SUSMAT-RC - Postdoctoral Position in Computer-Aided Design and Discovery of Sustainable Polymer Materials

Job description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral researcher to join our dynamic team in the Sustainable Materials Research Center (SusMat-RC) at UM6P. The successful candidate will work on an exciting project focused on extracting and analyzing experimental and computational data to develop predictive models for polymer-based materials. This project aims to leverage computational chemistry techniques and data-driven approaches to optimize the properties of novel polymer-based materials.

Key duties

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Build and evaluate chemical databases based on experimental and computational data.
• Establish predictive models based on artificial intelligence methods. 
• Utilize the developed models to design and optimize the properties of materials. 
• Conduct thorough experimental testing of developed materials.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including organic and inorganic chemists, and data scientists.
• Maintain detailed records of experimental and computational procedures, results, and observations. 
• Prepare technical reports, research papers, and presentations for conferences and scientific publications.
• Contribute to the generation of new research ideas, participate in grant writing activities, and seek external funding opportunities to support ongoing research projects.
• Contribute on the group’s activities in processing of sustainable materials, (bio)polymer composites and their applications.
• Participate in the supervision of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students.

Criteria of the candidate

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• PhD in Computational Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Strong background in computational chemistry techniques, including molecular dynamics, quantum mechanical simulations, and machine learning.
• Proficiency in programming languages and computational software’s.
• Strong motivation and passion for research in the field of sustainable materials and materials science.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective dissemination of research results.
• Exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
• Strong commitment to high-quality research and ethical standards.

Application and Selection

Application folder must contain:

• Detailed CV.
• Motivation letter, emphasizing your specific interest and motivation
• Brief research statement.
• Contact information of 2 referees. 

About Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)

Located at the heart of the Green City of Benguerir, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), a higher education institution with an international standard, was established to serve Morocco and the African continent and to advance applied research and innovation. This unique university, with state-of-the-art infrastructure, has woven an extensive academic and research network, and its recruitment process is seeking outstanding academics and professionals to promote Morocco and Africa’s innovation ecosystem. 

About the Sustainable Materials Research Center (SusMat - RC)

The Sustainable Materials Research Center (SusMat - RC) is a multidisciplinary research center engaged in the development of advanced biobased products and materials thereof using biotechnological, physical and chemical conversion strategies and engineering processes (b) understanding and controlling their underlying specific functionalities and the structure-properties relationship acting over multiple length scales from the molecular, nano to the macro level and their cross-interactions and (c) utilizing the gathered knowledge and the invented materials to address key technological challenges in Morocco and African continent and assist the transition toward a green and circular economy.