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Post-Doctoral Researchers in Decarbonization, Carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (11331) 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 boosting skills training relevant for the future of Africa. Located in the municipality of Benguerir, in the very heart of the Green City, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to leave its mark nationally, continentally, and globally. About ACER CoE: The centre has been recently created to address enduring process challenges in Chemistry and Engineering disciplines and create an environment for interdisciplinary research. The research program of ACER 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: ACER invites applications for open rank positions to work as post-doctoral researchers in Carbon-Negative, Capture, Utilization, and Storage. The research areas that post-doctoral researchers will work on include: Pyrolysis, gasification, hydrothermal carbonation, hydrothermal liquefaction, Fisher-Tropsh, etc. CO2 capture methods CO2 utilization & conversion to high-value chemicals (e.g., electro/photo chemical CO2 reduction, catalytic chemical conversion, biological, etc.) CO2 mineralization in industrial waste Decarbonization in smart building ACER is engaged in pioneering research and development projects to promote innovation in industrial decarbonization pathways. The open rank positions advertised are an excellent opportunity for talented and highly motivated candidates to join a highly-motivated team and contribute to this important and exciting field of research Position Requiremets: 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. Energy system analysis. 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 candidates: PhD in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, Energy, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related disciplines, with a 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: Deadline: The selection process ends once the candidates are selected Start of contract: As soon as possible. Location: UM6P, Benguerir Type of Contract: CDD.

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 boosting skills training relevant for the future of Africa. Located in the municipality of Benguerir, in the very heart of the Green City, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to leave its mark nationally, continentally, and globally. About ACER CoE:  The centre has been recently created to address enduring process challenges in Chemistry and Engineering disciplines and create an environment for interdisciplinary research. The research program of ACER 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. Area of Research:  The incumbent will join the Applied Chemistry and Engineering Research Centre of Excellence (ACER CoE) whose responsibility will be to develop and conduct a research program in the development of materials for hydrogen storage and porous materials as agents for applications pertinent to energy and environmental issues. Hence, the successful candidate should develop a wide range of expertise, mainly, in the areas of Gas/Vapor/Liquid adsorption and membrane applications, Reticular chemistry of materials, Porous adsorbents, X-ray crystallography, Spectroscopy, and Topological analysis of inorganic and organic-inorganic hybrid coordination polymers. Job description: The Applied Chemistry and Engineering Research Centre of Excellence (ACER CoE) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position combining skills at the interface between chemistry and chemical engineering under the direction of Prof Youssef Belmabkhout. The successful candidate will develop and conduct applied research programs in chemistry and chemical engineering focusing on designing and development of materials for gas storage applications, gas/vapor/liquid separation purification, sensing and/or waste transformation/energy efficiency. Other duties include advising graduate students and contribution to build up a first-class research-oriented research program at UM6P. The incumbent will be encouraged to collaborate with other researchers in related fields within the centre and within UM6P. The position is open to individuals who hold a Doctoral degree in the subject discipline from a recognized university. The candidate should demonstrate that their PhD work and past experience allow them to have a connection to one or several aspects of the areas of research mentioned above. Very good English communication, both verbal and written, is required. Key duties: Successful candidates are expected to: Conducting scientific research in a team composed of multidisciplinary researchers; Supervise graduate student within ACER CoE; Participate to develop funded research projects and programs in the area in collaboration with multidisciplinary groups in the field; Presenting research results and scientific outcomes to stakeholders and at scientific meetings and conferences; Publish research results in peer-reviewed and high impact international academic journals of the field. Criteria of the candidate:  PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering or other related fields from a recognized University; Demonstrated understanding of research excellence and operational requirements to achieve successful/high-quality research; Publication record in leading international and well ranked journals, preferably on the design and preparation of porous materials for gas/vapor adsorptive and membrane separations; Experience in developing and validating methods, operating and troubleshooting different gas/vapor adsorption/membrane testing instruments; Willingness to learn how to generate new ideas, links, and to build upon existing ideas to generate good concepts and solutions; Ability to co-supervise graduate students; Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English language; Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects; Enthusiasm towards generating new ideas and passion for solving challenging problems that require complex creative solutions. Skills: The candidate must have demonstrated a research activity in most of the following disciplinary fields: Synthesis of porous materials (such as MOFs, zeolites or other silica-based materials); Experience in characterization of porous materials using various techniques such as BET, TGA-DSC¬MS, PXRD, SXRD, FTIR, NMR, SEM, XPS, etc. and technical skills on the manipulation of most of those instruments; Experience in the use of academic databases (CCDC, RCSR, ...) and softwares (Material Studio, Diamond, Origin, ....); Evidence of experience in adsorptive or/and membrane separation technologies. Applications must be submitted online in a single electronic zipped folder with the mention of the job title ("Postdotoral fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering" The folder must contain: A cover letter indicating the position applied for and the main research interests. A detailed CV. Brief research proposal. The short-listed candidates will be invited to meet the university selection committee and will be asked to provide a list of three references.

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 boosting skills training relevant for the future of Africa. Located in the municipality of Benguerir, in the very heart of the Green City, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to leave its mark nationally, continentally, and globally. About the Chemical & Biochemical Sciences Green Process Engineering (CBS) The Chemical & Biochemical Sciences Green Process Engineering Department (CBS) is a component of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). The main objective of CBS is to set up a distinctive research-teaching program, of international level, to meet the research and teaching challenges of UM6P, in particular on green and environmental chemistry applied to all aspects of chemical sciences: organic and inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical biology, biochemical and thermal reactions. Research at CBS is organized around several major areas, which aim to answer challenging industrial questions, from complex chemical and biochemical reactions to scale-up and validation of process engineering. CBS projects aim at an in-depth understanding of the molecular mechanisms of all transformations in order to propose new original alternatives in terms of efficiency, environmental friendliness and sustainability. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified post-doctoral researcher in organic/inorganic chemistry to join our research team for an exciting project focused on the development of novel synthetic methods for the production of phosphorus derivatives. These derivatives play a crucial role in various industrial applications, including fine chemistry, catalysis, agriculture, and life science. For instance, phosphorus-based chemicals are essential in hydrometallurgy, ceramics, and serve as building blocks for RNA and DNA. Additionally, their synthetic analogues are critical clinical drugs for treating a wide range of diseases, including hepatitis C virus and Covid-19. Expertise in coordination chemistry and/or process developement would be a plus for this position. Responsibilities: As a Post-Doctoral Researcher, your responsibilities will include: Green Synthetic Methods: Conducting research to establish innovative and environmentally friendly synthetic methodologies for accessing a diverse range of phosphorus derivatives. This will involve the creation of phosphorus–carbon bonds using techniques such as photochemical reactions, mechanochemistry, multi-component reactions, atoms and steps economy, and both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. Experimental Validation: Designing and performing experiments at both laboratory and pilot scales to validate the feasibility and scalability of the developed synthetic processes for potential industrial applications. Organometallic and Phosphorus Chemistry: Applying your expertise in organometallic and phosphorus chemistry to design and develop synthetic methodologies, analyze chemical structures, and characterize synthesized compounds. Sustainability: Ensuring that all research activities align with green and sustainable principles, with a focus on reducing the environmental impact associated with phosphorus derivative synthesis. Publication and Reporting: Collaborating with the research team to write scientific reports, prepare research publications, and effectively communicate results and data analysis in both French and English. Candidate Criteria Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related field, accompanied by a distinguished record of research accomplishments. Demonstrated research experience in the area of green chemistry and organic phosphorus derivatives is essential. This may include published papers, conference presentations, or a strong thesis on the topic. Proficiency in organic synthesis techniques and methodologies is crucial, as you'll likely be working on designing and synthesizing novel phosphorus-containing compounds. Proficiency in various analytical techniques such as NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, IR spectroscopy, and HPLC, which are commonly used to characterize organic compounds.  Proven excellence in teaching and mentorship, evidenced by innovative pedagogical approaches and contributions to student development. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a commitment to interdisciplinary research and innovation. Alignment with UM6P's mission of promoting sustainable economic development through research and innovation. ​Application and Selection: The application folder must contain: Detailed CV, Cover letter along with a synthetic presentation of the background, research works, projects and activities, publications, key achievements, Research and teaching plans, entrepreneurial ideas and concepts if any, and services to UM6P community: max 3-4 pages, 3 reference letters. UM6P.