GTI - Postdoctoral Researcher – AI/ML for Energy Systems

Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher – AI/ML for Energy Systems
Location: Ben Guerir
Position Type: Postdoctoral Research

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.

The Green Tech Institute at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir, Morocco, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team in exploring the intersection of energy transition, circular economy, and sustainable construction production. This position aims to advance innovative solutions that promote sustainability in the built environment, focusing on the effective integration of renewable energy, resource efficiency, and waste reduction. The candidate must hold a PhD in Urban or Rural Development, Civil Engineering or related domain. The candidate is expected to have hands-on experience in field related to urban or rural planning, renewable energy and sustainable construction.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our cutting-edge team, working on the development of advanced AI/ML algorithms for battery management systems (BMS) in electric mobility and micro mobility applications. The primary focus will be on creating and optimizing state-of-charge (SOC) and state-of-health (SOH) prediction models to ensure the safety, efficiency, and longevity of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement machine learning algorithms for SOC and SOH estimation.
• Analyze large datasets from battery systems to improve model accuracy and performance.
• Conduct research on predictive analytics for real-time battery health monitoring and fault detection.
• Collaborate with embedded systems and hardware engineering teams to integrate AI models into the BMS.
• Optimize AI/ML pipelines for resource-constrained environments, including edge AI applications.
• Guide PhD students and collaborate with engineers to implement advanced ideas.
• Author scientific publications, present findings at conferences, and contribute to patents or technical innovations.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in developing and applying AI/ML models to energy systems or similar applications.
• Proficiency in machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Hands-on expertise in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Solid understanding of battery systems, electrochemical processes, or energy management.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with time-series analysis, predictive modeling, and anomaly detection.
• Familiarity with real-time applications of AI/ML in embedded or IoT devices.
• Knowledge of cloud-based computing platforms for data processing (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud)
• Understanding of BMS architecture and electric mobility systems.