About 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;

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 adsorption, 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 full-time research fellow position combining skills at the interface between chemistry and chemical engineering. The successful candidate will plan, develop and conduct applied research programs in chemistry and chemical engineering focusing on designing and development of materials for gas storage applications. Other duties include advising graduate students and contribution to build up a first-class research-oriented teaching and research programs at UM6P. The incumbent will be encouraged to work with current faculty in related fields including soil In addition, a desire to work with current faculty in related fields and other diverse stakeholders is expected. Interest in and ability to contribute to interdisciplinary research collaborations in one or more areas central to the UM6P strategic plan is expected. Ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students across the university and externally is required. 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 area of research. Preference in the selection process will be given to candidates with evidence of research experience in the development of porous materials and processes for gas storage and gas/vapor/liquid separation. 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,
• Initiate and develop funded research projects and programs in the area in collaboration with multidisciplinary groups in the field,
• Participate in the teaching of undergraduate as well as graduate courses related to the candidate's areas of research interest, training and supervision of graduate students, development of teaching materials as well as establishment of state-of-the-art laboratory,
• 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,
• Establish and maintain close working relationships, collaborations, and partnerships with industrial institutions and other UM6P researchers/groups on multidisciplinary research projects related to the applications of porous materials.

Applications must be submitted online, the folder must contain:

• A cover letter indicating the position applied for and the main research interests.
• A detailed CV.
• Brief research statements.
• 3 references to be contacted directly by ACER  CoE

 Criteria of the candidate:

• PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering or other related fields from a recognized University
• At least two years of postdoctoral research experience in the application of porous materials (MOFs or zeolites) for energy and environmental related applications; preferably in gas adsorptions
• Demonstrated understanding of operational requirements to achieve successful/high-quality research
• High publication record in leading international and well ranked journals, preferably on the design and preparation of porous materials for gas/vapor adsorption.
• Quality of scientific achievements and impact of publications normalized by discipline and career stage (H-index >10).
• Experience in developing and validating methods, operating and troubleshooting different gas/vapor adsorption instruments.
• Willingness to learn how to generate new ideas, links, and to build upon existing ideas to generate good concepts and solutions.
• Ability to 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),
• Topology-directed design and assembly of porous materials following Reticular chemistry principles,
• 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,
• Evidence of experience in gas storage applications using adsorbents and technical skills to use low and high pressure volumetric and gravimetric gas sorption analyzers,
• Experience in the use of academic databases (CCDC, RCSR, …) and softwares (Material Studio, Diamond, Origin,  ….).???????