AGBS – Postdoctoral position in Biological and thermochemical processes

Postdoctoral Researcher AgroBioSciences Department (AgBS) College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences (CAES) Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Host program: College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, AgroBioSciences Program. Position: Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbial engineering applied to mineral byproducts Duration: 2 years (CDD) Description The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) has an opening for post-doctoral fellow in the field of biological engineering and Biotechnology with a strong background in anaerobic/aerobic microbial processes. The candidate should have solid experience with microbial processes employed in the valorization of mineral processing residues. The candidate should demonstrate a strong background in aerobic and anaerobic bioprocesses for metal recovery from complex mineral matrices. Experience with applied microbiology and bioreactor design (e.g. Aero/ anaerobic systems, batch/ continuous reactors), biostatistical analysis and molecular biology is highly required. Key responsibilities The candidate will be expected to: - Plan and conduct research as part of the research team and contribute in designing, planning and implementing research activities and experiments, data collection and research results analyses and interpretation. - Generate high-quality research publications, including peer-reviewed articles and conference papers, showcasing excellence in research. - Develop innovative technologies and methodologies for microbial resources recovery from mineral matrices. - Screen for potent microbial strain for the selective bioleaching of valuable metals from mineral matrices. - Perform targeted Engineering of microbial strains. - Produce technical reports and teaching material for capacity-building courses (if applicable). - Develop and implement collaborative research with different partners and networks. - Mentor and collaborate with PhD, master, and undergrad students, providing guidance on research projects. - Prepare and contribute to writing grant proposal applications. Education, qualifications and experience: - Ph.D. in environmental engineering, environmental biotechnology, bioengineering, chemical engineering, environmental microbiology, environmental science, or a related field. - Strong background and expertise in Anaerobic/aerobic biotechnology. - Proven expertise in multi-omics techniques. - Experience in molecular biology, bioinformatics and biostatistics - Experience in empirical research in waste conversion, operating bioreactor systems, knowledge of anaerobic biotechnology and applied microbiology. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams and collaborate with national and international partners. - Excellent communication skills in English and French, both written and verbal. - A track record of publication in well ranked journals. - Established collaborations with renowned international researchers in the field of environmental biotechnology. - Enthusiasm towards generating new ideas and passion for solving challenging problems that require complex creative solutions.