"Postdoc in Aquaculture systems and Seaweed Monitoring"

Job description:

African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is seeking applications for one year contract as Postdoctoral in the field of Aquaculture and seaweed monitoring. Candidates should hold a PhD degree with professional experience in Aquaculture research.

Key duties:

Successful candidate is expected to:

• Publishing results in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.
• Assist with grant writing and development of new research directions.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and support lab and hatchery operations.
• Assist in organizing and launching research activities.
• Contribute to general laboratory management and logistics.
• Document the standard operating procedures.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written is required.

Criteria of the candidate:

• PhD degree in marine science, aquaculture or similar from a recognized University.
• Able to carry out field work.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
• Positive working attitude and ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis and data visualization.

Application process:

Applications should contain the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• A letter (maximum 1 page) explaining the motivation for the position
• Contact information of 3 references (Applicants are assumed to have obtained their references’ consent to be contacted for this matter)

Applications are to be submitted on the recruitment platform stating in object “Postdoc in Aquaculture systems and Seaweed Monitoring”.