CBS - Postdoc in Heterogeneous Catalysis

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Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa, aiming to position itself among world-renowned universities in its fields. The University is committed to economic and human development, with research and innovation at the forefront of African advancement. Its unique partnership-based approach and focus on relevant skills training contribute to consolidating Morocco's leading position in these areas. Located in the municipality of Benguerir, at the heart of the Green City, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to make a significant impact nationally, continentally, and globally.

About CBS

The Chemical & Biochemical Sciences, Green Process Engineering (CBS) department is part of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). CBS aims to establish a distinctive, internationally recognized research and teaching program to address UM6P's challenges in research and education, particularly in green and environmental chemistry applied to all aspects of chemical sciences: organic and inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical biology, and biochemical and thermal reactions.

CBS research is organized around several major areas, focusing on solving industrial challenges, complex chemical and biochemical reactions, scaling up, and process engineering validation. CBS projects aim to deeply understand molecular mechanisms of transformations to propose new, original alternatives in terms of efficiency, environmental friendliness, and sustainability.

CBS operates on the principle of partnerships with Moroccan and international universities, adopting joint degrees and certified joint laboratories. CBS has already established a Master’s Research program in Chemical Sciences of Phosphat

Position Title: Postdoc in Heterogeneous Catalysis

Specialization Area in Education and Research: CBS

Multidisciplinary Profile Specializing in Catalytic Processes

Job Description

The Chemical & Biochemical Sciences, Green Process Engineering (CBS) department at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is recruiting a Postdoc specializing in heterogeneous catalysis. The candidate’s research activities will focus on synthesizing catalytic materials and testing heterogeneous catalysts for ammonia and green hydrogen synthesis. This position requires experience working with fixed-bed catalytic reactors, gas/solid, in continuous flow at high temperatures. Knowledge of gas-phase reaction product analysis using micro-GC and FTIR is also necessary. A general knowledge of material synthesis is required.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate should be able to:

  • Design, develop, and validate an experimental catalytic measurement setup
  • Conduct conversion measurements at both laboratory and industrial scales
  • Synthesize and develop new catalytic materials
  • Characterize catalysts before and after reactions
  • Write reports and publications

Candidate Profile

  • PhD in catalytic processes or equivalent in a relevant field
  • Relevant experience in conducting catalytic tests
  • Experience in analyzing gas-phase products using chromatographic techniques and FTIR
  • Ability to develop solid material evaluation processes
  • Ability to write scientific reports
  • Teamwork skills
  • Proficiency in English

Skills

Research Skills:

  • Mastery of fundamental knowledge in heterogeneous catalysis
  • Proficiency in chromatographic and FTIR analytical techniques
  • Expertise in catalytic material analysis
  • Mastery of chemical kinetics

Postdoc en catalyse hétérogène

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 ini these fields, n a unique partnership-based aproach 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 .

Titre de poste:Postdoc en catalyse hétérogène

Domaine De Spécialisation En Éducation Et Recherche CBS

Profil multidisciplinaire spécialisé en procédés catalytiques.

Description Du Poste

Le département Chemical & Biochemical Sciences. Green Process Engineering (CBS) à l’Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique recrute un Postdoc spécialisé en catalyse hétérogène. Les activités de recherche du candidat porteront sur la synthèse des matériaux catalytiques et tests de catalyseurs hétérogènes dans la synthèse d’ammoniac et d’hydrogène vert. Ce poste nécessite une expérience de travail avec réacteur catalytique à til fixe, gaz/solide, en flux continus à haute température. Une connaissance d’analyse de produits de réaction, en phase gaz, par micro-GC et FTIR est aussi nécessaire. Une connaissance au niveau de la synthèse des matériaux en généra est requises.

Principales Taches

Le candidat retenu doit avoir la capacitée de:

  • Conception, réalisation et validation d’un banc de mesure catalytique expérimental
  • Réalisation des mesures de conversion, l’échelle laboratoire et à l’échelle industriel
  • Synthèse et développement de nouveau matériaux catalytiques
  • Caractérisation des catalyseurs avant et après réaction
  • Rédaction de rapports e des publications.

Profil Du/de La Candidat( E)

  • Être titulaire d’un diplôme de doctorat (PhD) en procédé catalytique ou l’équivalent dans un domaine pertinent.
  • Posséder une expérience pertinente dans la réalisation des tests catalytiques
  • Démontrer une expérience dans l’analyse des produits en phase gaz par techniques chromatographiques et par FTIR
  • Être en mesure de développer des procédés d’évaluation de matériaux solides
  • Être en mesure de rédiger des rapports scientifiques
  • Démontrer une aptitude pour le travail en équipe.
  • Avoir une bonne maîtrise de l'anglais,

Compétences

Compétences en recherche

  • Maitrise des connaissances fondamentales dans le domaine de la catalyse hétérogène. Maîtrise des techniques analytiques chromatographiques et par FTIR
  • Maitrise des techniques analytiques des matériaux catalytiques.
  • Maîtrise de la cinétique chimique

UM6P
Post date: 18 August 2024
Publisher: LinkedIn
Post date: 18 August 2024
Publisher: LinkedIn