"Postdoctoral Fellow in Sustainable Formulation Chemistry"

Job description:

Sustainable Materials Research Center (SUSMAT-RC) is seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral fellow to join our research team focused on the development of new sustainable formulations for different applications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of formulation chemistry to develop promising solutions and demonstrate its potential in addressing important Moroccan challenges.

Key duties:

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Contribute to the group’s activities in formulation chemistry, organic chemistry, liquid formulations, and their applications.
• Design and develop formulations based on specific requirements, such as sustainability, performance, stability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Perform chemical modifications to enhance the properties of the formulations.
• Proactively engage in collaborative R&D by providing solutions and demonstrating the potential of formulation chemistry in addressing important Moroccan technology challenges.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed and high-impact international academic journals of the field and present research results and scientific outcomes to stakeholders and at scientific meetings and conferences.
• Co-supervise ungraduated, graduate and PhD students
• Participate in developing research proposals and programs in the area of collaboration with multidisciplinary groups in the field

Criteria of the candidate:

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• PhD in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, colloids science or related field.
• Relevant experience and in-depth knowledge in the synthesis, purification, and chemical characterization of organic compounds.
• Good experience in formulation chemistry
• Hands-on experience in liquid formulation, characterization, and design as well as in emulsion formulation and characterization tools
• Experience in biopolymer extraction and functionalization and in chemical modification of vegetable and mineral oils would be an asset.

Application and Selection:

Application folder must contain:

• Detailed CV.
• Motivation letter, emphasizing your specific interest and motivation
• A brief research statement.
• Contact information of 2 referees.