About UM6P:
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing.
More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P 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. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model.
In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with external institutions for developing up to date science and at continent level in order to address real challenges. All our programs run as start-ups and can be self-organized when they reach a critical mass. Thus, academic liberty is promoted as far as funding is developed by research teams.
The research programs are integrated from long-term research to short-term applications in linkage with incubation and start-up ecosystems.
About ACER CoE:
The Centre was established to address enduring process challenges in Engineering and Applied Chemistry disciplines and create an environment for interdisciplinary research. The research program of ACER is multidisciplinary with faculty members with backgrounds in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering with a focus on different research fields such as Carbon capture, Water Harvesting, catalysis, energy generation, conversion and storage, and organic optoelectronics intelligent and advanced polymers and materials.
Job description:
The Applied Chemistry and Research Engineering (ACER) program at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Assistant Professor specializing in Fluid Mechanics, Heat and Mass Transfer, and Chemical Engineering.
The selected candidate will lead cutting-edge research in process intensification, reactor modeling, and sustainable energy systems, with a strong emphasis on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), all separation and Conversion processes , particularly adsorption-based processes, heterogenous catalysis and energy conversion technologies. The candidate must demonstrate strong publication and as well proven teaching capabilities in chemical process engineering.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate expertise in at least one of the areas below, experience/expertise in multiple areas is an asset:
- Experience in both process modeling/design and experimental research.
- Fluid mechanics and transport phenomena
- Separation and Catalysis
- Adsorption/absorption processes, process design, and chemical reaction engineering
- Heat and mass transfer, and thermodynamics
- Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using tools such as COMSOL, ANSYS Fluent, or similar
- Programming skills (e.g., Fortran, MATLAB, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated expertise in both experimental and numerical simulation approaches applied to separation processes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates are expected to:
- Lead cutting-edge research projects focused on multiphase flow reactors, adsorption, chemical engineer and energy systems
- Develop and implement innovative methodologies for chemical reactor design, simulation, and optimization
- Conduct both modeling and experimental oriented research
- Conduct CFD modeling and experimental validation for energy and adsorption systems
- Secure research funding through grants and industrial partnerships
- Supervise and mentor graduate students, PhD candidates, and junior researchers
- Disseminate research results through peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and industrial collaborations
- Develop and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, chemical reaction engineering, transport phenomena, and Computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
- Contribute to the strategic planning and research direction of the applied chemistry and engineering research centre (ACER CoE) and the college of chemical sciences and engineering (CCSE)
- Publish impactful research findings in high impact peer-reviewed journals.
Candidate Requirements
- Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics, Chemical/ mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a closely related field
- At least 3 years of postdoctoral or research experience in separation, adsorption systems, fluid mechanics, transport phenomena, multiphase flow, reactor design, or energy systems
- Proven track record in CFD modeling and process simulation (COMSOL, ANSYS Fluent, or equivalent)
- Proven experimental experience
- Demonstrated experience in adsorption and energy-related processes
- Strong publication record in high-impact journal
- Excellente communication and teamwork capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to mentor students and junior researchers
- Proven teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- A cover letter.
- A curriculum vitae (CV) including a list of publications.
- A research statement.
- A teaching statement.
- Three reference letters.
- Other documents that the candidate considers important for the recruitment process
