Assistant Professor in Interfaces and Colloids

About the role

The Sustainable Materials Research Center (SusMat-RC) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor in Chemistry, Polymer Science and Materials Science. The successful candidate will plan, develop and carry out applied research on interfaces and colloids in green chemistry and chemical engineering, focusing on the synthesis, processing and testing of new biobased monomers, polymers and materials. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience after the PhD.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of interfaces and colloids science within SusMat-RC and transfer knowledge to researchers, clients and collaborators.
• Collaborate with researchers to develop new concepts for sustainable materials and their industrial applications.
• Design and teach advanced courses on interfacial chemistry, emulsions, colloids and interfaces for Master and PhD students.
• Help turn applied research into engineering solutions across the technology readiness levels leading to development and manufacturing.
• Work with researchers, faculty, companies and consortia to move research innovations toward products and processes.
• Contribute to manuscripts, patents and research proposals, and help manage and administer the center.
• Co-supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and discuss challenges with the director.
• Communicate fluently in English and French, verbally and in writing, and represent the center at conferences and workshops.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Colloids and Interfaces Science, Soft Matter or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience after the PhD; postdoctoral experience and industrial experience are strong assets.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, lead and maintain research programs, and good experience supervising M.Sc. and Ph.D. students.
• Leadership and project management skills, and evidence of collaboration with national and international institutions.
• Familiarity with the Moroccan institutional and industrial ecosystem, and awareness of Moroccan/African market opportunities.
• Fluent in English and French, spoken and written.

Required skills

• Expertise in interface and colloid science, emulsions, coatings, surface chemistry, polymer chemistry and molecular and nanoscale science.
• In-depth knowledge of material rheology.
• Experience with (bio)polymer chemistry, nanocomposite science and processing of (bio)polymers and (bio)composites.
• Desirable: teaching experience, student supervision, entrepreneurship experience and first-hand experience in launching technology start-ups.