Postdoctoral Fellow – Plant Nutrition & Fertilization

About the role

The ASARI Institute at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead research on plant nutrition and fertilization, focusing on sustainable soil fertility management for marginal agricultural soils under salinity and drought stress.

Key responsibilities

• Design and conduct field, greenhouse and laboratory experiments evaluating phosphate rock and other fertilization strategies.
• Study interactions between soil amendments, cropping systems (legumes, cereals, grasses, vegetables) and environmental stressors.
• Perform detailed analyses of plant tissues, soils and fertilizers to assess nutrient uptake, soil health and fertilizer efficiency.
• Collect, manage and analyse data using statistical and modelling tools, and translate results into recommendations for sustainable practices.
• Prepare research papers for high‑impact journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary scientists, agronomists and environmental specialists, as well as local and international partners.
• Contribute to project planning, execution and reporting, ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
• Supervise and mentor PhD students and research assistants, providing training on experimental techniques and scientific writing.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Plant Nutrition, Soil Science, Agronomy, Crop Science or a closely related discipline.
• Proven experience conducting field, greenhouse and laboratory experiments related to plant nutrition and soil fertility.
• Familiarity with marginal agricultural soils, salinity and drought conditions.
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.

Required skills