PhD Researcher – Nanoplastics: The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) is offering a limited contract for a 36-month position as a PhD Researcher within the nanoINHALE PhD cohort. The nanoINHALE project focuses on understanding the impacts of environmental plastics and associated chemicals on ecosystem functions and human health. The specific position in the Department of Environmental Analytical Chemistry will involve studying and measuring nanoplastics levels in environmental and biota samples, with the goal of linking nanoplastics loads in the lung tissue of wild animals to their natural environment.
Table of Position Details:
| Designation | Research Area | Location | Eligibility/Qualification | Job Description | How to Apply | Last Date for Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD Researcher | Nanoplastics – Small Plastic Particles | Leipzig | Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Sciences or similar | Measure and study nanoplastics levels, optimize methods for measuring nanoplastics in lung tissue, conduct fieldwork and sampling, publish results, communicate research findings | Email application documents to dusan.materic@ufz.de | 15.01.2024 |
Job Description:
PhD Researcher – Nanoplastics – Small Plastic Particles Go Long, Wide and Deep
The successful candidate will work on measuring and studying nanoplastics levels in environmental and biota samples using TD-PTR-MS. The primary goal is to establish a link between nanoplastics loads in the lung tissue of wild animals and their natural environment. Tasks include method optimization, application to diverse biota samples, measurement of airborne nanoplastics concentrations, and identifying sources through fieldwork and sampling. The work will involve collaboration with other PhD positions within the nanoINHALE project.
We Offer:
- Excellent technical facilities
- Freedom to bridge the gap between basic research and application
- Work in interdisciplinary, multinational teams
- Links with national and international research networks
- Support and training through the HIGRADE graduate school
Your Profile:
- Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or similar
- Experience in laboratory work and chemical analysis
- Coding skills in PYTHON, R, or similar are advantageous
- Experience with biota analysis and/or environmental studies is beneficial
- Experience in atmospheric sampling and analysis is advantageous
- Excellent communication skills (fluent English mandatory)
- Team player with the ability to work independently in a self-organized manner
- Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary, international team
- Some knowledge of German is helpful but not required for the job
How to Apply: Interested candidates should email application documents (CV, 1-sided A4 cover letter, 3-page research proposal) to Dr. Dušan Materić at dusan.materic@ufz.de.
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The application deadline is 15 January 2024.
