ARC_AIR - Postdoctoral Research Position in Agricultural Emissions Monitoring

Employer: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

Location: Benguerir, Morocco

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: Jan 31, 2026

Discipline: Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences, Computer Sciences, Information Technology

Job Type: Postdoc

Organization Type: Academia

Job Details

The African Research Center on Air Quality and Climate (ARC_Air) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research position monitoring agricultural emissions across Africa using satellite remote sensing, atmospheric modeling, and deep learning.

Research Focus

Estimate cropland emissions (NH3, N2O, CO2, CH4) using satellite observations, atmospheric chemistry models, and physics-informed deep learning, validated through field campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct atmospheric chemistry simulations
• Develop deep learning models for emission predictions
• Participate in field campaigns across Africa
• Publish in high-impact journals
• Contribute to data visualization platforms

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Remote Sensing, or related field
• Experience in atmospheric modeling, satellite remote sensing, or machine learning
• Programming skills (Python or R)
• Strong publication record