Professor in Sensor Technology (Open Rank)

About the role

The Sustainable Materials Research Center (SUSMAT-RC) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Morocco is recruiting a professor in Sensor Technology. The center develops advanced biobased products and materials using biotechnological, physical and chemical conversion strategies, and aims to support a green and circular economy. The successful candidate will plan, develop and carry out applied research on sensor technology, with applications in precise agriculture and industry.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of sensor technology within SUSMAT-RC and transfer knowledge to researchers, clients and collaborators.
• Collaborate with SUSMAT-RC researchers on new concepts for precise agriculture, water quality and their industrial applications.
• Design and teach advanced courses on sensing principles, sensor design and applications for Master and PhD students.
• Help turn research into engineering solutions across the technology readiness levels, working with companies and consortia to move innovations toward products and processes.
• Write manuscripts, file patents and develop research proposals; 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, representing the center at conferences and workshops.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience after the PhD, including postdoctoral work; industrial experience is a strong asset.
• Excellent English and French, spoken and written.
• Leadership, project management and teaching experience; good experience supervising M.Sc. and Ph.D. students.

Required skills

• Sensor technology, surface chemistry, materials science and molecular/nanoscale science.
• In-depth knowledge of electrochemistry.
• Chemical processes and reactions, data analysis techniques.
• Patent filing, manuscript writing and research proposal development.

Applications are submitted as a single PDF containing a detailed CV, a cover letter and a summary of background, research, projects, publications and achievements.