Job Overview
The Human Biomonitoring Research Unit (HBRU) is offering an exciting post-doctoral position focusing on the environmental contamination of wild mammals by plant protection products.
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Analytical Chemistry for the Assessment of Wild Fauna Exposure to Pesticides in a One Health Context
Designation
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Analytical Chemistry
Research Area
Analytical Chemistry / Environmental Chemistry / Toxicology / One Health Context
Location
rue Thomas Edison 1 A-B – 1445 Luxembourg
Eligibility / Qualifications
- PhD in the field of Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology, or a closely related discipline.
- High technical skills in analytical chemistry applied to the detection of chemicals in biological matrices.
- Proven experience in full method development and validation for complex biological matrices.
- Skills in exposure assessment, environmental fate of chemicals, and statistical treatment of data will be considered an asset.
- Significant record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Rigor, motivation, scientific creativity and originality, writing skills, conciseness, sense of priority, and ability to work in a team.
- Fluent command of English; knowledge of another language of the European Union is an asset.
Job Description
The successful candidate will join a pioneering project on the environmental contamination of wild mammals by plant protection products. Primary responsibilities include conducting analytical development based on methodologies already available in the lab and delivering a fully validated multi-residue method to detect chemicals in the fur of different mammal species using both LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS. This work forms the foundation of a broader project aiming at understanding mechanisms and interactions underlying environmental contamination and transfer to animals and humans within a unique integrated One Health perspective.
Contract Details
- Contract type: Fixed-term contract (CDD)
- Contract duration: 24 months
- Start date: January 2027 (ASAP)
- Reference (Ref): MC/PD326/BA/HBRU
How to Apply
Applications including a motivation letter and a curriculum vitae must be submitted formally online via the official website. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Last Date for Apply
Until position filled
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