Entreprise
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa and aims to position itself among world-renowned universities in its fields The University is engaged in economic and human development and puts research and innovation at the forefront of African development. A mechanism that enables it to consolidate Morocco’s frontline position in these fields, in a unique partnership-based approach and boosting skills training relevant for the future of Africa. Located in the municipality of Benguerir, in the very heart of the Green City, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to leave its mark nationally, continentally, and globally.
Adresse
Lot 660, Hay Moulay Rachid, Ben Guerir 43150
Poste
MSN / UM6P is looking for a Research-Engineer in minerals processing, extractive metallurgy for Li-ion batteries applications.
One-year fixed term contract
Job Description
The successful candidate will carry out duties to the highest standard and will:
- Undertake material and battery electrodes preparation and characterization within collaborative research and applied projects, design and test extractive and purification methods and their application to a selected local ore along with continuous process optimization aiming setting up proof of concept at laboratory scale.
- Collaborates with suppliers, support staff, and other engineers, PhD students to plan and implement experiments related to the project.
- Set up testing methods, instruments and perform data acquisition related to the project.
- Write reports and proposal related to the project.
- Calculate cost and environmental impact of each preparation process developed during the project.
- Keep a technological watch on emerging technology and materials and competitive by actively attending meetings or conferences, reading current scientific publications, and research reports, books, etc.
- Communicate to the team the development, progress and results of research activities ensuring that relevant information and issues in the implementation of projects/experiments are captured in as comprehensive and timely manner as possible.
- Identify areas of improvement within the research structure using integrated management approaches in pursuit of capacity building/strengthening and the preservation of scientific rigor in the project.
- Support if required, other research projects.
Profile recherché
Candidate PROFILE :
- Excellent commands in variety of software related chemical processing/engineering.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent skills and understanding in physics and chemistry of materials
- Good skills in electrochemistry and materials characterization
- Thorough understanding in batteries system and technologies.
- Good skills in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy techniques, separation techniques
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
- Proven and distinct work experiences in industries and similar topics are highly requested.
- Proven ability of working with industrial partners to reach their objectives timely.
EDUCATION:
Successful candidates must be holder of a Master of Science degree or engineer diploma specialized in chemistry/physical chemistry, or material science. Doctorate preferred.
