Post-doctoral Fellow in Analytical Chemistry (Trace Elements in Phosphate Value Chain)

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

The Chemical & Biochemical Sciences Green Process Engineering Department (CBS) is an entity of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). The main objective of CBS is to set up a distinctive research-teaching program of international level, in order to meet the research and teaching challenges of UM6P, in particular 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 in order to propose new original alternatives in terms of efficiency, environmental friendliness and sustainability.

Job Description

CBS is looking for a post-doctoral fellow specializing in analytical chemistry, in particular the evaluation of trace elements in phosphate value chain.

In terms of research, the candidate will reinforce the team of the CBS department. His/her experience and expertise should enable him/her to contribute and pursue research activities on industrial subjects relating to chemical phosphate manufacturing processes.

The candidate will also participate in the supervision of internships, projects and practical work related to the above-mentioned scientific fields. He/she will play an active role in the life of the program, organizing seminars, workshops and conferences related to the chemical and Process Engineering stream.

The candidate will also be expected to participate in UM6P's collective projects and external missions, and to provide support to students (PhD and Master), i.e., supervision for the writing of reports, dissertations and end-of-study papers.

Skills

• Hybrid expertise in the following fields:
• Analytical chemistry.
• Chemical engineering.
• Materials chemistry.
• Experience in sampling, preparation & sample analysis.
• Level of experience evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Experience of working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to write publications, reports and projects.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills/programming/modeling would be a plus.

Candidate Criteria

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a related field.
• Extensive experience in sampling, preparation & samples analysis.
• Ability to assess and analyze trace elements by different techniques.
• Ability to carry out feasibility, cost, risk and opportunity assessment studies.
• A proven track record of research publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Exceptional communication skills aligned with UM6P's emphasis on knowledge dissemination and impactful outreach.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for teamwork.
• Experience in chemical engineering or related fields will be appreciated.

Application and Selection

The application folder must contain:

• Detailed CV,
• Cover letter along with a synthetic presentation of the background, research works, projects and activities, publications, key achievements,
• 3 reference letters.