About UM6P:
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is a leading institution of higher education and research, located in the Green City of Benguerir. With a mission to advance education, applied research, and innovation, UM6P is dedicated to fostering economic and human development in Morocco and across Africa.The university offers a cutting-edge learning environment with world-class infrastructure, including smart platforms, living labs, and advanced research centers. Its extensive academic and research network strengthens its role as a catalyst for transformative solutions to Africa’s challenges. UM6P distinguishes itself through a unique partnership approach, collaborating with industry leaders to drive innovation and develop future-ready skills for students and professionals. Committed to fostering entrepreneurship and equipping the next generation of African leaders, UM6P actively contributes to Morocco and Africa's innovation ecosystem. Its dynamic collaborations reinforce its position as a pioneering institution, striving for excellence on national, continental, and global scales. Additionally, UM6P offers highly competitive incentives to attract and retain top-tier research talent, further amplifying its impact on science, technology, and sustainable development.
About LIMSET:
LIMSET (Laboratory of Inorganic Materials for Sustainable Energy Technologies) is a dynamic group of professors, scientists, researchers and engineers dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions through cutting-edge research and specialized training. The laboratory focuses on the design, development, and optimization of inorganic materials for various applications in energy storage, conversion, and hydrogen technologies. LIMSET’s research extents multiple disciplines, including electrochemistry, materials science, computational modeling, artificial intelligence, and process engineering, ensuring a comprehensive approach to tackling global energy challenges. By integrating fundamental research with industrial applications, the laboratory aims to accelerate the development of high-performance materials for thermal energy storage, all-solid-state batteries, and green hydrogen and ammonia production. In addition to scientific advancements, LIMSET is committed to technology transfer and capacity building, working closely with industry partners to enhance the competitiveness of Moroccan and African companies.
Job description :
LIMSET-UM6P is seeking qualified candidates for open-rank faculty positions in the field of electrochemical energy storage, with a focus on all-solid-state batteries. The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in advancing LIMSET’s research programs by contributing expertise in the design, development, and optimization of next-generation energy storage technologies.
The ideal candidates must demonstrate expertise in:
- Development of next-generation all-solid-state batteries, including novel solid electrolytes, electrode materials, and interface engineering.
- Fabrication, characterization, and optimization of solid-state battery components to enhance performance, safety, and longevity.
- Electrochemical analysis and materials characterization, employing techniques such as EIS, CV, GITT, XRD, SEM, and Raman spectroscopy.
- Design and scaling-up of solid-state battery prototypes, integrating advanced manufacturing techniques.
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including computational scientists, experimentalists, and industry partners, to drive innovation in battery technologies.
- Techno-economic and life-cycle assessment of all-solid-state batteries for sustainable applications.
- Contribution to technology transfer and industrial partnerships to support the competitiveness of Moroccan and African battery industries.
Candidate criteria:
- PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Electrochemistry, or a related field, preferably with a focus on solid-state batteries or electrochemical energy storage.
- Strong expertise in solid electrolytes, electrode materials, and interfacial engineering for all-solid-state batteries.
- Experience with electrochemical techniques (EIS, CV, LSV) and materials characterization (XRD, XPS, SEM, TEM, Raman).
- Familiarity with battery fabrication processes, solid-state sintering techniques.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary research projects and contribute to externally funded programs.
- Ability to develop and write research proposals, scientific publications, and technical reports.
- Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a research team and independently.
Application and selection:
The application folder must contain:
- A cover letter setting out the candidate's motivation in relation to this job profile.
- A detailed curriculum vitae.
- Brief research statement.
- Contact information of 3 referees (PhD mentor, postdoctoral mentor, and a third referee familiar with the applicant’s education, research, and entrepreneurial experience. Applicants are assumed to have obtained their references’ consent to be contacted for this matter).
Working conditions of the position:
This position offers competitive benefits, research funding opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art facilities at UM6P, fostering a dynamic and innovative research environment.
Deadline: The selection process ends once the candidates are selected
Start of contract: As soon as possible.
Location: UM6P, Benguerir
Type of Contract: CDI.
