Professor in Sensor Technology (Open Rank) – Sustainable Materials Research
Leading-edge faculty position in sensor technology at UM6P’s SUSMAT Research Center to advance precision agriculture and industrial applications in Africa.
Best for:Best for experienced sensor technology researchers with 5+ years post-PhD, expertise in MEMS/NEMS, optical/chemical/biosensors, and a passion for African technological innovation and entrepreneurship.
Overview
This open-rank faculty position at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) focuses on sensor technology within the Sustainable Materials Research Center (SUSMAT-RC). The successful candidate will drive applied research, design innovative sensing solutions, and collaborate across disciplines to address challenges in precision agriculture, water quality, and industrial sustainability. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching at master’s and PhD levels, and bridging research to commercialization. UM6P prioritizes innovation, entrepreneurship, and African-focused problem-solving, offering a dynamic environment for high-impact research and academic leadership.
What you'll do
- Lead all research and development activities in sensor technology within SUSMAT-RC, focusing on innovative sensing principles and applications in precision agriculture and industrial settings.
- Develop and teach advanced courses on sensor technology, sensing principles, and sensor design for master’s and PhD students at UM6P.
- Collaborate with researchers to identify and develop new sensor technologies for precise agriculture, water quality monitoring, and industrial applications.
- Supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, ensuring progress in research and addressing challenges in their projects.
- Manage and administer SUSMAT-RC projects, including literature reviews, proposal writing, and coordination of research teams.
- Work with industry partners, universities, and consortia to translate research innovations into commercial products or processes.
- Publish research findings, file patents, and secure funding to expand research programs aligned with SUSMAT-RC’s strategic vision.
- Represent UM6P and SUSMAT-RC at conferences, meetings, and workshops to disseminate knowledge and foster collaborations.
- Engage in entrepreneurial activities, including prototyping, product visualization, and early-stage venture funding for sensor technologies.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a closely related field
Language: Fluent in English and French (spoken and written)
Instruction: English and French
- At least 5 years of professional experience post-PhD, including postdoctoral research and industrial experience in sensor technology
- Expertise in sensor design, sensing principles, and applications (e.g., MEMS/NEMS, optical, chemical, biosensors, IoT sensors)
- In-depth knowledge of electrochemistry and surface chemistry
- Experience with chemical processes, data analysis techniques, and materials science
- Proven ability to lead and maintain research programs from conceptualization to implementation
- Strong teaching experience with the capacity to develop new courses and integrate research into teaching
- Experience supervising master’s and PhD students
- Leadership and project management skills in driving research from lab to commercialization
- Collaboration experience with national and international institutions
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience post-PhD
- No nationality restrictions mentioned, but fluency in English and French is required
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-23
Applicants must submit a single PDF file containing a detailed CV, cover letter with a research and teaching plan, entrepreneurial ideas, and contact information for three referees. The cover letter should summarize research works, projects, key achievements, and services to the UM6P community (max 3-4 pages).
- CV
- Cover letter with research and teaching plans, entrepreneurial ideas, and key achievements (max 3-4 pages)
- Contact information of 3 referees
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