ASARI - Professor in Agriculture Water Management - Open Rank Position

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.

ABOUT ASARI

The African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI) is a component of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). It is located in Laayoune City and constitutes a structure of practical-based research with a vision of solving real Local, Regional, and African agriculture challenges leveraging up-to-date science and technology.

Oriented towards Africa, ASARI acts in connection with a wide network of universities and research centers around the continent in order to link real field issues with up-to-date science. The institute consists of a multidisciplinary team of agronomists, biochemists, molecular biologists, bioprocess specialists, animal scientist, etc to respond to regional challenges affecting marginal environments.

ASARI is composed of three main research programs :

• AgriBioTechnology program leverages up to date technologies in the service of the Southern Moroccan and Sub-Saharan agriculture challenges. Its ambition is to conduct relevant and cutting-edge research on plant / crop improvement, biosaline agriculture, valorization of local agricultural and marine resources, and animal nutrition and reproduction with a positive impact on the African agriculture.
• Water treatment and management program which is oriented towards the development of cost-effective desalinization processes for agriculture use and watertreatment, management and analysis.
• Renewable energy program that is aiming to develop new approaches for the production of clean energy to address real local and regional challenges.

JOB SUMMARY

ASARI is seeking applications for a full-time Professor in the field of agricultural water and irrigation management. The appointed candidate is expected to conduct research, prepare proposals, write reports and scientific papers related to agricultural water management, irrigation solutions, soil-water-plant interaction, crop modeling, and best management practices to improve water use efficiency in arid and marginal zones.

The candidate is also expected to develop teaching modules about agricultural water and irrigation management and deliver courses related to those fields.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will also be expected to help maintain all field and laboratory equipment, order supplies as needed, and help maintain research plot records. Responsibilities also involve frequent travelling to different experimental platforms and farmer’s fields within Morocco and Africa. The successful candidate is also expected to collaborate actively with other members of the ASARI group in Laayoune as well as other research entities at the UM6P and other universities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications must be sent using a single electronic zipped folder with the mention of the job title. The folder must contain :

UM6P.