PhD Scholarship in Environmental Chemistry: Umeå University invites applications for a PhD position specializing in Environmental Chemistry. The successful candidate will engage in groundbreaking research focused on developing computational models for assessing exposure to organic pollutants in zebrafish. This opportunity allows for collaboration across international institutions while contributing to vital studies on the effects of environmental pollutants.
Designation
PhD Student in Chemistry – Environmental Chemistry
Research Area
Environmental Chemistry, Computational Modelling, Toxicology
Location
Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification
- Completed a second-cycle degree or equivalent education (at least 240 ECTS credits), with at least 90 ECTS credits within chemistry or a relevant field.
- Minimum of 15 ECTS credits at the second-cycle level in a relevant specialization.
- Strong interest in analytical chemistry, toxicology, and computational modelling.
- Practical experience in programming, computational modelling, environmental chemistry, and mass spectrometry techniques is preferred.
Job Description
The PhD position entails:
- Developing and validating computational models to understand the uptake and distribution of organic pollutants in zebrafish.
- Focusing on critical developmental stages, including early development and juvenile stages analogous to puberty.
- Advancing physiologically based kinetic models by integrating tissue-specific data.
- Involvement in international collaborative research efforts and training in state-of-the-art computational and analytical techniques.
- Participation in research and doctoral courses, with possible teaching responsibilities (up to 20%).
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the e-recruitment system Varbi by including:
- A personal letter (max 2 pages) detailing motivation for applying and relevance of qualifications.
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Copies of degree certificates and academic transcripts.
- Copies of student theses or other relevant publications (maximum 5).
- Contact information for at least two references.
All 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.
