Assistant Professor in Materials, Electrochemistry and Corrosion Science

About the role

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Benguerir, Morocco, is recruiting a confirmed Assistant Professor (M/F) in materials, electrochemistry and corrosion science for its Materials Science and Nano-engineering (MSN) department. The position is within the Smart and Functional Materials cluster and is a permanent appointment. The holder works at the interface of basic research and the industrial world, leads collaborative projects and supervises undergraduate students and PhDs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and maintain research programs on electrochemical reactions, corrosion mechanisms, surface and interface phenomena, and sustainable corrosion protection.
• Combine academic and industry experience to solve industrial corrosion and materials challenges.
• Develop and deliver teaching and training programs in electrochemistry and materials science, including advanced master's modules; the annual teaching load is 100 hours.
• Supervise and co-supervise PhD and Master theses.
• Coordinate industrial collaborations and build national, African and international networks.
• Publish high-quality papers, obtain patents and transfer technology.

Required profile

• Confirmed professor with at least 5 years of research experience after a PhD in materials, electrochemistry or corrosion science.
• Teaching experience in graduate courses in corrosion or related subjects, and experience synthesizing and characterizing materials for corrosion science.
• Experience supervising undergraduate students, graduate students and PhDs.
• Strong publication record, ability to attract external funding, and good leadership and project management skills.
• Fluency in French and English.

Required skills

• Corrosion science, electrochemistry and materials characterization.
• Ability to design and lead original research projects.

What we offer

• A very competitive benefits package.
• A portfolio of research partners and collaborators.
• Highly motivated PhD and Master students.

To apply, candidates submit a cover letter, CV, list of publications and the names and contact details of three external referees, along with letters of recommendation from peers in the discipline.