GSMI- Post-doctoral Position in Sustainable Geomaterials from Industrial by-products 11339

Geology & Sustainable Mining Institute

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University - Benguerir - Morocco

About the employer

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa and aims to position itself among world-renowned universities in its fields.

The University is engaged in economic and human development and puts research and innovation at the forefront of African development. A mechanism that enables it to consolidate Morocco's frontline position in these fields, in a unique partnership-based approach and boosting skills training relevant for the future of Africa. Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to leave its mark nationally, continentally, and globally.

UM6P is located in the municipality of Benguerir, in the very heart of the Green City and only 70 km away from Marrakech. Thanks to its prestigious architectural landscape and modern equipment, the UM6P offers premium conditions for a desirable lifestyle. 

GSMI (Geology & Sustainable Mining institute) aims to strengthen its industrial partnerships within and beyond Morocco and Africa by adopting an integrated and sustainable strategic vision of R&D and training. The institute focuses on various aspects of the mine lifecycle and aims to provide significantly higher added value. In addition to conventional mineral resources R&D, GSMI places emphasis on developing the mine of the future, which includes areas such as geo-mineralogy of mineral resources, circular economy, resource governance, sustainable management of water in mining, and integrated management of mine discharges.

Job Description: 

The successful candidate will carry out duties to the highest standard and will:

• Undertake original research of international excellence.

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own and/or collaborative research area.

• Prepare papers for publication in leading journals and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences, workshops and meetings resulting in successful research outputs.

• Communicate to the research project team the development, progress and results of research activities ensuring that relevant information and issues in the implementation of projects/experiments are captured in as comprehensive and timely manner as possible.

• Develop collaborative links with the core scientific personnel in related program areas to gain exposure to, and build knowledge on experimental/research activities and approaches, in order to improve conceptual development and implementation.

• Identify areas of improvement within the research structure using integrated management approaches in pursuit of capacity building/strengthening and the preservation of scientific rigor in research studies.

• Support if required, the development of proposals for research funding.

PROFIL :

• A PhD, or equivalent in chemistry or materials science, environmental sciences or relevant discipline in wastes valorization and recycling.

• Expert knowledge of inorganic material or mineral synthesis, preferentially in cement binders, geopolymers and ceramic products

• Background knowledge in two or more of the following areas: Cement manufacturing, Ceramics and glass synthesis, Heavy metal leaching from fluid-rock interaction, Mineral dissolution kinetics and Microstructural and mineralogical characterization

• Background knowledge in industrial by-products recycling and repurposing.

• Experience with phosphogypsum; a by-product of the fertilizer industry; valorization as construction materials is an asset.

 SKILLS & QUALITIES

• Excellent communication in both English and French languages.

• Good publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.

• Excellent networking ability and organizational skills.

• Experience in co-supervision and coordination of masters and PhD level students

• Proven ability of working with team members and PhD students to help build their research skills and knowledge and to support and guide their professional development.

• Ability to generate new ideas, links, and builds upon existing ideas to generate unique concepts and solutions.