"Postdoctoral Fellow in Sustainable Materials Research"

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.

About Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P):

Located at the heart of the Green City of Benguerir, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), a higher education institution with an international standard, was established to serve Morocco and the African continent and to advance applied research and innovation. This unique university, with state-of-the-art infrastructure, has woven an extensive academic and research network, and its recruitment process is seeking outstanding academics and professionals to promote Morocco and Africa’s innovation ecosystem.

About the Sustainable Materials Research Center (SusMat - RC):

The Sustainable Materials Research Center (SusMat - RC) is a multidisciplinary research center engaged in the development of advanced biobased products and materials thereof using biotechnological, physical and chemical conversion strategies and engineering processes (b) understanding and controlling their underlying specific functionalities and the structure-properties relationship acting over multiple length scales from the molecular, nano to the macro level and their cross-interactions and (c) utilizing the gathered knowledge and the invented materials to address key technological challenges in Morocco and African continent and assist the transition toward a green and circular economy.