Postdoctoral Researcher in Isotope-Enabled Ecohydrological Modeling

About the role

The IsoTrace team at CRSAC, part of UM6P Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, is seeking a highly skilled early-career Postdoctoral Scientist with advanced expertise in isotope-enabled ecohydrological modeling. The research focuses on the water-soil-plant-atmosphere continuum and the links between water resources, ecosystems and climate dynamics. The university is located in Benguerir.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and calibrate isotopic tracers to understand water sources, transport processes and ecosystem interactions.
• Integrate isotopic data with ecohydrological models to assess the resilience of Moroccan water systems under changing environmental conditions.
• Supervise and guide PhD students working on ecohydrological modeling research.
• Carry out laboratory analyses and field work.
• Collaborate with local researchers from the College of Agriculture (mainly IWRI and CRSA) and other institutions and stakeholders to turn research findings into actionable water management strategies.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences or a related field.
• Strong background in isotope hydrology, ecohydrology and modeling techniques.
• Demonstrated track record of scientific publications.
• Experience in fieldwork, data analysis and scientific writing.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit.