key Responsabilities

• Support the implementation of the research and outreach activities of the Chair on Forced Displacement in the Faculty of Governance, Social and Economic Sciences. 
• Support oversight of the activities and projects of the Chair and ensure their communication to relevant stakeholders
• Collaborate and coordinate with all relevant departments of the FGSES in the design, organization and running of events relevant to the work of the chair.
• Actively contribute to knowledge production with the Chair, through the publishing of research papers and policy briefs.
• Contribute to the provision of technical progress reports to FGSES and IDRC and engage with both institutions in regional and global fora.

Working Environment 

UM6P is a dynamic and rapidly growing institution committed to excellence in research and education. The university provides a stimulating and supportive environment for academic and professional growth. The "Future Risks and Human Behavior" group focuses on decision science research, using both theoretical and empirical approaches, addressing the complex challenges facing society today. The group values collaborative research and offers access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.

Requirements

• PhD in Social Sciences: political science, demography, sociology, public policy, development economics or any discipline relevant to migration and forced displacement studies
• Proven record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Fluency in Arabic, English and French
• Excellent command of written English and French
• Strong academic knowledge in the field of migration, forced displacement and/or refugee law
• Field experience with forcibly displaced persons and/or migrants and refugees would be a plus
• Previous experience in a role in government or at NGOs working with migrants would be a plus.
• Willingness and commitment to work with different stakeholders, including but not limited to civil society organizations, local authorities and representatives of forcibly displaced communities.
• Commitment to the values of diversity, inclusion and gender equality.
• Women and qualified candidates from minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the IDRC

As part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) champions and funds research and innovation within and alongside developing regions to drive global change. We invest in high-quality research in developing countries, share knowledge with researchers and policymakers for greater uptake and use, and mobilize our global alliances to build a more sustainable and inclusive world.

About the IDRC Forced Displacement Researched Chair's Network

The IDRC Forced Displacement Research Chairs’ Network has been created to formally link the research chairs through regular meetings and activities. The aim is to provide a forum for collaboration and the amplification of the work of the individual chairs and their collective impact nationally and globally. It will support: peer-to-peer and collaborative learning, cross-regional exchange and collaborative research and analysis; joint knowledge mobilization activities in the form of webinars, publications, newsletters and social media and online presence; sustainability, training and capacity- building activities, including applications for further funding; and access to global fora to disseminate the work of the research chairs to better impact global policies on forced displacement, particularly UN and government policies.

Application Process

To apply for the position of Postdoctoral Position in Economics, candidates are required to follow these steps

1-    Go to https://recruitment.fgses-um6p.ma/login
2-    Click on "Sign in with Google."
3-    If your Gmail account is not automatically recognized, enter your Gmail address and password.
4-    On the new page, click on "Add new Submission"
5-    Select " Postdoctoral Position in Forced Displacement "
6-    You can save the progress of your application as you go,
7-    In order to finalize your application, click on "Validate and submit" 
The candidates will be selected based on their scientific, pedagogical, and behavioral abilities. No discrimination will be made based on religion, race, gender, age, disability, 

The candidates will be selected based on their scientific, pedagogical, and behavioral abilities. No discrimination will be made based on religion, race, gender, age, disability, national, or ethnic origin. Initial, virtual interviews will begin upon receiving relevant applications. Short-listed candidates will be asked to present a course simulation and research work