Summary
The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is seeking an enthusiastic and independent candidate for a 2½-year postdoctoral research position within the Ecotoxicology group. This project, funded by the EU Partnership for Risk Assessment of Chemicals (PARC), the Carlsberg Foundation, and SDU, focuses on utilizing advanced chemical imaging to understand the mechanistic effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in environmental and biological samples.
Job Details
| Feature | Details |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Research Area | Environmental Toxicology / Chemical Imaging |
| Location | Odense M, Denmark (Department of Biology, SDU) |
| Duration | 2½ years |
| Application Deadline | August 3, 2026 |
Research Focus
The research investigates the impacts of EDCs (e.g., substituted phenols and PFAS) released from micro- and nanoplastics. A central component of this work is the use of SDU’s photothermal chemical imaging system, which combines optical photothermal infrared (O-PTIR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and fluorescence imaging to map chemicals and biochemical changes in complex biological samples.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Education: A PhD or equivalent degree in spectroscopy, analytical chemistry, microscopy, environmental toxicology, biology, biophysics, materials science, or a related field.
- Technical Skills: Demonstrated expertise in infrared or Raman spectroscopy, chemical imaging, spectral analysis, or image analysis.
- Preferred Experience: Experience with O-PTIR, FTIR imaging, Raman mapping, chemometrics, micro- and nanoplastics, biological samples, Python, R, or MATLAB.
- Soft Skills: Strong experimental skills, scientific independence, and excellent English communication skills.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and validate O-PTIR, Raman, and fluorescence imaging methods.
- Analyze micro- and nanoplastics in biological and environmental samples.
- Process spectral and imaging data using chemometrics and multivariate statistics.
- Integrate imaging results with toxicological and molecular endpoints.
- Publish findings and actively collaborate within the PARC and SDU research networks.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via the official SDU Career Site.
Required Documents (in Adobe PDF format):
- A curriculum vitae (CV) including information on previous employment with start and end dates.
- A full list of publications, clearly stating the scientific publications you wish to rely upon.
- Copy of your PhD diploma (if the diploma has not yet been received, please include a statement from your supervisor).
Note: For further information, you may contact Dr. Elvis Genbo Xu via email.
