University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

Area of specialization: Agronomy, Greenhouse gas measurement, Controlled and field experiments monitoring. About UM6P: 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 to boost its quality-oriented research environment in the metropolitan area of Marrakech. About AgroBioSciences (AgBS): The AgroBioSciences (AgBS) program is a component of the Science & Technology pole of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). It constitutes a structure of higher education and practical-based research with a vision of solving real African agriculture challenges by leveraging up-to-date science and technology. The AgroBiosciences Program Research Center leverages up-to-date technologies to address African agriculture challenges. It is a multidisciplinary research center that aims to conduct relevant, cutting-edge research that positively impacts African agriculture. It is based on the collaboration and synergy of several research programs targeting diverse disciplines of research in agriculture, such as Microbiome, Omics, Plant Physiology and Crop Improvement, Plant Pathology, By-products Valorization, Soil Sciences, Agronomy, and Sustainable Farming… Job/Project description: The AgroBioSciences Program (AgBS) at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University seeks a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join our academic institution as a postdoctoral research staff in “Agronomy (analysis of Fertilizer forms and greenhouse gas measurements”. The successful candidate will contribute to our institution's commitment to excellence in research and innovation in microbiology, mainly focusing on understanding the evolutionary dynamics of microorganisms in response to environmental stressors. Main responsibilities: The selected candidate will be expected to: Contribute to the project to understand the roles of Newly developed fertilizer forms in altering the soil pH and native microbiome and mimicking greenhouse-emitted gases. Implement controlled and field experiments to measure GHG and trade-offs for nutrient efficiency. Mentor master students and PhDs Education, qualifications, and experience Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Agronomy with hands-on GHG measurement techniques. Capabilities to interpret measured data and translate it high quality into manuscripts Demonstrated experience of multidisciplinary research in the above research area. High-quality publications in relevant scientific journals demonstrate a strong record of research accomplishments. Experience in supervising undergraduate/graduate students. Strong communication skills in English and French, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and the broader scientific community. Applications and selection procedure: Applications are to be sent on the hiring platform no later than September 20, 2024 The application folder must contain: Cover letter indicating the position applied for and the main research interests. Detailed CV. Statement of research and teaching interests describing the candidates’ experience with the position field. Contact information of 2 references

Department: Office of Director of Estates Vacancy ID: 041723 Closing Date: 08-Jun-2026 We are seeking a Senior Administrative IV grade Full Time Hospitality Manager, to work in the Estates team, with responsibility for the operation of the commercial estate comprising the student accommodation (currently 1262 beds), conference business and summer business. The role is to oversee the student accommodation and to utilise the wider university assets when they are not in use for academic purposes and to generate a return for the university through hosting appropriate events and conferences. This would traditionally be a combination of student accommodation during term time, international students’ accommodation throughout the full year, events throughout the year, larger conferences at weekends and during the summer months, summer business such as language schools and summer schools that would utilise accommodation, catering and class halls. These activities generate commercial income of ~€10m. As the Hospitality Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality of both student and visitor experience. Key to this role is to oversee and manage the 365-day property operations including facilities, maintenance and the summer to term-time transition from commercial short-stays to student term-time residencies. The successful role holder will be able to blend high-level strategic foresight, financial acumen and operational and people focused leadership. Reporting to the Director of Estates or their nominee, the successful candidate will work as part of a team in a busy, challenging environment. The Estates Team provides support to both Maynooth University and our campus partners, St. Patricks College Maynooth (SPCM) across a variety of services including the management of SPCM’s Village Apartments (240 beds). It is expected that the successful candidate will develop MU Events (a new unit established in October 2025) and the synergies between the Accommodation Office and MU Events. They should therefore have a working understanding of the differing challenges of each of these environments. There are routine reports to university management and the Higher Education Authority. The post holder will be a member of the Estates management team and will have both the Residence Office and MU Events teams reporting to them. The successful candidate will work closely with other senior managers to provide leadership and management of Student Accommodation and MU Events with a focus on value for money and good customer service.  Salary: Senior Administrative IV (2026): €70,734 - €112,314 (7 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Monday, 8th of June 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

About UM6P: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa and aims to position itself among world-renowned universities in its fields The University is engaged in economic and human development and puts research and innovation at the forefront of African development. A mechanism that enables it to consolidate Morocco's frontline position in these fields in a unique partnership based approach and boost skills training relevant to the future of Africa. Located in the municipality of Benguerir, in the heart of the Green City, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to leave its mark nationally, continentally, and globally. About ASARI: The African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) launched by UM6P in Laayoune in 2020 within the Foum Eloued technopole project focuses on several research and development programs including biosaline agriculture, native species valorisation, camel value chain, water and renewable energy. The institute consists of a multidisciplinary team of agronomists, biochemists, molecular biologists, bioprocess specialists, animal scientist, etc to respond to regional challenges affecting marginal environments. Job Summary The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for research that studies the interactions between biologicals (microorganisms, microbial signals) and crop plants, in the context of developing suitable crop inoculants for African smallholder farmers. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, have an agricultural background, and have completed a Ph.D. in Soil Science, soil microbiology, Plant Science or related fields. The selected Postdoctoral Fellow will be familiar with state-of-the-art techniques used to understand soil microbiology and microbial-plant interactions. This individual will have in-depth knowledge of the microbial-plant interactions in realistic soil environments that experience drought, salinity and other constraints. Job Responsibilities Responsibilities will include but not limited to: Evaluate, interpret and synthesize experimental results from scientific literature; Conceive and design experimental approaches to study the scientific problem from the perspective of biological(s) that have potentially high value or high impact in the African context; Select analytical methods that are suitable for measuring the biological material and/or the delivery mechanism; Management and analysis of experimental data; Take the lead on writing of research reports and communicating the scientific results for conferences and scientific publications Participate in the training and supervision of visitors, interns, graduate students, undergraduate students, and volunteer workers as needed, and other research and innovation tasks as assigned. Data scheduling, collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation. Supervise PhD and Master students as well as interns Project management including budget, materials, equipment, and staff Additional responsibilities will include: Research proposal writing for external funding Report writing for research project Manuscript writing and publication in referee journal. The candidate will also be expected to help maintain all field and laboratory equipment, order supplies as needed, and help maintain research plot records and. Responsibilities also involve frequent travelling to different experimental platforms, desert environments and farmer’s fields at national and international level Qualifications and Experience Essential Ph.D. in Soil Microbiology, Microbial-Plant Interactions or related fields. Background in agronomy, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, or related areas. Experience with data collection and analysis. Knowledgeable of procedures for assembling and analyzing genomic data and other datasets. Proficiency with graphical and statistical packages. Demonstrated ability to take the lead in planning experiments, conducting research and interpreting results. Superior communication skills, including a demonstrated record of presentations to professional organizations and publication in international peer-reviewed scientific journals. Experience and interest to mentor students and other personnel. Energetic, motivated, and proactive. Good publications record in refereed journals Fluency in written and spoken English. French and Arabic will be a plus Experience in working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to initiate, conduct, and publish research in a scientific manner and to obtain external grant funding Well-developed oral and written communication skills Desirable: Working knowledge of statistics and database management Additional language skills, Arabic and French are desirable Supervisory experience