ARACAQC - Assistant Professor in Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Quality

About UM6P:

Located at the heart of the future Green City of Benguerir, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), a higher education institution with an international standard, is established to serve Morocco and the African continent. Its vision is honed around research and innovation at the service of education and development. This unique nascent university, with its state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, has woven a sound academic and research network, and its recruitment process is seeking high-quality academics and professionals to boost its quality-oriented research environment in the metropolitan area of Marrakech.  

Research: 

The selected candidate will conduct research within the UM6P African Research Centre on Air Quality and Climate. Collaborating with students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting scholars worldwide, the Centre is committed to training a new generation of African Atmospheric Scientists and faculty members. Research endeavors primarily focus on experimental and Modelling aspects. A notable characteristic of the Centre’s research is the strong collaboration among all members. The selected candidate will have to develop independent research activities on the gas phase atmospheric chemistry including laboratory as well as measurements in the real atmosphere and taking part in the deployment of the instrument in field campaigns.  

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for an experimentalist from all around the world and would welcome application from candidates with expertise and excellent training in atmospheric chemistry studies (laboratory and field). Candidate should have internationally recognized research expertise in one or more chemistry and physical chemistry disciplines, preferably holding a Ph.D. in Chemistry, in Physical Chemistry or another appropriate field. The candidate's higher education and professional experience outside Morocco should be substantial to ensure the international character of the institution. Strong collaboration skills with researchers from diverse disciplines and a keen interest and proven experience in student support, mentoring, and interactive pedagogies are essential. Nationality is not a limiting factor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Setting up and running a laboratory dedicated to atmospheric chemistry studies.

Conducting and maintaining the high quality continuous measurements of gas phase species (VOCs, NOx, O3, …) and harmonize the measurement and calibration procedures with other groups worldwide. 

Candidate will also work with modellers based at various sites to interpret the data from the UM6P Stations and other global data sets and with the wider team members including postdoctoral research associates and PhD students.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

Interest in atmospheric research and atmospheric processes in Africa and the Mediterranean region;

Experience with data processing 

Experience on management of synergistic multi-instrument data chain;

Experience in managing varied workloads and conflicting priorities.