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.
In its research approach, 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 CBS Department:
The Chemical & Biochemical Sciences Green Process Engineering Department (CBS) is an entity of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). The main objective of CBS is to set up a distinctive research-teaching program of international level, to meet the research and teaching challenges of UM6P, in particular on green chemistry applied to all aspects of chemical sciences: organic and inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical biology, biochemical and thermal reactions.
Research at CBS is organized around several major areas, which aim to answer challenging industrial questions, from complex chemical and biochemical reactions to scale-up and validation of process engineering. CBS projects aim at an in-depth understanding of the molecular mechanisms of all transformations in order to propose new original alternatives in terms of efficiency, environmental friendliness and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Research Activities
- Develop an independent research program focused on crop nutrition, soil fertility, and plant physiology.
- Secure research funding by preparing and submitting competitive grant proposals.
- Contribute to innovation through the development and filing of patents.
- Disseminate research findings through publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Teaching activities
- Supervise graduate students conducting master's or PhD research in crop nutrition, soil fertility, plant physiology, or related disciplines.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in agronomy, plant nutrition, and soil science.
- Develop and update course materials to reflect current research and advancements in the field.
Academic and Industry Partnerships
- Build collaborative relationships with academic colleagues, research centers, and industry stakeholders to support interdisciplinary research in soil fertility, crop nutrition, and plant physiology.
- Engage with industry partners to ensure research initiatives address practical agricultural challenges, promoting the application and transfer of innovative technologies.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Agronomy with a focus on Soil Fertility and Crop Physiology.
- Strong foundation in plant-soil interactions, nutrient management, and crop physiological processes.
- More than 5 years of experience in research and academic settings (Postdoctoral research, and/or relevant industry or university positions).
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in soil fertility, crop nutrition, and plant physiology, with a proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in agronomy, soil science, plant physiology, or related fields (including roles as a teaching assistant or course instructor).
- A commitment to pedagogical innovation and the ability to mentor and engage students through active and research-based learning.
Application File
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Cover letter outlining research experience, key achievements, and future research interests
- Curriculum Vitae and List of publications
- Educational syllabus (for relevant courses taught or proposed)
- Research statement detailing past work, ongoing projects, and future research plans
- Names and contact information of three external referees (not currently affiliated with UM6P)
- Letters of recommendation from recognized peers in the discipline
