Assistant Professor - Fluid Mechanics, Heat & Mass Transfer, Chemical Engineering

About the role

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is seeking an Assistant Professor specializing in Fluid Mechanics, Heat and Mass Transfer and Chemical Engineering within its Applied Chemistry and Research Engineering (ACER) program. The successful candidate will lead research in process intensification, reactor modeling and sustainable energy systems, with a strong emphasis on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), separation and conversion processes, adsorption-based processes, heterogeneous catalysis and energy conversion technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead research projects on multiphase flow reactors, adsorption, chemical engineering and energy systems
• Develop and implement methodologies for chemical reactor design, simulation and optimization
• Carry out modeling and experimental research, including CFD modeling and experimental validation of energy and adsorption systems
• Secure research funding through grants and industrial partnerships
• Supervise and mentor graduate students, PhD candidates and junior researchers
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and disseminate results through conferences and industry collaborations
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, chemical reaction engineering, transport phenomena and CFD
• Contribute to the strategic planning of the ACER CoE and the College of Chemical Sciences and Engineering

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering or a closely related field
• At least 3 years of postdoctoral or research experience in separation, adsorption systems, fluid mechanics, transport phenomena, multiphase flow, reactor design or energy systems
• Proven experimental experience and a strong publication record in high-impact journals
• Proven teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• Excellent communication, teamwork and mentoring abilities

Required skills

• CFD modeling and process simulation (COMSOL, ANSYS Fluent or equivalent)
• Fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, chemical reaction engineering
• Programming skills such as Fortran or MATLAB are an asset

Candidates apply by submitting a cover letter, CV with publications, research and teaching statements, three reference letters and other supporting documents.