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, UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship and collaboration with external institutions for developing up to date science and at continent level in order to address real challenges.
The research programs are integrated from long-term research to short-term applications in linkage with incubation and start-up ecosystems.
About CBS:
The Chemical & Biochemical Sciences Green Process Engineering Department (CBS) is an entity of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). The main objective of CBS is to set up a distinctive research-teaching program of international level, in order to meet the research and teaching challenges of UM6P, in particular on green and environmental chemistry applied to all aspects of chemical sciences: organic and inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical biology, biochemical and thermal reactions.
Research at CBS is organized around several major areas, which aim to answer challenging industrial questions, from complex chemical and biochemical reactions to scale-up and validation of process engineering. CBS projects aim at an in-depth understanding of the molecular mechanisms of all transformations in order to propose new original alternatives in terms of efficiency, environmental friendliness and sustainability.
Job Description
The successful candidate will contribute to an interdisciplinary research program focused on the development of a bio-activated organo-mineral fertilizer integrating elite nitrogen-fixing bacteria and phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms with mineral fertilizers for sustainable crop nutrition. The research aims to develop a ready-to-use granulated fertilizer capable of improving nutrient use efficiency, biological nitrogen fixation, phosphorus availability, wheat productivity, and soil health under Morocco's semi-arid agricultural conditions. The project will involve microbial strain production and characterization, fertilizer formulation through coating and co-granulation approaches, physicochemical and microbiological quality assessment, investigation of plant-microbe interactions, and greenhouse and field evaluation of fertilizer performance.
The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary research environment combining microbiology, fertilizer science, chemistry, biotechnology, soil science, agronomy, and plant nutrition to develop innovative and sustainable fertilizer technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize bio-activated organo-mineral fertilizer formulations integrating beneficial microorganisms with mineral fertilizers.
- Conduct laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments to evaluate fertilizer performance, nutrient use efficiency, and crop response.
- Perform microbiological, physicochemical, and agronomic characterization of microbial strains and fertilizer formulations.
- Analyze experimental data, prepare technical reports, and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to achieve project objectives.
- Contribute to the supervision of graduate students and support laboratory research activities.
- Present research outcomes at scientific meetings, workshops, and conferences.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and maintain accurate documentation of research activities.
Candidate Criteria
A Ph.D. in soil science, agronomy, plant science, microbiology or a related field.
Application and Selection
The application folder must contain:
- Detailed CV, including a complete list of publications.
- A cover letter outlining research interests, relevant experience, and motivation for applying.
- Contact information for at least three professional references.
