ASARI - Postdoctoral Position in Management and valorization of wastes and residues from mining and industrial sites

Entity: ASARI

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 ASARI (Hiring entity):

The African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) is a component of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Laayoune City, south of Morocco. It constitutes a structure of applied research with a vision of solving real Local, Regional, and African agriculture challenges leveraging up-to-date science and technology. To implement its vision, ASARI puts a lot of emphasis on interdisciplinary research in sectors of strategic interest for the southern regions of Morocco and for the African continent such as:

• Plant & animal biotechnology (biosaline agriculture, animal production & nutrition, valorization of native aromatic & medicinal plants and algae, etc.)
• Sustainable technologies in water, environment, and energy sectors

Description of the position:

The African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) at the satellite of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Laayoune is seeking applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of chemistry or chemical engineering for one year/Renewable every year.

The appointed candidate is expected to engage in ongoing research and publication activities at ASARI/UM6P, mentor and guide graduate students, deliver the deliverables set on the project, teach and serve on various academic committees. 

Successful candidate is expected to: 

• Have a strong experience in chemistry and/or chemical engineering.
• Have expertise in the valorization of organic and inorganic wastes/residues.
• Recover valuable components, metals, and/or materials from industrial and mining wastes/residues
• Collect samples, propose new ideas and develop innovative processes in the field of waste/residue treatment and valorization.
• Initiate and develop joint research projects and programs on the valorization of wastes/residues from mining and industrial sites.
• Conduct analytical measurements, collect research data and data interpretation.
• Write scientific articles and reports and assisting in the preparation of research proposals and protocols
• Assist in supervising and training students through different laboratory related activities and develop teaching materials. 

Education

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.

Requirement

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field from a recognized University.
• Strong experience in research in the field of organic and inorganic waste/residue management and valorization. This includes the conversion of mining and industrial wastes/residues into high value-added products.
• High publication and research record in leading international and well-ranked journals (at least 4 publications in the last 3 years) the valorization of organic and inorganic wastes and/or residues.
• Strong experience in teaching and supervising students.
• Strong English and French communication skills, both verbal and written, are required. 
• Ability to interact and communicate with industrial players in the field is highly required