields of materials and nanomaterials, biotechnology, microelectronics, and advanced materials. Its work is oriented towards applied research and innovation to meet market needs.

Description of the position:

This position aims to tackle corrosion and wear-related problems faced by our client on multiple components by analyzing maintenance data, performing failure analysis and giving recommendations backed by laboratory testing and emulation results. The candidate must be comfortable with operating in both a research and industrial setting, travel frequently to the client’s sites, communicate with multiple stakeholders (industrial client, suppliers, researchers, …), while being able to perform the expected research objectives. We seek highly motivated individuals that can propose solutions applicable in the industrial setting and develop innovative methods of testing the proposed solutions in-lab prior to their implementation. 

The candidates must hold a PhD in Metallurgy, electrochemistry, mechanical engineering or related domain. They must exhibit hands-on experience with electrochemical corrosion tests, alloy preparation techniques (cold mounting, cutting, polishing) as well as characterization techniques such as Hardness tests, XRD, SEM, Profilometry, and spark-emission spectroscopy. They must have proven ability to conduct independent research, analyze data, and communicate results effectively through publications. A hands-on experience in failure analysis is preferred.

Education

 A Ph.D. in in Metallurgy, electrochemistry, mechanical engineering, or related field.

Requirement

• Perform failure analysis on components recuperated onsite and analyze samples of the working environment.
• Analyze maintenance and process data for root cause analysis.
• Develop testing methods adapted to each studied component and working conditions for characterization and classification purposes.
• Perform metallurgical tests including melting, cutting, heat treating, etching, and polishing alloy samples
• Perform comprehensive characterization of multiple samples (mechanical, metallographic, and electrochemical tests) as well as ageing tests.
• Publish in high-impact journals in the field.
• Collaborate with industry partners and academic institutions on research projects
• Pursue research support including submission of proposals and contact with funding organizations.
• Communicate with all stakeholders including R&D peers, suppliers, and the client.