Postdoctoral Researcher in Agronomy (Fertilizer Forms and GHG Measurements)

About the role

The AgroBioSciences (AgBS) program of the Science & Technology pole at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Marrakech is looking for a postdoctoral researcher in agronomy, focused on fertilizer forms and greenhouse gas measurements. The postdoctoral researcher contributes to research on the evolutionary dynamics of microorganisms under environmental stress, within a multidisciplinary centre covering soil sciences, plant physiology, crop improvement, plant pathology and sustainable farming.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the project on the roles of newly developed fertilizer forms in altering soil pH and the native microbiome and in mimicking greenhouse-emitted gases.
• Implement controlled and field experiments to measure greenhouse gases and assess trade-offs for nutrient efficiency.
• Mentor master's and PhD students.

Required profile

• Earned doctorate in Agronomy with hands-on experience measuring greenhouse gases.
• Demonstrated experience of multidisciplinary research in the stated field.
• High-quality publications in relevant scientific journals.
• Experience supervising undergraduate and graduate students.

Required skills

• Ability to interpret measured data and turn it into high-quality manuscripts.
• Strong written and spoken English and French.

Applications are submitted through the university's hiring platform by 20 September 2024, with a cover letter, detailed CV, statement of research and teaching interests and contact details of two references.