Postdoctoral Researcher in AI & Geostatistics

About the role

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Geology & Sustainable Mining Institute (GSMI) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University. The role focuses on integrating artificial intelligence and geostatistics into a geospatial platform for the Benguerir Phosphate Mine.

Key responsibilities

• Design and conduct research aligned with the project’s objectives.
• Process and analyse collected data using machine‑learning and AI algorithms.
• Develop a web‑based geospatial interface and associated backend tools.
• Manage data storage and server infrastructure.
• Integrate AI models for analysis, interpretation, and decision support, including virtual assistants.
• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners and present findings in reports and scientific articles.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Geostatistics, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in AI, machine learning and programming.
• Excellent scientific writing and ability to synthesize information.
• Team‑oriented with experience in interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Previous experience in industry‑linked research projects is a plus.

Required skills

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Programming languages (e.g., Python, R, or similar).
• Web development for geospatial applications.
• Server and backend development.
• Geospatial data integration and analysis.
• Chatbot or virtual‑assistant development.