CBS - Postdoctoral Researcher in Process Engineering and Formulation

CBS Education and Research Specialization Area:
A multidisciplinary profile combining process engineering, formulation, and materials chemistry. Research focuses on the development of fertilizers and chemical additives.

Duration of the Postdoctoral Position
Three years.

Job Description
The Department of Chemical & Biochemical Sciences – Green Process Engineering (CBS) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher specialized in Process Engineering and Formulation, particularly in the synthesis of fertilizers and additives, as well as in the study of physicochemical and thermal phenomena of granular and divided products.

In terms of research, the candidate will strengthen the CBS department team, Fertilizers Unit. Their experience and expertise should enable them to contribute to and pursue research activities related to industrial topics inherent to chemical processes for fertilizer manufacturing, their storage, and the development of additives.

The candidate will also participate in the supervision of internships, projects, and laboratory practicals related to the scientific fields. They will actively contribute to program life through the organization of seminars, workshops, and conferences related to the Process Engineering and Formulation track.

The candidate will also be required to participate in collective projects and external missions of UM6P, and to provide support to students (PhD and Master’s), i.e., supervision for the writing of reports, theses, and final-year projects.

By contributing to the implementation of the CBS department’s objectives, the position holder will facilitate internal communication, promote cooperation, and ensure the preservation of team spirit and a harmonious working environment, with the aim of strengthening efficiency and academic excellence.

Candidate Criteria:

• Hold a PhD in Process Engineering or any other recognized equivalent degree;
• Ability to design and evaluate the performance of unit operations;
• Ability to conduct feasibility, cost, and risk/opportunity assessment studies;
• Possess relevant experience in research and development related to Process Engineering;
• Have experience in applied industrial research;
• Demonstrate an aptitude for teamwork.

Skills

• Hybrid expertise in the following areas:
– Process Engineering,
– Formulation,
– Materials Chemistry,
– Experience in conducting pilot-scale trials;
• Proven experience demonstrated through publications in peer-reviewed journals;
• Proficiency in French and English;
• Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team;
• Strong writing skills for publications, reports, and projects;
•Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Knowledge of computing/programming/modeling would be an asset.

About UM6P

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is a science- and technology-oriented university located in Benguerir (Morocco), in close proximity to Marrakech.
UM6P is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards in teaching and research in fields that are crucial for the sustainable economic development of Morocco and, more broadly, Africa.
The university has established numerous international partnerships (École des Mines de Paris, Sciences Po Paris and Aix, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Columbia University, etc.) as well as national partnerships (with Hassan II University of Casablanca and Cadi Ayyad University of Marrakech).

About CBS

The Department of Chemical & Biochemical Sciences – Green Process Engineering (CBS) is a component of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). The main objective of CBS is to establish a distinctive, internationally recognized research and education program to address UM6P’s challenges in research and teaching, particularly in green and sustainable chemistry applied to all aspects of chemical sciences: organic and inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical biology, biochemical/bioconversion/thermal reactions, etc.

Research within CBS is organized around several major areas aimed at addressing important industrial questions, from chemical and biochemical transformations to the validation of concepts and processes. CBS projects seek to develop a deep understanding of the molecular mechanisms of all transformations in order to propose original new alternatives in terms of efficiency and sustainability.

The CBS department operates on the principle of partnerships with Moroccan and international universities and adopts joint-degree and jointly labeled laboratory approaches.