GSMI- Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrochemistry

Location:GSMI,UM6P,Benguerir

Preferredstartdate:assoonaspossible

ProjectContext

Asfreshwaterscarcityandenvironmentalregulationsincrease,electrochemicalseparationtechnologiesare gaining significant interest for sustainable seawater desalination.

Thispostdoctoralpositionispartofaresearchprojectaimingtodesign,optimize,andevaluate electrochemical systems [electrodialysis with bipolar membranes (BMED] for sustainable desalination brine treatment, at the crossroads of electrochemistry, membrane science, and environmental engineering.

MainResponsibilities

• Designandoperatelab-scaleBMEDsetups,includingmulti-compartmentelectrochemicalcells.
• Testandcharacterizemembranes:transportpropertiesandselectivity.
• Monitorandanalyzesystemperformance:currentefficiency,ionseparationrates,energyconsumption, etc.
• Modeliontransportandsystembehaviorunderdifferentoperationalconditions.
• Collaboratewithresearchersindiverseprojectsandcontributetoscientificpublicationsandproject reporting.

CandidateProfile

• PhDinelectrochemistry,chemicalengineering,materialsscience,orarelatedfield.
• Hands-onexperiencewithelectrodialysis,electrochemicalseparation,ormembraneprocesses.
• Strongknowledgeofiontransportmechanismsandmembranebehavior.
• Familiaritywithanalyticaltools
• Skilledinsettingupexperimentalsystemsandtroubleshooting.
• Scientificrigor,teamworkability,andgoodcommunicationskills(Englishproficiencyrequired;French optional but appreciated).

PositionDetails

• Contract:Full-timepostdoc,18-monthfixed-term,renewabledependingonprojectprogressandfunding.
• Facilities:AccesstoGSMIequipmentandanalyticalplatforms.
• Environment:Multidisciplinarylab,collaborativeprojectswithacademiaand/orindustry,opportunitiesfor conference participation.

ApplicationProcedure

Applicationmustinclude:

• AdetailedCV
• Acoverletterhighlightingrelevantexperience
• Alistof publications
• Contactinformationfor1–2academicreferences