Deakin University

Job description : ACER is excited to announce open rank positions for post-doctoral researchers dedicated to advancing the fields of Carbon Negative technology, Capture methods, Utilization processes, and Storage solutions. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research aimed at developing innovative strategies for reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable practices. The specific research areas that post-doctoral researchers will explore include, not limited to: Pyrolysis, gasification, hydrothermal carbonation, hydrothermal liquefaction, Fisher-Tropsh, etc. CO2 capture methods (Chemical and calcium looping, absorption, adsorption, membrane, cryogenic, molten salt, etc.) CO2 utilization & conversion to high-value chemicals (e.g., electro/photo chemical CO2 reduction; catalytic chemical conversion; biological; etc.) CO2 mineralization of industrial waste ACER is actively engaged in cutting-edge research and development initiatives aimed at advancing innovation in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), decarbonization, and carbon-negative pathways. The open positions currently available provide a valuable opportunity for skilled and driven individuals to join a dynamic team and make significant contributions to this important and evolving field of research. Position Requirements The primary roles of the chosen candidates are to contribute to the expansion of research programs concerning Carbon Negative, Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration by demonstrating at least some of the following competencies. Experimental development, testing, and demonstration of novel CCUS technologies Process simulation, cost, life cycle, and social assessment of CCUS value chains Reactor design, optimization, and sizing using phenomenological and/or CFD methods DFT and Molecular modelling linked to CCUS Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to interpret and analyze simulation and/or experimental results. Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams that involve experimentalists and modelers Criteria of the candidates: PhD in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related disciplines, with focus on reactor and process design and development. Strong motivation and passion for research in the field of CCUS/decarbonization/Carbon management. Proven ability to perform multidisciplinary research and contribute to funded research programs. Proven ability to the planning, sourcing, and development of new initiatives and ongoing research activities. Proven ability to identify and fulfill the academic writing requirements for developing proposals, reports, and scientific publications. Demonstrated understanding of operational requirements for a successful research project and managing time and resources. Good English communication skills, both verbal and written, are important. Ability to work both as part of a team and independently. Application and selection The application folder must contain:  A cover letter specifying the candidate's motivation in relation to this job profile. A detailed curriculum vitae. Brief research statement. Contact information of 3 referees (PhD mentor, postdoctoral mentor if relevant, and a third referee familiar with the applicant’s education, research, and entrepreneurial experience). Applicants are assumed to have obtained their references’ consent to be contacted for this matter. Working conditions of the position: Deadline: The selection process ends once the candidates are selected Start of contract: As soon as possible. Location: UM6P, Benguerir Type of Contract: CDD.

Located at the heart of the future Green City of Benguerir, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), a higher education institution with an international standard, is established to serve Morocco and the African continent. Its vision is honed around research and innovation at the service of education and development. This unique nascent university, with its state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, has woven a sound academic and research network, and its recruitment process is seeking high quality academics and professionals in order to boost its quality-oriented research environment in the metropolitan area of Marrakech. The School of Computer Science at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir, Morocco, is seeking a postdoctoral candidate in the area of federated learning and wireless communications. The candidate must hold (or about to complete) a PhD in the related fields. The candidate will be involved in a two-year research project in collaboration with international academic partners. The main objective of the project is to study the interaction between machine learning and wireless communication fields. The successful candidate will answer questions such as how to assign limited communication resources to train the federated machine learning model efficiently. She/he will investigate realistic scenarios including non-iidness of data distribution, system heterogeneity, and dynamic environments. Key duties: The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to: Publish in high-impact journals in the field. Supervise graduate and undergraduate students. Criteria of the candidate: PhD in the field of wireless communication, computer science, or any related field. Strong publication record in high-impact conferences/journals. Aptitude for teamwork, problem-solving, and collaborative relationships Strong technical background in at least one of the following areas: Mathematical optimization, Resource allocation, Machine learning, Wireless communication. Good communication skills in oral and written English Employment terms: The successful candidate will be employed by Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) based at Benguerir (50 km north of Marrakech), Morocco. Applications and selection procedure: Applications must be sent using a single electronic zipped folder with the mention of the job title in the mail subject. The folder must contain: A 1-page cover letter. A detailed CV. A research statement. A digital copy of the PhD thesis. Contact information for at least two potential academic referees. The earliest available starting date of the candidate. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an Interview.

Located at the heart of the future Green City of Benguerir, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), a higher education institution with an international standard, is established to serve Morocco and the African continent. Its vision is honed around research and innovation at the service of education and development. With its state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, this unique nascent university has woven a sound academic and research network, and its recruitment process is seeking high-quality academics and professionals to boost its quality-oriented research environment in the metropolitan area of Marrakech. The College of Computing at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir, Morocco, seeks a postdoctoral candidate in wireless sensor networks and the Internet of Things. The successful candidate will join the group of Prof. Youssef Iraqi.  Context Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) and Internet-of-Things (IoT) are among the leading enabling technologies for smart systems (transportation, farming, health, etc.). Therefore, WSNs/IoT have received enormous attention where various communications-related performance metrics were considered, such as reliability, connectivity, throughput, delay, network lifetime, power efficiency, and security. In the literature, WSN design is typically optimized to maximize/minimize one or more of the abovementioned metrics under certain constraints. However, very little work has been performed on system/network optimization while considering the communications requirements jointly with the decision fusion process. This approach will produce novel system, network, and signal designs. Consequently, the project's main objective is to jointly consider communication and data fusion requirements in designing an efficient WSN-IoT system/network. Responsibilities The successful candidate is expected to perform the following tasks: Conduct literature reviews and surveys on the subject. Contribute to developing novel communication designs to optimize the WSN-IoT system/network considering communication and data fusion requirements. Conduct a theoretical analysis of the developed designs. Develop simulations (writing code) to support the theoretical findings. Disseminate results through scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals. Write technical reports according to the project’s deliverables. Assist in the supervision of undergraduate and Ph.D. students. Assist in the preparation of new research proposals. Collaborate with the team members and international academic partners. Qualifications Ph.D. in communications engineering, computer science/engineering, or related fields. Sound publication record in high-impact conferences/journals. Experience in working as a member of a team in a collaborative environment. Strong mathematical and analytical skills. Strong technical background in optimization in wireless communications/networking. Experience with programming languages, especially MATLAB and Python. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Application Applications should be submitted online and through email as a zipped file containing the following information: A cover page. A detailed CV with a list of publications. A research statement. Name and contact information of two references. The email should be sent to Youssef.Iraqi@um6p.ma with the subject “[Postdoc position + candidate’s first and last name].” Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an Interview. For general information or information on the position, please contact Prof. Youssef Iraqi: Youssef.Iraqi@um6p.ma