About the position
ASARI - Postdoctoral Researcher in Biodiesel Production from Biomass
Institution: MOHAMMED VI POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
Organisation/Company: MOHAMMED VI POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
Research Field: Chemistry
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Job description:
African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral researcher in the field of Postdoctoral Researcher in Biodiesel Production from Biomass.
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.
Develop and optimize lipid extraction protocols
Present research results at national scientific meetings
Conduct original research within an international framework
PhD degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Bioenergy, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline from a recognized University.
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 in order to boost its quality-oriented research environment.
UM6P is a very ambitious university, enjoying ample research funding, moderate teaching load, and excellent facilities.
In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with external institutions, both international ones for developing up to date science, and at continent level to address real African challenges.
Our researchers get incentives through a participation to the intellectual property they develop.
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:
A letter (maximum 1 page) explaining the motivation for the position
Applications are to be submitted on the recruitment platform stating in object “Postdoctoral Researcher in Biodiesel Production from Biomass”.
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/414111/asari-postdoctoral-…
What you’ll bring
- Strong French and English communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
At a glance
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Institution
- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
- Department
- Not stated
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- UM6P, Morocco, MA
sectors of strategic interest for the southern regions of, Morocco, MA - Supervisor / contact person
- Not stated
- Funding
- Funding not stated
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
UM6P is a very ambitious university, enjoying ample research funding, moderate teaching load, and excellent facilities. - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- EURAXESS-458355
Research focus
- Discipline
- Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
- Research area
- Not stated
- Methods
- Not stated
- Software
- Not stated
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 28 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- 31 Oct 2026 · 00:00 UTC
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 28 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 28 Sep 2026
2026-10-31T00:00:00+00:00
How to apply
Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
Application process:
Where to apply
Apply now
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/414111/asari-postdoctoral-researcher-in-biodiesel-production-from-biomass/?TrackID=427338
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