Professor in Multi-Scale CFD Modeling and Process Systems Engineering for Advanced Reactor and E

About UM6P:

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing.   

More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities, for students, professors and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model.

In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with external institutions for developing up to date science and at continent level in order to address real challenges.

All our programs run as start-ups and can be self-organized when they reach a critical mass. Thus, academic liberty is promoted as far as funding is developed by research teams.

The research programs are integrated from long-term research to short-term applications in linkage with incubation and start-up ecosystems. 

About LIMSET:

LIMSET (Laboratory of Inorganic Materials for Sustainable Energy Technologies) is a dynamic group of professors, scientists, researchers and engineers dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions through cutting-edge research and specialized training. The laboratory focuses on the design, development, and optimization of inorganic materials for various applications in energy storage, conversion, and hydrogen technologies. LIMSET's research extents multiple disciplines, including electrochemistry, materials science, computational modeling, artificial intelligence, and process engineering, ensuring a comprehensive approach to tackling global energy challenges. By integrating fundamental research with industrial applications, the laboratory aims to accelerate the development of high-performance materials for thermal energy storage, all-solid-state batteries, and green hydrogen and ammonia production. In addition to scientific advancements, LIMSET is committed to technology transfer and capacity building, working closely with industry partners to enhance the competitiveness of Moroccan and African companies.

Job description : 

LIMSET-UM6P is seeking a highly qualified candidate for an open-rank faculty position specializing in multi-scale computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling and process systems engineering for thermal energy storage and ammonia reactor designs. The selected candidate will contribute to pioneering research in the optimization and design of advanced reactors and energy storage systems, with a focus on thermal energy storage and ammonia synthesis technologies.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate expertise in:

•    Multi-scale CFD modeling, including heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermal energy storage in systems such as packed-bed, phase change materials, and thermochemical storage.

•    Process systems engineering applied to thermal energy storage and ammonia production, using optimization techniques, techno-economic analysis, and life-cycle assessments.

•    Modeling and simulation of catalytic and thermal reactors, integrating reaction kinetics, heat/mass transport, and multiphysics simulations for ammonia synthesis.

•    Integration of AI and machine learning in CFD simulations, advancing reactor and storage system designs for improved efficiency and scalability.

•    Modeling ammonia synthesis reactors, such as Haber-Bosch and alternative ammonia production processes, with a focus on optimizing performance and reducing environmental impacts.

•    Collaboration with experimentalists, utilizing simulations to support reactor design, validation, and prototype development.

•    Industrial collaboration and technology transfer, helping to develop scalable solutions for the hydrogen and ammonia value chain, with a focus on Moroccan and African industries.

Candidate criteria:

•    PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field, with expertise in CFD modeling and process systems engineering.

•    Strong expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using tools such as ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, OpenFOAM, or similar for multiphase and reactive flow simulations.

•    Experience in process modeling and optimization, using platforms like Aspen Plus, gPROMS, or Python-based optimization frameworks.

•    Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, C++, or Fortran for numerical modeling, simulation automation, and AI model development.

•    Familiarity with thermal energy storage systems, including phase change materials, molten salts, and thermochemical storage; or Experience in catalytic reactor modeling, particularly in ammonia production (e.g., Haber-Bosch process or alternative synthesis routes).

•    Strong publication record in computational modeling, energy systems, and process engineering.

•    Ability to secure research funding and lead interdisciplinary research projects.

•    Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

Application and selection:

The application application must contain: 

•    A cover letter setting out the candidate's motivation in relation to this job profile.

•    A detailed curriculum vitae.

•    Brief research statement.

•    Contact information of 3 referees (PhD mentor, postdoctoral mentor, and a third referee familiar with the applicant's education, research, and entrepreneurial experience. Applicants are assumed to have obtained their references' consent to be contacted for this matter). 

 

Working conditions of the position:

This position offers competitive benefits, research funding opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art facilities at UM6P, fostering a dynamic and innovative research environment.

Deadline: The selection process ends once the candidate is selected 

Start of contract: As soon as possible

Location: UM6P, Benguerir

Type of Contract: CDI

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