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Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinspired Circular Biomass Conversion for Water-Retentive Agricultural Systems Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Available
Deadline
Dec 4, 2026
Country
Morocco
University
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
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About this position
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University’s International Water Research Institute (IWRI) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for an interdisciplinary program on bioinspired, circular-economy-driven materials for sustainable agriculture.
The project focuses on converting multi-source renewable biomass, including marine and lignocellulosic feedstocks, into next-generation supramolecular and biobased materials. These systems will be designed to improve water retention, soil hydration, nutrient stabilization, and soil regeneration, helping address water scarcity and climate-related agricultural stress.
The researcher will develop nutrient-enriched biostimulant matrices containing nitrogen and phosphorus to strengthen water–nutrient coupling and plant nutrition. Responsibilities include designing, synthesizing, and optimizing functional materials; developing biobased hydrogels and hydrated colloidal systems; and investigating applications in water retention, controlled release, soil improvement, and water-stress mitigation.
Research activities will involve comprehensive physicochemical characterization using FTIR, UV–Vis, XRD, DLS, SEM–EDS, TEM, and TGA/DSC. Laboratory and greenhouse studies will assess water retention, soil hydration, plant germination, and agronomic performance. The postdoctoral researcher will also publish findings, present results internationally, collaborate across water sciences, materials chemistry, and sustainable agriculture, and contribute to research proposals, innovation, and technology transfer.
The role offers an interdisciplinary and multicultural research environment at IWRI, including opportunities to mentor and co-supervise Master’s and PhD students and to work with internal and external collaborators.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related field. Required experience includes sustainable processing of multi-source biomass feedstocks and/or biobased or bio-inspired materials; biopolymers, their modification, and supramolecular assembly; biobased hydrogels or hydrated colloidal systems; physicochemical characterization using techniques such as FTIR, UV–Vis, XRD, DLS, SEM–EDS, TEM, and TGA/DSC; and greenhouse or laboratory experiments assessing water retention, soil hydration, plant germination, or agronomic performance under water stress. Applicants should have a strong publication record, experience preparing scientific papers and technical reports, strong written and oral English communication skills, and the ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams. Networking, organizational, co-supervision, coordination, lab safety, and research integrity skills are expected. Experience with biostimulants or eco-friendly soil conditioners is an asset.
How to apply
Submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, publication list, and two references through the EURAXESS application page. The posting also provides a Times Higher Education listing.
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