ASARI - Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioreactor modelling and simulation

African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral researcher in the field of computational biotechnology and modelling/simulation of bioreactor under aerobic and/or anaerobic treatment of biomass. Candidates should hold a PhD degree with professional experience in biotechnology, process engineering, modelling, and simulation of bioreactor. The postdoctoral researcher will join a multidisciplinary and will contribute to the development of comprehensive computational modules that simulate the behavior and the performances of bioreactor to produce high added value product.

Ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students across the university and externally is required.

Evidence of research excellence is expected. Strong French and English communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.

Key duties:

Successful candidate is expected to: 

• Setup, validation, and evaluation of Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) models for the elucidation of bioreactor heterogeneities and performances 

• Development and application of modelling/simulation approaches for approximating CFD results

• Analyze and interpret data from scale-down and scale-up experiments

• Publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner 

• Present research results at national scientific meetings 

• Conduct original research within an international framework

• Have a creative, open, and resilient mind

Criteria of the candidate:

• PhD degree in modelling, simulation, and process engineering from a recognized University.
• Strong expertise in modeling and simulation of fluid dynamics, preferably for bioreactor environments
• Have knowledge and familiarity with aerobic and anaerobic treatment
• Good written and spoken English as well as presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, and organizational skills with an ability to work efficiently both independently and in a team

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. 

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. 

About ASARI (UM6P Laâyoune):

The African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) is a component of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Laayoune City, south of Morocco. It constitutes a structure of applied research with a vision of solving real Local, Regional, and African agriculture challenges leveraging up-to-date science and technology. To implement its vision, ASARI puts a lot of emphasis on interdisciplinary research in sectors of strategic interest for the southern regions of Morocco and for the African continent such as: 

• Plant & animal biotechnology (biosaline agriculture, animal production & nutrition, valorization of native aromatic & medicinal plants and algae, etc.)
• Sustainable technologies in water, environment, and energy sectors. 

Application process:

Applications should contain the following documents:

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

Applications are to be submitted on the recruitment platform stating in object “Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioreactor Modelling and Simulation”.