Postdoctoral Researcher - Purification of Acidic and Complex Aqueous Media

Benguerir, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

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Résumé du rôle

Postdoctoral researcher position at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University's MSN department, focusing on developing sustainable purification processes for acidic and complex aqueous media. The role combines process development, materials characterization, and reactor scale-up to enable higher-purity acid products and impurity valorization. Requires PhD-level expertise in chemistry or chemical engineering with proven research in separation and purification technologies.

Exigences clés (estimation)

Develop and optimize selective purification and impurity-recovery strategies using reagents, precipitation agents, functionalized materials, and ion-exchange resins
Design and scale-up reactors from batch to prototype with process integration and mass transfer optimization under corrosive conditions
Investigate material stability, impurity control, and competing-species effects in highly acidic and complex matrices
Perform comprehensive characterization using XRD, FTIR, ICP, and other techniques for phase identification and impurity quantification
Contribute to collaborative research proposals and prepare high-impact publications

Compétences

Advanced materials characterization (XRD, FTIR, SEM/EDS, ICP, HPLC)Selective separation and recovery of metals and impurities from complex aqueous or acidic mediaReactor design, prototyping, and process scale-up from batch to flow configurationsUnderstanding of acid-base equilibria, speciation, and selectivity in complex chemical systemsProcess development and translation into scalable, field-relevant solutionsMultidisciplinary research and funded research program contribution

Niveau estimé

Early postdoctoral level (0-1 years postdoc experience). Requires PhD-level expertise in chemistry or chemical engineering with demonstrated research in separation and purification, but position is designed for researchers early in their postdoctoral career.

Attributs détectés par l’IA (si absents de l’offre)

Type de contrat: CDD / Contrat
Mode de travail: Sur site
Niveau d'expérience: 0–1 an
Fonction: Informatique / Ingénierie
Secteur: Énergie
Niveau d'études: Doctorat
Langues: Anglais

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About the Role

Join the Materials Science, Energy, and Nano-engineering (MSN) department at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University as a postdoctoral researcher. You will develop sustainable and optimized processes for purifying industrial acidic and complex aqueous media through selective removal and recovery of impurities, enabling higher-purity acid products and more sustainable industrial processing.

Main Responsibilities

Develop and optimize selective purification and impurity-recovery strategies for acidic and aqueous media, including reagent selection, precipitation agents, functionalized materials, and ion-exchange resins
Design reactors and scale-up processes from batch to prototype, including process integration and mass transfer optimization under corrosive conditions
Investigate material stability, impurity control, and competing-species effects in highly acidic and complex matrices
Perform comprehensive characterization using XRD, FTIR, ICP, and other techniques for phase identification and impurity quantification
Contribute to collaborative research proposals and prepare high-impact publications

Required Qualifications

PhD in Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering with focus on separation, purification, or resource recovery
Advanced proficiency in characterization of complex materials and multi-component solutions
Practical knowledge of structural and spectroscopic techniques (FTIR, XRD, SEM/EDS, ICP, HPLC)
Strong understanding of acid-base equilibria, speciation, and selectivity in chemically complex media
Demonstrated research experience in selective separation or recovery of metals and impurities from complex aqueous or acidic media
Practical background in reactor prototyping, scale-up, and process integration
Proven ability to translate process development into scalable, field-relevant solutions
Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written

About UM6P

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an internationally oriented institution committed to the highest standards of teaching and research in sustainable economic development. UM6P promotes transdisciplinary research, entrepreneurship, and collaboration with external institutions to address real challenges in Morocco and Africa.

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