ASARI - Postdoctoral Researcher in Aquaculture Systems and Seaweed Monitoring

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. 

Job description:

African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is seeking applications for one year contract as Postdoctoral in the field of Aquaculture and seaweed monitoring. Candidates should hold a PhD degree with professional experience in Aquaculture research. 

Key duties:

Successful candidate is expected to:

• Publishing results in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.
• Assist with grant writing and development of new research directions.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and support lab and hatchery operations.
• Assist in organizing and launching research activities.
• Contribute to general laboratory management and logistics.
• Document the standard operating procedures.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written is required.

Criteria of the candidate:

• PhD degree in marine science, aquaculture or similar from a recognized University.
• Able to carry out field work.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
• Positive working attitude and ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis and data visualization.

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 “Postdoc in Aquaculture systems and Seaweed Monitoring”.