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Entity: Chair of Transitions, Institute of Advanced Studies   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. About Entity (Hiring entity): The Chair of Transitions at the Institute of Advanced Studies develops interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research on the major transformations reshaping contemporary societies, with particular attention to the ways social, technological, and epistemic shifts reconfigure identities, institutions, and forms of knowledge production. It supports experimental research infrastructures that respond to these transitions across disciplinary and methodological boundaries. Within this framework, the Chair hosts the “Kamara Portal: A Digital Philology of the Greater Western Sahel,” a research infrastructure project centered on the works of Shaykh Musa Kamara (1864–1945), a major Muslim intellectual of West Africa. The project examines Islamic intellectual production in the Greater Western Sahel as a site of religious, spatial, and epistemological transition, while simultaneously developing digital humanities methods that renew and recalibrate philological practice in light of contemporary technological and epistemic transformations. In doing so, it contributes to the Chair’s broader engagement with digital transformation, epistemic change, and the reconfiguration of intellectual heritage in and beyond Africa, while aligning with ongoing initiatives related to digital infrastructures, experimental publication platforms, and new research methodologies. Description of the position: The postdoctoral fellow will join the Kamara Portal at a formative stage, contributing to the development of a manuscript-based digital research platform. Kamara’s corpus circulates in multiple manuscript and print forms, raising questions concerning textuality, authorship, historical reasoning, and geographic imagination. The postdoctoral fellow’s primary responsibility is to contribute to the development of a pilot multilingual digital edition and commentary interface for Kamara’s major historical work. This research combines close philological interpretation with collaborative digital inquiry and sustained attention to the spatial and intellectual frameworks embedded in Sahelian historical writing. The fellow will conduct sustained comparative analysis across manuscript versions; work with Arabic texts and aligned French and English commentary; and collaborate in shaping the structure and scholarly norms of the digital research environment. Participation in regular research meetings and contribution to project publications are integral to the role. By the end of Year 1, the fellow will have supported the implementation of the pilot multilingual edition that anchors the project’s next phase. Advanced technical expertise is not required at the outset; rather, the fellow should demonstrate a willingness to learn new tools and to think critically about how computational methods and philological inquiry inform one another. In addition to their primary research responsibilities, the fellow will join a broader intellectual environment within the Chair of Transitions that engages questions of African humanities, methodological innovation, and the changing conditions of knowledge production. Education     A Ph.D. in Islamic Studies, Area Studies, African History, Religious Studies, Intellectual History, Comparative Literature, or a closely related field. Requirement Reading proficiency in Arabic Reading proficiency in French Demonstrated strength in close textual and historical analysis Interest in or openness to digital humanities methods and collaborative research practices Ability to work across manuscript materials and multiple textual witnesses Commitment to sustained, research-driven scholarship within an interdisciplinary environment The following are considered assets: Specialization in Islam in West Africa Experience with manuscript studies or textual criticism Familiarity with Pulaar or other Sahelian languages Exposure to digital text analysis, encoding, or corpus comparison tools

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.  We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The Role An exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow in Computer Vision, Spatial Audio (fixed term contract up to April 2027). This post is part of an EPSRC Prosperity Partnership “Future Personalised Object-Based Media Experiences Delivered at Scale Anywhere”, led by Prof Adrian Hilton in the Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP), University of Surrey, with the BBC and Lancaster University. Main responsibilities in this role include: The goal of the EPSRC Prosperity Partnership is to realise a transformation to future personalised content creation and delivery at scale for the public a home or on the move.Undertaking a range of research activities within a specified research area, assuming responsibility for specific areas of projects and making use of new research techniques and methods, in consultation with their supervisor. This may include fieldwork, interviews, laboratory experimentation, critical evaluation and interpretation, computer-based data analysis and evaluation or library research.  Using initiative and creativity to identify areas for research. Developing new research methods and extending the research portfolio. Analysing and interpreting results of their own research. Writing up results and preparing papers for submission to appropriate journals and conferences, and other outputs as required as well as attending appropriate conferences for the purpose of disseminating research results.  Continually updating knowledge and developing skills and translating knowledge of advances in the area into research activity. Planning and managing their own research activity in collaboration with others.  The post holder may occasionally be required to supervise more junior research staff. N.B. The above list is not exhaustive. About you The ideal candidate holds a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline (although individuals who have almost completed a doctoral degree may be appointed). They will have authority over some aspects of project work and must be capable of providing academic judgement, offering original and creative thoughts and be able to interpret and analyse results. How to apply Please apply via the University of Surrey website with your CV and cover letter.  The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early or extend based on Volume and Caliber of applications. Further details Job Description

Job description: African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral researcher in the field of Postdoctoral Researcher in Biodiesel Production from Biomass. Ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students across the university and externally is required. Evidence of research excellence is expected. Strong French and English communication skills, both verbal and written, are required. Key duties: Successful candidate is expected to: Develop and optimize lipid extraction protocols Conduct lipid conversion into biodiesel Analyze lipid profiles and biodiesel quality Conduct mass balance, lipid yield, and biodiesel productivity assessments Publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner Present research results at national scientific meetings Conduct original research within an international framework Have a creative, open, and resilient mind Criteria of the candidate: PhD degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Bioenergy, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline from a recognized University. Strong expertise in lipid extraction and biodiesel production Good written and spoken English as well as presentation skills Excellent interpersonal, and organizational skills with an ability to work efficiently both independently and in a team About UM6P: 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. UM6P is a very ambitious university, enjoying ample research funding, moderate teaching load, and excellent facilities. In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with external institutions, both international ones for developing up to date science, and at continent level to address real African challenges. UM6P offers highly competitive salaries at the international level. Our researchers get incentives through a participation to the intellectual property they develop. About ASARI (UM6P Laâyoune): The African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) is a component of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Laayoune City, south of Morocco. It constitutes a structure of applied research with a vision of solving real Local, Regional, and African agriculture challenges leveraging up-to-date science and technology. To implement its vision, ASARI puts a lot of emphasis on interdisciplinary research in sectors of strategic interest for the southern regions of Morocco and for the African continent such as: Plant & animal biotechnology (biosaline agriculture, animal production & nutrition, valorization of native aromatic & medicinal plants and algae, etc.) Sustainable technologies in water, environment, and energy sectors. Application process: Applications should contain the following documents: Curriculum Vitae A letter (maximum 1 page) explaining the motivation for the position Contact information of 3 references (Applicants are assumed to have obtained their references’ consent to be contacted for this matter) Applications are to be submitted on the recruitment platform stating in object “Postdoctoral Researcher in Biodiesel Production from Biomass”.