Place: UM6P Laayoune ASARI
Expected start date : June 2024
About ASARI
The African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) launched by UM6P in Laayoune in 2020 within the Foum Eloued technopole project focuses on several research and development programs including biosaline agriculture, native species valorisation, camel value chain, water and renewable energy. The institute consists of a multidisciplinary team of agronomists, biochemists, molecular biologists, bioprocess specialists, animal scientist, etc to respond to regional challenges affecting marginal environments.
Job Summary
The postdoc will conduct research, prepare proposals, write reports and scientific papers to address the agricultural production issues associated with marginal environment such salinity and drought. As such, the candidate will conduct research activities tackling all aspects related to crop production testing and developing solutions and best practices to improve agricultural productivity under marginal and arid conditions.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Additional responsibilities will include:
The candidate will also be expected to help maintain all field and laboratory equipment, order supplies as needed, and help maintain research plot records and. Responsibilities also involve frequent travelling to different experimental platforms and farmer’s fields at national and international level
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Desirable:
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation with a focus on Africa.
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