CBS Postdoc in Sustainable Hydrometallurgy

Offer Description

About Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing.

More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities, for students, professors, and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model.

In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with external institutions for developing up to date science and at continent level in order to address real challenges.

All our programs run as start-ups and can be self-organized when they reach a critical mass. Thus, academic liberty is promoted as far as funding is developed by research teams.

The research programs are integrated from long-term research to short-term applications in linkage with incubation and start-up ecosystems.

About the Chemical & Biochemical Sciences Green Process Engineering (CBS)

The Chemical & Biochemical Sciences Green Process Engineering Department (CBS) is a component of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). The main objective of CBS is to set up a distinctive research-teaching program, of international level, to meet the research and teaching challenges of UM6P, on green and environmental chemistry applied to all aspects of chemical sciences: organic and inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical biology, biochemical and thermal reactions.

Research at CBS is organized around several major areas, which aim to answer challenging industrial questions, from complex chemical and biochemical reactions to scale-up and validation of process engineering. CBS projects aim at an in-depth understanding of the molecular mechanisms of all transformations to propose new original alternatives in terms of efficiency, environmental friendliness, and sustainability.

Job Description

The CBS department at UM6P is seeking a highly motivated and qualified researcher for a Postdoctoral position in Hydrometallurgy with the common objective to develop sustainable recycling processes for separation and recovery of valuable and critical metals from various waste streams. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to advancing the department's research initiatives and supporting mission of research excellence and innovation. The work includes the design and experimental study of basic model as well as more applied systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expertise in hydrometallurgy, and/or flotation, precipitation, etc. Strong academic credentials and scientific proficiency documented in publications.
• Strong laboratory/instrumental skills
• An analytical approach
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality Analyse experimental data, interpret results, and contribute to the development of new hypotheses and research directions.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present research findings at national and international conferences.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams within the department and with external partners to enhance research outcomes.

Candidate Criteria

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or hydrometallurgy.
• Research Excellence: A strong track record of high-quality research demonstrated through publications in reputable international journals.
• Collaborative Mindset: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and external partners to address complex challenges.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills in English. Proficiency in French a plus.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Alignment with UM6P's focus on entrepreneurship,

Application and Selection:

• The application folder must contain:
• Detailed CV, Cover letter along with a comprehensive presentation of the candidate background, research work, projects, and key activities (publications and achievements)
• Research and teaching statement, entrepreneurial ideas, and concepts if any, and services to UM6P community: max 3-4 pages,
• 2 reference letters.

Our Offer

• Very competitive salary and benefits package.
• A unique set of research partners and collaborators.