Host Institution

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa, aiming to position itself among the world s leading universities in its fields. The University is committed to economic and human development and places research and innovation at the heart of Africa s progress.

Located in the municipality of Benguerir, at the heart of the Green City, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to make a lasting impact at the national, continental, and global levels.

About ARC_AIR African Research Center on Air Quality and Climate

The African Research Center on Air Quality and Climate (ARC_AIR) is a research unit within UM6P dedicated to advancing scientific understanding and innovative solutions in the fields of air quality, atmospheric chemistry, and climate.

Research Area

Earth Observation
Artificial Intelligence
Climate Change
Urban and Territorial Sustainability
Water Energy Food Nexus

Position Description

African Research Center on Air Quality and Climate (ARC_AIR) of UM6P invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position within an interdisciplinary research program focusing on the integrated analysis of climate change, urbanization, resource systems, and territorial performance, with a particular emphasis on Morocco, Africa, and semi-arid to arid regions.

Research Scope and Objectives

AI-driven territorial diagnostics and foresight, integrating multi-source satellite data with machine learning and spatial modeling
Climate water energy agriculture interactions, with applications to water scarcity, urban heat stress, air quality, and territorial resilience
Land-use and land-cover change (LULCC) and its impacts on surface climate, ecosystem services, and socio-economic systems
Urban and territorial sustainability indicators, observatories, and decision-support tools for policy and planning
Energy demand and territorial energy metabolism, including building-scale, urban-scale and territorial-scale assessments
Urban and peri-urban agriculture as climate-resilient territorial solutions

Expected Contributions

Conduct independent and collaborative research leading to publications in high-impact international journals
Develop and apply advanced geospatial, statistical, and AI-based methodologies
Contribute to international research projects, reports, and proposals
Support the supervision of graduate students and contribute to capacity building
Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers, institutions, and stakeholders

Required Qualifications

PhD in Remote Sensing, Geospatial Sciences, Environmental Science, Climate Science, Data Science, Urban Studies, or related fields
Strong background in Earth Observation data analysis and/or spatial modeling
Proven ability to publish in high impact peer-reviewed international journals
Experience with machine/deep learning / AI applied to environmental or urban systems
Familiarity with climate modeling, urban climate, urban agriculture, water resources, and energy systems
Experience working in interdisciplinary or international research projects
Interest in policy-relevant and impact-oriented research

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

Cover letter outlining research interests and motivation
Curriculum Vitae (including publication list)
Research statement (1 2 pages) describing alignment with the research program
One or two representative publications
Contact information of two referees

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ARC_AIR - Postdoctoral Position in Earth Observation, AI, and Territorial Sustainability

University of Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P)

635F+4QX Lotissement verte .ville verte, Ben Guerir, Morocco

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ARC_AIR - Postdoctoral Position in Earth Observation, AI, and Territorial Sustainability

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635F+4QX Lotissement verte .ville verte, Ben Guerir, Morocco

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ARC_AIR - Postdoctoral Position in Earth Observation, AI, and Territorial Sustainability

University of Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P)

635F+4QX Lotissement verte .ville verte, Ben Guerir, Morocco

Host Institution

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75th Annual Highway Geology Symposium

GSA Annual Meeting 2026

AGU Fall Meeting 2026

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19th SGA Biennial Meeting

Southeastern Section Meeting 2027

SEG 2026 Conference

AGU Fall Meeting 2026

GSA Annual Meeting 2026

76th Annual New Mexico Geological Society Fall Field Conference