"ASARI - Postdoctoral Position in Management and valorization of wastes and residues from mining and industrial sites"

About ASARI (Hiring entity):

The African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) is a component of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Laayoune City, south of Morocco. It constitutes a structure of applied research with a vision of solving real Local, Regional, and African agriculture challenges leveraging up-to-date science and technology. To implement its vision, ASARI puts a lot of emphasis on interdisciplinary research in sectors of strategic interest for the southern regions of Morocco and for the African continent such as:

• Plant & animal biotechnology (biosaline agriculture, animal production & nutrition, valorization of native aromatic & medicinal plants and algae, etc.)
• Sustainable technologies in water, environment, and energy sectors

Description of the position:

The African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) at the satellite of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Laayoune is seeking applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of chemistry or chemical engineering for one year/Renewable every year.

The appointed candidate is expected to engage in ongoing research and publication activities at ASARI/UM6P, mentor and guide graduate students, deliver the deliverables set on the project, teach and serve on various academic committees.

Successful candidate is expected to:

• Have a strong experience in chemistry and/or chemical engineering.
• Have expertise in the valorization of organic and inorganic wastes/residues.
• Recover valuable components, metals, and/or materials from industrial and mining wastes/residues
• Collect samples, propose new ideas and develop innovative processes in the field of waste/residue treatment and valorization.
• Initiate and develop joint research projects and programs on the valorization of wastes/residues from mining and industrial sites.
• Conduct analytical measurements, collect research data and data interpretation.
• Write scientific articles and reports and assisting in the preparation of research proposals and protocols
• Assist in supervising and training students through different laboratory related activities and develop teaching materials.

Education

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.

Requirement

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field from a recognized University.
• Strong experience in research in the field of organic and inorganic waste/residue management and valorization. This includes the conversion of mining and industrial wastes/residues into high value-added products.
• High publication and research record in leading international and well-ranked journals (at least 4 publications in the last 3 years) the valorization of organic and inorganic wastes and/or residues.
• Strong experience in teaching and supervising students.
• Strong English and French communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Ability to interact and communicate with industrial players in the field is highly required