ASARI - Postdoctoral Researcher in Biodiesel Production from Biomass

African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI-UM6P)

Position Announcement

Job Title: ASARI- Postdoctoral Researcher in Biodiesel Production from Biomass 

Job description:

African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral researcher in the field of Postdoctoral Researcher in Biodiesel Production from Biomass. 

Ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students across the university and externally is required.

Evidence of research excellence is expected. Strong French and English communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.

Key duties:

Successful candidate is expected to: 

• Develop and optimize lipid extraction protocols 
• Conduct lipid conversion into biodiesel 
• Analyze lipid profiles and biodiesel quality 
• Conduct mass balance, lipid yield, and biodiesel productivity assessments
• Publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner 
• Present research results at national scientific meetings 
• Conduct original research within an international framework
• Have a creative, open, and resilient mind

Criteria of the candidate:

• PhD degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Bioenergy, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline from a recognized University.
• Strong expertise in lipid extraction and biodiesel production
• Good written and spoken English as well as presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, and organizational skills with an ability to work efficiently both independently and in a team

About UM6P:

Located at the heart of the future Green City of Benguerir, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), a higher education institution with an international standard, is established to serve Morocco and the African continent. Its vision is honed around research and innovation at the service of education and development. This unique nascent university, with its state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, has woven a sound academic and research network, and its recruitment process is seeking high quality academics and professionals in order to boost its quality-oriented research environment. 

UM6P is a very ambitious university, enjoying ample research funding, moderate teaching load, and excellent facilities. 

In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with external institutions, both international ones for developing up to date science, and at continent level to address real African challenges. 

UM6P offers highly competitive salaries at the international level. Our researchers get incentives through a participation to the intellectual property they develop. 

About ASARI (UM6P Laâyoune):

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. 

Application process:

Applications should contain the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• A letter (maximum 1 page) explaining the motivation for the position
• Contact information of 3 references (Applicants are assumed to have obtained their references’ consent to be contacted for this matter)

Applications are to be submitted on the recruitment platform stating in object “Postdoctoral Researcher in Biodiesel Production from Biomass”.