ASARI - Postdoctoral Position in Agrifood Science

About UM6P:

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher education. Its educational system is based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model. It focuses on applied research and innovation both in Morocco and Africa. 

The university 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. 

About Entity (ASARI):

The African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) is a component of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). It is located in Laayoune City, in south of Morocco. Its vision is targeting real, local, regional, and African challenges in the fields of agricultural in dry lands and marginal environments, animal value chain, water and energy sustainability, biorefinery and bioenergy, cultivation and conversion of micro and macroalgae, and geology and mining.

Oriented towards Africa, ASARI acts in connection with a wide network of universities and research centers around the continent in order to link real field issues with up-to-date science. The institute has attracted multidisciplinary research teams composed of food engineers, agronomists, biochemists, biologists, … etc.

Description of the position:

• Preparation of research activities in agrifood technology
• Assistance in the teaching activities as a team member of biomass valorization program at UM6P-ASARI, to support courses related to:
  • Food technology (for farmers).
  • Biorefinery
  • Technology Instrumental process and product control. 
• Assistance in the internal and external services of the department.
• Research proposal writing for external funding
• Strong expertise and international network in Agrifood science
• Supervision of Master-students, PhDs.
• Manuscript writing and publication in peer-reviewed journal.

Education

• Ph.D. in Agrifood science or related field from a recognized University

Requirement

• 3-5 years’ experience in the field of Agrifood science 
• High publication record in leading international and well ranked journals
• Strong experience in supervising Master and PhD students. 
• High interested in applied research.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Ability to initiate, conduct, and publish research results in a scientific manner and to attract external funding.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to communicate fluently in English.