LIMSET – Professor in Multi-Scale CFD Modeling and Process Systems Engineering

Open Rank Faculty Positions (2) in Multi-Scale CFD Modeling and Process Systems Engineering for for Advanced Reactor and Energy Storage Technologies.

About UM6P:

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is a leading institution of higher education and research, located in the Green City of Benguerir. With a mission to advance education, applied research, and innovation, UM6P is dedicated to fostering economic and human development in Morocco and across Africa.The university offers a cutting-edge learning environment with world-class infrastructure, including smart platforms, living labs, and advanced research centers. Its extensive academic and research network strengthens its role as a catalyst for transformative solutions to Africa’s challenges. UM6P distinguishes itself through a unique partnership approach, collaborating with industry leaders to drive innovation and develop future-ready skills for students and professionals. Committed to fostering entrepreneurship and equipping the next generation of African leaders, UM6P actively contributes to Morocco and Africa's innovation ecosystem. Its dynamic collaborations reinforce its position as a pioneering institution, striving for excellence on national, continental, and global scales. Additionally, UM6P offers highly competitive incentives to attract and retain top-tier research talent, further amplifying its impact on science, technology, and sustainable development.

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 highly qualified candidates for open-rank faculty positions specializing in multi-scale computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling and process systems engineering for thermal energy storage and ammonia reactor designs. The selected candidates 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 candidates 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 candidates are selected
Start of contract: As soon as possible.
Location: UM6P, Benguerir
Type of Contract: CDI.