Postdoctoral Fellow – Plant Nutrition & Fertilization

About the role

The ASARI Institute at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to advance research on sustainable soil fertility management for marginal agricultural soils, especially under salinity and drought stress.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments evaluating phosphate rock and other fertilization strategies.
• Investigate interactions between soil amendments, cropping systems (legumes, cereals, grasses, vegetables) and environmental stressors.
• Perform detailed analyses of plant tissues, soils, and fertilizers to assess nutrient uptake and fertilizer efficiency.
• Collect, manage, and analyze experimental data using statistical and modeling tools.
• Prepare research papers for peer‑reviewed journals and present findings at conferences.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary scientists, agronomists, and environmental specialists.
• Contribute to project planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring timely milestones.
• Supervise and mentor PhD students and research assistants.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Plant Nutrition, Soil Science, Agronomy, Crop Science or a closely related field.
• Proven experience conducting field, greenhouse and laboratory experiments related to plant nutrition and soil fertility.
• Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team.

Required skills

• Soil analysis techniques
• Plant tissue analysis
• Statistical analysis and data modeling