FMS - Professor of Computer Science Applied to health

About Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (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.

About the Faculty of Medical Sciences

The Medical & Paramedical Cluster’s mission is to create a health ecosystem combining academic activities, scientific research and care through the Smart Health Care City project of Benguerir.

The Faculty of Medical Sicences (UM6P-FMS), the Cluster's main institution, endeavors to build very high-level medical and paramedical study programs. UM6P-FMS aims to train polyvalent doctors, pharmacists and nurses in a scientific research environment of excellence, in partnership with international universities and leader pharmaceutical groups. 

The Faculty seeks to respond to current and future changes in medical practices through the Medicine and Polyvalent Nursing streams, and to develop of Biotechnology through the Pharmaceutical stream.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Mission: 

Teach and develop training programs in computer science applied to medical sciences, while conducting research in the field of digital health and development of the health computing institute within the smart healthcare city

Responsibilities:

Design and deliver courses on computer science, biostatistics, data analysis and artificial intelligence applied to medicine.

Develop teaching materials (online courses, manuals, case studies).

Evaluate and grade students, provide constructive feedback.

Research:

Design and conduct research projects on the use of information technology in healthcare.

Publish research in academic journals and participate in conferences.

Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop innovative IT solutions.

Program Development:

Contribute to the creation and updating of medical informatics curricula.

Participate in interdisciplinary initiatives between the departments of computer science and medicine.

Supervision:

Supervise students' internships, PhDs, undergraduate students and research projects.

Participate in the academic orientation of students.

Required Skills:

PhD in Computer Science, Medical Informatics, or related field.

Solid understanding of health information systems, medical databases, and digital health concepts.

Experience in higher education and ability to use innovative teaching methods.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to work in a team and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Working Conditions:

Full-time position.