Postdoctoral Fellow in Omics and Soil Microbiome Research

About the role

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow for a 2-year interdisciplinary project on metaproteomic analysis of soil microbial communities. The project identifies key genes and enzymes that help plants cope with salinity stress and improve soil health and crop productivity, within a wider initiative to develop biofertilizers and sustainable agricultural strategies against soil degradation and salinization. Work combines metaproteomics, bioinformatics and functional microbiome studies in field trials, greenhouse experiments and the laboratory.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct metaproteomic and genomic sequencing of microbial communities associated with plant roots.
• Identify microbial enzymes and functional pathways involved in nutrient acquisition and stress adaptation.
• Analyze plant-microbe interactions in response to salinity stress.
• Collaborate on developing biofertilizers that incorporate beneficial microbial enzymes.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Soil Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science or a related field.
• Expertise in microbiome data analysis, metagenomics or metaproteomics.
• Strong publication record in relevant fields.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and collaborate across research groups.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in functional characterization of microbial enzymes.
• Familiarity with microbial ecology and soil biochemistry in stress adaptation.
• Background in field and greenhouse experimental design.

To apply, candidates must submit a cover letter describing their research interests and experience, a CV listing all publications, and contact details for three references.