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Assistant Professor in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Benguerir, Marrakech-Safi

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About the Position

Join Mohammed VI Polytechnic University's College of Chemical Sciences & Engineering (CCSE) as an Assistant Professor in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. This teaching-focused position offers the opportunity to shape the curriculum and mentor students in a rapidly growing institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa.

Teaching Activities

  • Teach and coordinate computing and data modules including computer science fundamentals, algorithms, programming, numerical analysis, data science and machine learning
  • Design and deliver a comprehensive artificial intelligence teaching track covering data management, reproducibility, and applied machine learning for chemistry, materials and process engineering
  • Supervise data-driven modelling, simulation projects, and digital components of design and integrative projects
  • Develop teaching materials, laboratory experiments, and assessment methods; contribute to pedagogical committees and accreditation processes
  • Supervise student projects, laboratory work, internships, and end-of-study projects with academic advising
  • Annual teaching load: minimum 100 hours, expected to reach 150 hours across multiple programs

Research Activities

  • Contribute to research within an affiliated R&D entity at a level compatible with teaching focus, in data science and artificial intelligence applied to chemistry, materials or process engineering
  • Co-supervise student projects, internships, and graduate candidates
  • Participate in collaborative, funded, and industrial projects
  • Publish and disseminate research results

Academic and Industry Partnerships

  • Establish collaborations with faculty across CCSE and other UM6P entities to build shared teaching resources and project topics
  • Engage with industry partners for real-world case studies, project design, and student internships
  • Contribute to outreach activities including open days and secondary school relations

Required Qualifications

  • PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or closely related field
  • Strong command of data science and artificial intelligence methods and their application to scientific and engineering problems
  • Practical expertise in scientific programming environments and reproducible data workflows
  • Teaching experience in programming and data science to non-specialist engineering students
  • Teaching experience in undergraduate or graduate courses in both French and English (teaching assistant or instructor roles acceptable)
  • Commitment to pedagogical innovation and ability to mentor students in active learning environments
  • Demonstrated research and development profile with ability to sustain applied research and contribute to collaborative or industrial projects

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience applying machine learning to chemistry, materials, or process data
  • Familiarity with high-performance computing environments
  • Experience with project-based, problem-based, or challenge-based teaching and design project supervision
  • Experience designing syllabi and assessment schemes for new programs
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within teaching teams

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