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 internal and external institutions for developing up to date scientific research 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 the Chemical & Biochemical Sciences Green Process Engineering (CBS)
The Chemical & Biochemical Sciences Green Process Engineering Department (CBS) is a component 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 and environmental 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.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly qualified Assistant Professor in Environmental Chemistry to join our research and teaching team. The successful candidate will develop innovative projects related to waste management (solid, liquid, and gaseous), air and water pollution control, and sustainable treatment solutions, particularly in relation to phosphate industry challenges, including odor control and emissions reduction.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead research projects in environmental chemistry, with a focus on industrial applications related to phosphate processing, odor emissions, and air and water pollution control.
- Design innovative solutions for waste treatment, emission reduction, and odor mitigation in industrial settings.
- Teach courses related to green chemistry, environmental analysis, and chemical engineering.
- Supervise master's, Ph.D., and postdoctoral students.
- Collaborate with industrial partners, particularly in the phosphate sector, to develop sustainable environmental solutions.
- Contribute to the academic and scientific life of UM6P.
Candidate Criteria
- Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Significant experience in applied research on waste management, industrial pollution control, and odor mitigation technologies.
- Expertise in environmental analysis and modeling tools (quantitative analysis of solid, liquid, and gaseous samples).
- Experience in addressing environmental challenges specific to phosphate industries is highly desirable.
- Experience in radiochemistry and radionuclides is a plus.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Excellent communication skills and commitment to student training and supervision.
Application and Selection:
The application folder must contain:
- Detailed CV,
- Cover letter along with a synthetic presentation of the background, research works, projects and activities, publications, key achievements,
- Research and teaching plans, entrepreneurial ideas and concepts if any, and services to UM6P community: max 3-4 pages,
- 3 reference letters.
