The AGC is seeking to appoint two Professors in Environmental DNA Sciences to advance the application of eDNA technologies in marine, coastal, and terrestrial ecosystems across Morocco and Africa. Environmental DNA (eDNA) is revolutionizing biodiversity monitoring by providing detailed insights into organismal presence in various environments. These positions will contribute to pioneering the use of eDNA in fisheries stock assessments, aquaculture site evaluations, and terrestrial ecosystem monitoring, including forests, deserts, and mountains.
By integrating eDNA with existing survey methods, Morocco and its African partners can enhance data-driven management of natural resources. The affordability, compatibility, and growing global expertise in eDNA make it an essential tool for modernizing fisheries, animal and plant sciences across the continent.
Positions Available
- Marine Environmental DNA Candidates should have expertise in eDNA applications for biodiversity monitoring, marine ecosystem assessments, and conservation biology in marine and coastal environments.
- Terrestrial Environmental DNA Candidates should specialize in eDNA approaches for studying terrestrial biodiversity, ecosystem interactions, and conservation applications.
Job Description
- The selected candidates will join a dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment, collaborating with experts in biodiversity genomics, natural product chemistry, microbial engineering, agricultural and environmental biotechnology, metabolic engineering, and microbiology.
- Qualifications & Requirements
- A Ph.D. in Ecology, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
- A strong research record in eDNA methodologies and their applications.
- An outstanding publication record in environmental DNA, next-generation sequencing, and large-scale data analysis.
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Proven ability to pursue an independent research program and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Strong motivation to contribute to the development and application of eDNA in biodiversity conservation, natural resource management, and ecological monitoring.
These positions offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of eDNA research and its applications in Africa.
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities encompass:
- Supervising graduate students and postdocs in the fields of Molecular Ecology, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology, and OMICS Science.
- Developing collaborative research programs in Environmental DNA sciences for potential industrial or monitoring applications.
- Writing grants.
- Supporting institutional research and academic programs and actively participating in institutional activities.
For more information, visit the AGC website: http://agc.um6p.ma or email: Pr. Mohamed Hijri at Mohamed.hijri@um6p.ma
