Injibara University

Location: University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, College of Computing, Bioinformatics Laboratory, Ben Guerir, Morocco. Duration: 2 years About the Lab/Institution: The Bioinformatics Laboratory conducts research in the fields of bioinformatics, computational biology and computational chemistry and serves the agricultural, environmental and health sectors. The lab also provides bioinformatics consulting and data management services to UM6P researchers and their collaborators. UM6P has state of the art NGS sequencers and mass spectrometry and the largest HPC (High Performance Computing) cluster in Africa. The laboratory aims to leverage these resources to address bioinformatics needs internally and at the African level and to develop innovative research and training programs. For more information about the laboratory, you can visit https://bioinformatics.um6p.ma/ Project Description: We are seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher to join our team to develop a novel GPT-like system for bacterial genomes using cutting-edge genomic language models. This project aims to adapt and extend transformer-based architectures to create a powerful tool for understanding and predicting bacterial genomic sequences. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and optimizing these models, applying them to diverse bacterial use cases, and contributing to the development of software tools for the broader research community. Responsibilities: Develop and implement transformer-based genomic language models for bacterial genome analysis. Train and evaluate models on large-scale bacterial genomic datasets. Apply the developed models to address specific research questions, such as gene function prediction, antibiotic resistance analysis, and evolutionary studies. Analyze and interpret results, and prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Collaborate with other researchers within the lab and external collaborators. Maintain accurate and organized records of research activities. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Genomics, or a related field. Strong background in machine learning, particularly deep learning and natural language processing. Experience with transformer-based architectures (e.g., BERT, GPT) is highly desirable. Proficiency in Python and relevant machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch). Experience with bioinformatics tools and genomic data analysis. Strong programming and data analysis skills. Excellent communication and writing skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with bacterial genomic data. Knowledge of bacterial genetics and evolution. Experience developing software tools for bioinformatics applications. Experience with cloud computing platforms. To Apply: Please submit the following materials Cover letter outlining your research interests and experience. Curriculum vitae (CV) including a list of publications. A brief research statement describing your past research and future interests. Contact information for three professional references.

About UM6P: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing. More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities, for students, professors and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model. In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with external institutions for developing up to date science and at continent level in order to address real challenges. All our programs run as start-ups and can be self-organized when they reach a critical mass. Thus, academic liberty is promoted as far as funding is developed by research teams. The research programs are integrated from long-term research to short-term applications in linkage with incubation and start-up ecosystems.  Description of ACER-CoE: The Centre was established to address enduring process challenges in Chemistry and Engineering disciplines and create an environment for interdisciplinary research. The research program of ACER CoE is multidisciplinary, with faculty members from backgrounds in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering focusing on different research fields such as catalysis, separation, energy generation, conversion and storage, and organic optoelectronics intelligent and advanced polymers and materials. Job description: The successful candidate will: Undertake original research of international excellence. Prepare papers for publication in leading journals and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences, workshops and meetings. Communicate to the research projects team the development, progress and results of research activities. Develop collaborative links with the core scientific staff in related program areas to gain exposure and build knowledge on experimental/research activities and approaches, in order to improve conceptual development and implementation. Identify areas of improvement within the research structure using integrated management approaches in pursuit of capacity building/strengthening and the preservation of scientific rigor in research studies. Support if required, the development of proposals for research funding. Develop undergraduate courses, Master courses and modules. Support the appropriate equipment purchasing and ability to deal with international suppliers. Assist to the supervision of Ph.D. students and guide their research work. Candidate Profile: Due to the multidisciplinary character of ACER CoE, the ideal candidate must have as well a multidisciplinary scientific profile: PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemical Processes or another suitable engineering discipline. Sound background in Catalysis Experience in process engineering including one of these areas: urea synthesis, water splitting, ammonia synthesis or carbon capture. Knowledge in advanced structural characterizations will be valued. Familiar with risk assessment and safe working procedures in a chemical laboratory. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English. Good publication track record in peer-reviewed journals. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team. Excellent networking ability and organizational skills. Experience in co-supervision and coordination of master students.  Candidature Submission:  Applicants should submit: Cover letter outlining research experience, achievements and stating research interests. Curriculum Vitae. List of publications. Name and contact information of three referees who are not current UM6P faculty. Recommendation letter. UM6P.

Department: Sports Science & Nutrition Vacancy ID: 040623 Closing Date: 12-Apr-2026 Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Food Science. Candidates should ideally possess a robust Food Science background, specializing in teaching (including laboratory-based practicals) in areas such as food technology (processing and packaging), food rheology, food analysis and quality assurance, product development, food microbiology, food chemistry, food safety and authenticity, food policy, food marketing, and/or taste and sensory science:(http://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/undergraduate-studies/courses/bsc-food-science-and-human-nutrition). Candidates should have prior experience delivering laboratory-based Food Science modules and supervising practical classes using relevant analytical and microbiological laboratory equipment (e.g. rheometers, texture analysers, HPLC/GC systems) appropriate for Food Science teaching. The person appointed will have a proven record of teaching, research and publication, appropriate to career stage. They will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the Department and undertake teaching duties on the Department’s undergraduate programmes, future postgraduate programmes, as well as the supervision of Master’s and PhD students. The current undergraduate programme (MH222 – Food Science and Human Nutrition) was launched in 2024. The appointee will be expected to build a strong research profile, that supports the University’s research strategy including affiliating to the Research Institutes, where appropriate and working with colleagues on national and international research. The appointee will be expected to sustain and conduct research, engage in scholarship of quality and substance and generate publications of international standard. Salary: Assistant Professor / Lecturer (2026): €65,401 – €103,564 p.a. (7 points) Assistant Lecturer: €42,599 – €72,718 p.a. (14 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 12th of April 2026. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted.  Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University