Postdoctoral Researcher Crop Yield Prediction Modeling Africa Mohammed VI Polytechnic University للعمل في التعليم والتدريس القنيطرة

About the Opportunity

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is a research-intensive institution dedicated to innovation and scientific excellence across Africa. UM6P aims to position itself among world-renowned universities by advancing cutting-edge research that addresses continental and global challenges. This post-doctoral position sits at the intersection of agricultural modeling, data science, and crop yield prediction, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to food security research in African contexts.

Role Overview

The Post-Doctoral Researcher in Modeling and Crop Yield Prediction will lead and contribute to advanced research initiatives focused on developing, calibrating, and validating predictive models for crop yields across diverse African agro-ecological zones. The role demands strong expertise in crop simulation models, remote sensing data, machine learning, and climate-agriculture interactions. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team of researchers, agronomists, and data scientists to generate actionable insights for agricultural planning and policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine process-based and statistical crop models for yield prediction across major African cropping systems.
• Integrate remote sensing datasets (e.g., satellite imagery, NDVI, soil moisture) into predictive modeling frameworks.
• Apply machine learning and deep learning techniques to improve the accuracy and scalability of crop yield forecasts.
• Analyze the impacts of climate variability and climate change scenarios on agricultural productivity in Africa.
• Calibrate and validate models using field trial data, historical yield records, and weather datasets.
• Collaborate with agronomists, climate scientists, and policy analysts to translate model outputs into practical recommendations.
• Publish research findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
• Contribute to grant proposals and funding applications to support ongoing and future research programs.
• Mentor graduate students and junior researchers involved in related projects.