"Postdoctoral Researcher in Desalination and Sustainable Water Resource Management"

Job Description

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on innovative solutions in desalination and sustainable water resource management, with a particular focus on assessing the quality of water intended for agricultural use. The selected candidate will contribute to the development and optimization of desalination processes (membrane-RO), the analysis of treated water quality (especially in relation to agronomic requirements), and the study of environmental impacts associated with the reuse of such water.

Key Responsibilities:

The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for developing and optimizing desalination processes, particularly reverse osmosis, with a focus on sustainability and efficiency. The work will involve improving the performance of treatment systems and proposing solutions tailored to agricultural water needs.

A key part of the role will be to assess the quality of desalinated water in relation to agronomic requirements and to study the potential environmental impacts of its reuse, particularly regarding soil salinity and contamination of water resources.

The researcher will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, take part in testing campaigns (in the lab or in the field), analyze the collected data, and contribute to the dissemination of results through scientific publications, technical reports, and participation in innovative projects.

Candidate Criteria

• PhD degree in Chemistry, with a specialization in inorganic chemistry, water treatment, or a closely related field, is required. Proven experience integrating water-related challenges within the agricultural context is highly desirable.
• Research Excellence: A strong research track record focused on desalination, water treatment, or sustainable processes, with direct or potential applications in the agricultural sector, demonstrated through publications in reputable international scientific journals.
• Collaborative Mindset: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and external partners to address complex challenges.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills in English. Proficiency in French is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Alignment with UM6P's focus on entrepreneurship,

Application and Selection:

The application folder must contain: Detailed CV, Cover letter along with a comprehensive presentation of the candidate background, research work, projects, and key activities (publications and achievements), Research and teaching statement, entrepreneurial ideas, and concepts if any, and services to UM6P community: max 3-4 pages, 3 reference letters.

Our Offer

Very competitive salary and benefits package. A unique set of research partners and collaborators.