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.
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
International Water Research Institute (IWRI)
Position Title: Research Assistant
Start: As Soon As Possible
Contract: CDD 6months
Short Job Description:
UM6P seeks a Research Assistant to support cross-project work in hydrology, hydroclimate, and remote sensing. You will conduct field work (instrument deployments, gauging, sampling, surveys), and manage sensors, and process/analyse remote-sensing and hydroclimatic datasets (satellite, reanalysis, station networks) using Python/R, GIS, and Google Earth Engine. You’ll also assist with hydrological modelling, visualization, and concise reporting.
Key duties:
The work to be performed will include:
- Conduct field work: install/maintain sensors (flow, weather, soil), perform gauging, sampling, and site surveys in river and mountain environments.
- Operate field instrumentation: data loggers, GPS, microclimate stations, and gas-flux/soil-respiration chambers; perform calibrations and onsite QA/QC.
- Plan field campaigns: logistics, safety plans, permits, equipment prep, and post-trip inventories; drive to remote sites (valid driver’s license required).
- Ingest & manage data: organize time series from stations/reanalysis, remote sensing products, and survey datasets with clear metadata and version control.
- Process remote-sensing data: compute indices and maps (e.g., veg/soil/moisture/temperature) using GEE, Python/R, and GIS.
- Analyse hydroclimatic datasets: precipitation/temperature/streamflow/soil moisture; build tidy workflows, QA/QC, and basic statistics.
- Build reproducible code: notebooks/scripts, documentation, and automation for routine data pipelines.
- Produce deliverables: figures, maps, dashboards, short technical notes, and contributions to reports/manuscripts.
- Coordinate with stakeholders: assist workshops/training, capture field knowledge, and translate results into management-ready summaries.
Criteria of the candidate:Â
BSc/MSc in Environmental Science/ Hydrology/ Geography or related field, strong mountain fieldwork, skills in Python or R and GIS, and readiness to travel with valid driver’s license.
Skills:Â Â
We are searching for a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate, who should have:
- Experience with remote sensing data
- Experience in data handling and processing
- Experience with MATLAB and Python is highly appreciated.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and French.
- Ability in oral and written communication
- Ability to work in collaboration and in a team
- Strong analytical skills for effective problem solving
- Autonomy and quick learning ability.
About IWRI:
IWRI is a transversal structure across several UM6P Programs. Research within the center is organized around several major areas that aim to ensure the challenging Food and Water security goal in Africa, with a special focus on developing methods/tools that use multi-source remotely, sensed data. The research aims to improve our understanding of the integrated functioning of continental surfaces and their interaction with climate and humans, with emphasis on sustainable management of natural resources (soil, land, water, agriculture) in the context of Climate Change. One of the center’s goals is to provide a set of services and operational products to users (local, national, and international) that aid in the decision support of water and food systems.
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