"ASARI - Postdoctoral Position in Fungal Biotechnology and Biomass Valorization"

Description of the position

• African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Laayoune is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of Fungal Biotechnology and Biomass Valorization.
• Candidates should hold a PhD in fungal biotechnology, fungal genetics, or a related field.
• Ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students across the university and externally is required.
• Evidence of research excellence is expected. Strong French and English communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.

Education

A Ph.D. in fungal biotechnology, fungal genetics, or a related field from a recognized university.

Requirement

• Strong expertise in fungal biotechnology and biodiversity
• Strong expertise in the extraction and characterization of enzymes
• Demonstrated expertise with isolating, culturing, and experimenting with various fungal species from field samples
• Experience in studying fungal biodiversity
• Knowledge and familiarity with fungal genetic engineering
• High publication record in leading international and well ranked journals
• An experience in supervising of Master and/or PhD students
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.