Professor Position in Astrophysics, Earth Science or Planetary Exploration

About the role

UM6P invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in Astrophysics, Earth Science or Planetary Exploration. The appointment will start in January 2026 at the university’s campus in Benguerir, Morocco, and will be based within the Morocco Aerospace Research Institute (MARI‑SPACE) and the School of Applied and Engineering Physics.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct cutting‑edge research in the selected specialization and publish results in international journals.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise.
• Supervise master’s and doctoral students, guiding their research projects and theses.
• Develop interdisciplinary collaborations with internal units and external partners in the aerospace and space science community.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Astrophysics, Cosmology, Earth Science, Planetary Science or related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain research funding and a strong publication record.
• Experience in teaching at the university level is desirable.

Required skills

• Expertise in theoretical and/or observational methods pertinent to the chosen research area.
• Proficiency in data analysis and scientific computing tools commonly used in astrophysics or Earth science research.

What we offer

• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities at MARI‑SPACE and UM6P.
• Opportunities to contribute to Morocco’s growing space sector and international research networks.
• Competitive academic salary and benefits in line with Moroccan public university standards.