ASARI - Postdoctoral Position in Fungal Biotechnology and Biomass Valorization

Entity: African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) - Laayoune

About UM6P:

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing.

More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities, for students, professors and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model.

 About Entity (Hiring entity):

The African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) is a component of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Laayoune City, south of Morocco. It constitutes a structure of applied research with a vision of solving real Local, Regional, and African agriculture challenges leveraging up-to-date science and technology. To implement its vision, ASARI puts a lot of emphasis on interdisciplinary research in sectors of strategic interest for the southern regions of Morocco and for the African continent such as:

• Plant & animal biotechnology (biosaline agriculture, animal production & nutrition, valorization of native aromatic & medicinal plants and algae, etc.)
• Sustainable technologies in water, environment, and energy sectors.

Description of the position:

• African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Laayoune is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of Fungal Biotechnology and Biomass Valorization.
• Candidates should hold a PhD in fungal biotechnology, fungal genetics, or a related field. 
• Ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students across the university and externally is required.
• Evidence of research excellence is expected. Strong French and English communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.

Education

• A Ph.D. in fungal biotechnology, fungal genetics, or a related field from a recognized university.

Requirement

• Strong expertise in fungal biotechnology and biodiversity
• Strong expertise in the extraction and characterization of enzymes
• Demonstrated expertise with isolating, culturing, and experimenting with various fungal species from field samples
• Experience in studying fungal biodiversity 
• Knowledge and familiarity with fungal genetic engineering
• High publication record in leading international and well ranked journals
• An experience in supervising of Master and/or PhD students
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.