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 MSN department:
Located at the heart of the future Green City in 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 in the metropolitan area of Marrakech.
The Materials Science and Nano-engineering (MSN) department has an interdisciplinary vision based on the competence of its researchers and the relevance of the developed research themes/programs designed to meet different national and global issues.
MSN develops high-level basic and applied research in Materials Science and Nano-engineering. The developed research areas in MSN are at the borders of all aspects related to materials science. To achieve this challenge, MSN has adopted a research strategy and a clear vision, based on the following research axes:
• Energy Transition
• Smart and Functional Materials
• Circular Materials
Key Responsibilities
Research activities
• Develop independent research programs in metallurgy aligned with the Metallurgy Cluster roadmap, focusing mainly on areas such as alloy development, metal processing, or materials characterization
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences
• Pursue research funding through grant proposals
Teaching activities
• Supervise graduate students working on master's or PhD theses in metallurgical engineering or related disciplines
• Provide academic advising to students, helping them select courses, pursue internships, and develop career paths in the field
Academic and Industry Partnerships
• Establish collaborations with other faculty, research institutions, and industries to promote interdisciplinary research and technology transfer
• Engage with industry partners to align research projects with industry needs, fostering potential for industrial applications and commercialization
Required Qualifications
• PhD in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a closely related field
• Strong foundation in metallurgical processes, physical metallurgy and materials characterization
• More than 5 years of experience in the metallurgy field (PhD, postdocs, industrial or academic experience, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in metallurgy, with a proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in metallurgy, materials science, or related fields (teaching assistant or instructor roles may be sufficient)
• A commitment to pedagogical innovation and the ability to mentor and engage students in active learning
Applicants should submit
• Cover letter outlining research experience, achievements, and research interests
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of publications
• Names and contact information of three external referees (who are not current UM6P faculty)
• Letters of recommendation
