Research Engineer - Benguerir

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.

OCP group (http://www.ocpgroup.ma/en/home), a world leader in fertilizer production plays a great role as a starter client for the University. A new portfolio of client is growing in an open spirit, in parallel with the development of an R&D cluster around the university.

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.

We invite you to visit UM6P virtually via the website: http://visite.um6p.ma/models.php

Job description:

Aagrobiosciences (AgBS) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is seeking applications for Research Engineer in the field of microbiology and plant science for a Determinated Contract of 12 Months.

Key duties:

Successful candidate is expected to:

• Conduct laboratory research as part of the project team.
• Publish in high impact journals
• Conduct in vitro, greenhouse and field bioassays using biostimulants.
• Perform multidisciplinary research.
• Supervise graduate students

Selection criteria:

• PhD in Microbiology, Biotechnology, and/or Plant science.
• Experience in conducting greenhouse and field experiments.
• Strong expertise in microbiology, and molecular biology.
• High publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Knowledge and familiarity with plant science.
• Experience with statistical analysis of complex datasets.

Application process:   

Applications should contain the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae.
• A letter (maximum 1 page) explaining the motivation for the position
• Research statement (maximum 2 pages).
• Contact information of 3 references (Applicants are assumed to have obtained. their references’ consent to be contacted for this matter)