Assistant Professor in Experimental Photonics

About the role

The Institute of Applied Physics at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University seeks an Assistant Professor to lead experimental photonics research and teach undergraduate and graduate courses. The position combines independent laboratory work with mentorship of students in a state‑of‑the‑art campus environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to characterize new photonic materials.
• Develop complex optical detection and control systems for photonic devices.
• Supervise undergraduate, master’s and PhD students in hands‑on laboratory projects.
• Teach courses such as Introduction to Photonics, Advanced Photonics and Materials, Photonics Laboratory, and Optical Instrumentation.
• Contribute to high‑impact research projects and collaborative initiatives within the institute.

Required profile

• PhD in Photonics, Optical Physics, or a closely related discipline.
• Proven ability to conduct independent experimental research and publish in reputable journals.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels using modern pedagogical methods.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting research and delivering lectures.

Required skills

• Optical detection systems
• Advanced material characterization techniques for photonic materials
• Optical measurement systems
• Experimental photonics instrumentation