Postdoctoral Researcher – AI‑Driven Autonomous Discovery for Energy Materials

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the ENERGY‑A‑LAB project at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). The project aims to build a human‑centered autonomous discovery platform for energy materials, with a particular emphasis on battery technologies and AI‑driven workflows.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and integrate artificial‑intelligence and scientific‑machine‑learning models for autonomous material discovery.
• Design and implement self‑driving laboratory protocols and no‑code autonomous workflows.
• Apply computer‑vision and remote‑sensing techniques to agricultural data as part of interdisciplinary research.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and data experts.
• Publish research findings in high‑impact journals and present at conferences.

Required profile

• PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Materials Science, Computer Vision, Remote Sensing, or a closely related field.
• Strong research track record with publications in AI or materials discovery.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Required skills

• Artificial Intelligence
• Scientific Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Remote Sensing

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead cutting‑edge research in autonomous discovery platforms.
• Access to Africa’s largest HPC infrastructure (TOUBKAL).
• Supportive academic environment with potential for start‑up incubation.