Assistant Professor in Powder Metallurgy

About the role

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is recruiting an Assistant Professor in Powder Metallurgy within its Materials Science and Nano-engineering (MSN) department, located in Benguerir. The department develops basic and applied research in materials science and nano-engineering, and the professor will lead independent research programmes in powder metallurgy while supervising graduate students.

Key responsibilities

• Develop independent research programmes in powder metallurgy, including extractive approaches (hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy) and techniques to manufacture metals from powders (3D printing, sand moulding, etc.), aligned with the Metallurgy Cluster roadmap (alloy development, metal processing, materials characterisation)
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences
• Pursue research funding through grant proposals
• Supervise graduate students working on master's or PhD theses in metallurgical engineering or related disciplines
• Advise students on course selection, internships and career paths
• Establish collaborations with other faculty, research institutions and industries to promote interdisciplinary research and technology transfer, and align research projects with industry needs

Required profile

• PhD in Metallurgy, Materials Science or a closely related field
• More than 5 years of experience in powder metallurgy (PhD, postdoctoral, industrial or academic)
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in powder metallurgy with a track record of peer-reviewed publications
• Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in metallurgy, materials science or related fields; teaching assistant or instructor roles may be sufficient
• Commitment to pedagogical innovation and ability to mentor students

To apply, candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications and the names and contact details of three external referees who are not current UM6P faculty.