Postdoc Fellowship

Area of specialization

Critical Zone is the “heterogeneous, near-surface environment in which complex interactions involving rock, soil, water, air, and living organisms regulate the natural habitat and determine availability of life-sustaining resources”. Its limits range from the top of the canopy down to the bottom of the aquifer. The successful applicant to this position will join the Global Critical Zone Science Chair to develop and conduct a research program to better understand forest nutrition and nutritional stress in Eucalyptus forest stands in Brazil.

Job application

The Global Critical Zone Science Chair at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) invites applications for a two years postdoc fellowship (candidates from Moroccan or African universities). The successful applicant will conduct research on the boron and potassium biogeochemistry in the critical zone of instrumented sites in Brazil. He.She will be mostly based in Brazil.

High precision isotopic measurements will be conducted. The candidate must have a background in either isotope geochemistry and if possible, an experience working with MCICPMS.

Criteria of the candidate

• PhD in environmental science, soil science, surface geochemistry, or related fields from a recognized Moroccan or African university.
• At least one or two high publications record in international well-ranked journals
• Significant knowledge in environmental science studies, including experienced in soil field work and abilities in isotopic geochemistry techniques and/or modeling capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Skilled in both field and lab work
• Proactive, ethic, and respectful person