ASARI- Postdoctoral Position in Formulation and coating biotechnology

About UM6P:

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher education. Its educational system is based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model. It focuses on applied research and innovation both in Morocco and Africa. 

The university 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.  

About Entity (ASARI):

The African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) is a component of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). It is located in Laayoune City, in south of Morocco. Its vision is targeting real, local, regional, and African challenges in the fields of agricultural in dry lands and marginal environments, animal value chain, water and energy sustainability, biorefinery and bioenergy, cultivation and conversion of micro and macroalgae, and geology and mining.

Oriented towards Africa, ASARI acts in connection with a wide network of universities and research centers around the continent in order to link real field issues with up-to-date science. The institute has attracted multidisciplinary research teams composed of food engineers, agronomists, biochemists, biologists, … etc.

Description of the position:

• Strong expertise in advanced formulation science (Biotech Products for agriculture application) 
• strong expertise in coating biotechnology
• Knowledge and familiarity in chemistry and biomass valorization
• Experience in submission of proposals and contact with funding organizations.
• Publish the results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervise Master and PhD students.

Education

 PhD in formulation/coating science or related field from a recognized University

Requirement

• At least 5 years’ experience in research/application in the field of formulation/coating science 
• High publication record in leading international and well ranked journals (at least 5 publications in the last 3 years)
• Experience in supervising Master and PhD students
• Excellent English and French verbal and written skills