Professor in Machine Learning Full-time

About UM6P:
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing.
More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities, for students, professors and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model.

In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with external institutions for developing up to date science and at continent level in order to address real challenges.
All our programs run as start-ups and can be self-organized when they reach a critical mass. Thus, academic liberty is promoted as far as funding is developed by research teams.
The research programs are integrated from long-term research to short-term applications in linkage with incubation and start-up ecosystems.

About UM6P College of Computing:
The College of Computing is a central component of the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P). The main goal of the school is to set up an unprecedented research-education program, of international level, to address the UM6P challenges in terms of research and education, covering all aspects of computer science.
Area of specialization in Education and Research: The professor will develop research activities in several aspects of computer science, including but not limited to algorithms, databases, cloud computing, machine learning, operating systems and security.

Job Summary:

UM6P invites applications for a professor position (at all ranks, i.e., assistant, associate or full) in the areas of Machine Learning (Theory or Practice). A successful candidate will be expected to lead a research team of graduate students as well as teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The position is open to individuals with a PhD degree from a recognized university and with substantial expertise in Machine Learning. Qualified candidates will be recruited according to their academic accomplishments. For applications at the assistant professor level, candidates should demonstrate excellent research potential. Candidates at more senior levels should in addition have an established record of outstanding research achievements.

Application Requirements:
– A cover letter indicating the position applied for.
– A detailed CV.
– Brief research and teaching statements.
– Contact information of at last 3 references (applicants are assumed to have obtained their references’ consent to be contacted for this matter).

Compensation Package:
– Best in class salaries.
– Complete benefits including housing, tuition fees, life & medical insurance. retirement, maternity leave and sabbatical.
– Research budget allowance to professors.

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