Assistant Professor of Space Instrumentation and Ultra‑Sensitive Detectors

About the role

The Morocco Aerospace Research Institute (MARI‑SPACE) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University seeks an Assistant Professor to lead research and teaching in space instrumentation and ultra‑sensitive detectors. The position is based in Benguerir and supports the university’s mission to advance African aerospace innovation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and optimise ultra‑sensitive detector technologies such as Transition Edge Sensors (TES), Kinetic Inductance Detectors (KIDs) and Hot Electron Bolometers (HEBs) for space missions.
• Design, build and operate cryogenic test‑beds and low‑noise electronic read‑out systems.
• Lead detector calibration, sensor integration and performance validation for applications in CMB studies, Earth observation and deep‑space astrophysics.
• Secure research funding, publish results in peer‑reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in experimental astrophysics, cryogenic detectors and space sensor physics, and supervise graduate students.

Required profile

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with cryogenic detector development and low‑noise electronics.
• Track record of participation in space‑related instrumentation projects.
• Strong teaching and mentorship abilities.

Required skills

• Transition Edge Sensors (TES)
• Kinetic Inductance Detectors (KIDs)
• Hot Electron Bolometers (HEBs)
• Cryogenic detector systems
• Low‑noise electronic design
• Detector calibration techniques
• Sensor integration for space applications