Project title: From waste to resource: ReCYCLing OLIVE oil extraction byproducts for sustainable agricultural practices in the Mediterranean region (CYCLOLIVE).

Contract Duration & Salary: The selected candidate will receive a monthly gross stipend of 8,000.00 MAD for a period of six (6) months, renewable once.

Position Description :
The primary objective of this post-doctoral position is to develop an accurate numerical model capable of simulating the thermal and dynamic performance of a solar furnace system. The model will integrate multiple environmental and technical parameters to ensure realistic and reliable simulations. In addition, advanced simulations will be conducted to analyze the turbulent behavior of heat and gas flows within the furnace during the carbonization process. These investigations will help optimize the system’s design and operational efficiency, ensuring high-quality biochar production while minimizing energy losses.

Candidate Profile
• PhD in Energy Engineering, Renewable Energy and Environment, or a related field.
• Strong background in heat transfer, mass transfer, and renewable energy (solar thermal
systems).
• Proficiency in numerical modeling (ANSYS Fluent or COMSOL Multiphysics).
• Knowledge of the design and sizing of concentrating solar thermal systems.
• Ability to conduct experimental research independently.
• Strong scientific writing and research dissemination skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Application Documents
The application file must include:
• Motivation letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of the PhD diploma (or certificate of completion)
• Copies of internship certificates
The complete application must be sent as a single PDF file to the following email address: f.aziz@uca.ac.ma

Contact
Prof. Faissal Aziz
Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech
Email: f.aziz@uca.ac.ma
Tel: +212 641 639 142

Timeline
• 24th February – 12th March 2026: Application submission period,
• 14th March 2026: Interview and notification of results,
• 16th March 2026: Starting date.