About the position
MSN - Assistant Professor in Materials, Electrochemistry, and Corrosion Science
Research Field: Chemistry
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
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
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 in the metropolitan area of Marrakech.
The Materials Science and Nano-engineering (MSN) department has an interdisciplinary vision based on the competence of its researchers and the relevance of the developed research themes/programs designed to meet different national and global issues.
MSN develops high-level basic and applied research in Materials Science and Nano-engineering.
The developed research areas in MSN are at the borders of all aspects related to materials science.
Job Title: Assistant Professor Position in Materials, Electrochemistry, and Corrosion Science
This Professor position is in materials, corrosion, and their related topics.
The position is intended for a confirmed professor (M/F), with at least 5 years research experience after a PhD in materials, electrochemistry, and Corrosion Science.
He/she is keen on multidisciplinary work at the interface of basic research and the industrial world with confirmed experience in leading collaborative projects and supervising undergraduate students and PhDs.
Position Responsibilities and expertise:
The candidate must have a strong commitment to excellence as he/she will be responsible for enhancing the quality of the research programs related to materials and corrosion engineering at MSN department.
Main tasks include fundamental & practical research and solving industrial corrosion and materials challenges, in addition exploring the environmental and design boundaries of conventional technologies, combining the academic and industry experience to find pragmatic solutions.
Study fundamental mechanisms of electrochemical reactions and corrosion.
Coordinate and manage industrial collaborations focused on corrosion sciences, materials performance, and durability solutions.
Develop teaching and training progams in electrochemistry and materials science and to be involved in various UM6P teaching programs including the Bachelor, Doctoral Training Center (DTC), and Executive Education programs.
Develop and lead interdisciplinary projects that connect materials, electrochemistry, and corrosion protection, within UM6P, national and international universities and institutions.
Teaching experience in higher education with the capacity to develop new courses in material science, electrochemistry and corrosion, with the ability to mentor/organize teaching programs and connect research to teaching.
What you’ll bring
- He/she is keen on multidisciplinary work at the interface of basic research and the industrial world with confirmed experience in leading collaborative projects and supervising undergraduate students and PhDs.
- The Candidate must have a teaching experience of graduate courses in corrosion or related subject and have experience in the synthesis and characterisation of materials for Corrosion Science.
- The candidate must have a strong commitment to excellence as he/she will be responsible for enhancing the quality of the research programs related to materials and corrosion engineering at MSN department.
- Experience in supervising undergraduate students, graduate students, PhDs students.
- Experience in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in materials science, chemistry, or engineering.
- Teaching experience in higher education with the capacity to develop new courses in material science, electrochemistry and corrosion, with the ability to mentor/organize teaching programs and connect research to teaching.
At a glance
- Position type
- Assistant professor
- Institution
- MOHAMMED VI POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
- Department
- Not stated
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- UM6P, 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
Potential to attract external funding through competitive research grants and industrial partnerships. - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- EURAXESS-447844
Research focus
- Discipline
- Materials Science, Chemistry
- Research area
- Electrochemistry
- Methods
- Synthesis
- Software
- Not stated
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 20 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- Deadline not stated
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 20 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 20 Sep 2026
2027-06-23T00:00:00+00:00
How to apply
Application Deadline: 23 Jun 2027 - 00:00 (UTC)
Applicants should submit
Where to apply
Apply now
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/412556/msn-assistant-professor-in-materials-electrochemistry-and-corrosion-science/?TrackID=427338
Contact: johan.jacquemin@um6p.maContact: Pr. Johan Jacquemin – johan.jacquemin@um6p.ma
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