PhD Scholarship in Environmental Chemistry: Umeå University’s Department of Chemistry is inviting applications for a PhD position specializing in Environmental Chemistry. The research will focus on developing computational models to assess the exposure of organic pollutants in zebrafish, contributing to advanced studies in environmental toxicology.
Designation
PhD Student in Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry)
Research Area
Environmental Chemistry, Computational Modelling, Analytical Chemistry, Toxicology
Location
Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualifications
- Completed second-cycle degree or equivalent (at least 240 ECTS credits), with a minimum of 90 ECTS credits in chemistry or related fields.
- At least 15 ECTS credits in second-cycle level courses within the specialization.
- Practical experience in programming, computational modelling, environmental chemistry, and mass spectrometry is advantageous.
- Strong interest in analytical chemistry and toxicology.
Job Description
- Conduct research on computational models to understand the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of organic pollutants in zebrafish.
- Advance physiologically based kinetic models using tissue-specific data from mass spectrometry analyses.
- Engage in interdisciplinary and international collaboration, including research visits.
- Participate in doctoral courses and potentially contribute to departmental teaching (up to 20%).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the Umeå University e-recruitment system, Varbi. The application should include:
- A personal letter detailing your motivation and relevance to the project (max. 2 pages).
- A CV.
- Copies of degree certificates, diplomas, and transcripts.
- Up to five publications or student theses.
- Contact information for at least two references.
Documents should be in MS Word or PDF format.
Last Date to Apply
November 23, 2025
For further information, please contact Associate Professor Malin L. Nording at malin.nording@umu.se.
