Research Assistant

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.

Job Title: Research Assistant

Location: College of Computing, UM6P, Benguerir, Morocco

Position Type: Full-time

About The College of Computing:

UM6P’s College of Computing's mission is to harness advances of the computing age, by transforming the capabilities of academia in all key areas; computing fields – supporting the rapid growth and evolution of computer science and computational areas of allied fields such as mathematics, as reflected notably in the rise of artificial intelligence; computing in other disciplines – facilitating research and teaching collaborations in computing, across a broad range of fields; social and ethical responsibilities of computing – leading change in academic research and education, in the development and use of computing.

Description:

Prof. Youssef Iraqi, from the College of Computing at UM6P is seeking highly motivated research assistants to contribute to cutting-edge projects in areas such as IoT, AI, machine learning, blockchain, trust management, cloud computing, and speaker identification. The research assistant will be responsible for conducting literature reviews, developing research models, simulations, or algorithms, and analyzing experimental or computational results. Additionally, they will assist in preparing reports, collaborating with faculty and graduate students on research publications, and contributing to grant writing and research dissemination activities.

Requirements:

Candidates must hold an Engineering or Master’s degree in Computer Science, omputer eEngineering, or a related field. Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or other relevant languages are required. Experience in AI, IoT, cloud computing, blockchain, or cybersecurity is a plus. The ideal candidate should be capable of working independently and in a team environment and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Interested candidates should send a CV, a brief cover letter, and any relevant publications or research work to Youssef.Iraqi@um6p.ma with the subject line “Research Assistant Application – [Your Name]”.

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