PhD Fellowships in Chromatography: The Analytical Chemistry Group at the University of Copenhagen is offering two PhD fellowships focused on chromatography and mass spectrometry for targeted and non-target analysis of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs). These positions are designed for candidates who are motivated to engage in interdisciplinary research related to wastewater and human exposomics.
Designation
PhD Fellowships (2 Positions)
Application Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Chromatography, High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry |
| Location | Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Start Date | Expected by June 1, 2026 or as soon as possible |
| Application Deadline | March 28, 2026, 23:59 GMT +1 |
Eligibility/Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- Educational Background:
- MSc degree in analytical chemistry, environmental analytical chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, or a closely related discipline.
- Alternatively, an MSc in data science with experience in modeling complex datasets.
- Experience:
- Solid hands-on experience with chromatography (LC, GC, SFC) coupled with mass spectrometry.
- Familiarity with targeted and/or non-target screening workflows, including data processing and compound identification.
- Experience with complex environmental or biological matrices (e.g., wastewater, urine).
- Skills in method development, validation, and quality control of large sample sets.
- Familiarity with chemometrics, machine learning, or deep learning applied to analytical data.
- Programming skills in MATLAB, R, or Python.
- Personal Qualities:
- Strong scientific writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Job Description
The PhD fellows will engage in the following:
- Conduct independent research in their selected area (micropollutants in wastewater or human urinary exposome).
- Develop analytical methods and validate their efficacy.
- Contribute to hybrid AI-mechanistic models for analytical outputs.
- Write scientific papers and a PhD thesis.
- Participate in teaching and knowledge dissemination activities.
- Collaborate with academic and industrial partners.
How to Apply
To apply, candidates must submit:
- A motivated application letter (max. one page) stating the specific PhD project.
- A research project proposal (max. three pages) on either human urine exposome or micropollutants in wastewater.
- A curriculum vitae detailing education, experience, and skills.
- Original diplomas and transcripts (with English translations if necessary).
- A publication list (if available).
- Reference letters (if available).
Submit applications electronically by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button on the University of Copenhagen’s website.
Last Date for Apply
March 28, 2026, 23:59 GMT +1
For more specific inquiries, candidates can contact:
- Professor Jan H. Christensen: jch@plen.ku.dk
- Associate Professor Nikoline Juul Nielsen: njn@plen.ku.dk
This post provides a comprehensive overview of the PhD fellowship opportunities at the University of Copenhagen. Candidates who are passionate about analytical chemistry and wish to contribute to significant environmental and health research are encouraged to apply.
