Postdoctoral Researcher in Earth Observation, AI, and Climate Sustainability
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About the Institution
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is a leading African research institution dedicated to innovation and sustainable development. Located in Benguerir, Morocco, UM6P aims to position itself among the world's top universities through partnerships and capacity building essential for Africa's future.
ARC_AIR – African Research Center on Air Quality and Climate is a research unit within UM6P advancing scientific understanding in air quality, atmospheric chemistry, and climate. The center supports sustainable development through high-impact research, capacity building, and technology transfer, collaborating with national and international partners.
Research Focus
This interdisciplinary research program focuses on:
- Earth Observation and Artificial Intelligence
- Climate Change and Urban Sustainability
- Water–Energy–Food Nexus
- Territorial Performance in Morocco, Africa, and semi-arid to arid regions
Position Overview
ARC_AIR invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of Earth Observation, geospatial analytics, artificial intelligence, and climate sustainability science. The role aims to develop predictive, decision-oriented frameworks for climate-resilient and sustainable territories.
Research Scope and Objectives
The successful candidate will contribute to:
- AI-driven territorial diagnostics and foresight, integrating multi-source satellite data with machine learning and spatial modeling
- Climate–water–energy–agriculture interactions, addressing water scarcity, urban heat stress, air quality, and territorial resilience
- Land-use and land-cover change (LULCC) impacts on surface climate, ecosystem services, and socio-economic systems
- Urban and territorial sustainability indicators, observatories, and decision-support tools for policy and planning
- Energy demand and territorial energy metabolism at building, urban, and territorial scales
- Urban and peri-urban agriculture as climate-resilient territorial solutions
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent and collaborative research leading to publications in high-impact international journals
- Develop and apply advanced geospatial, statistical, and AI-based methodologies
- Contribute to international research projects, reports, and proposals
- Support supervision of graduate students and contribute to capacity building
- Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers, institutions, and stakeholders
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Remote Sensing, Geospatial Sciences, Environmental Science, Climate Science, Data Science, Urban Studies, or related fields
- Strong background in Earth Observation data analysis and/or spatial modeling
- Proven ability to publish in high-impact peer-reviewed international journals
- Experience with machine/deep learning and AI applied to environmental or urban systems
- Familiarity with climate modeling, urban climate, urban agriculture, water resources, and energy systems
- Experience working in interdisciplinary or international research projects
- Interest in policy-relevant and impact-oriented research
Application Requirements
- Cover letter outlining research interests and motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (including publication list)
- Research statement (1–2 pages) describing alignment with the research program
- One or two representative publications
- Contact information of two referees
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