Doctoral student in Chemistry

Örebro University and the School of Science and Technology are looking for a doctoral student for the doctoral programme in Chemistry (alternatively Chemistry with specialization in environmental science), concluding with a licentiate degree.

The doctoral study is positioned at the interdisciplinary Man-Technology-Environment Research Centre (MTM) at Örebro University (http://www.oru.se/mtm), which conducts state of the art applied research to advance knowledge on the fate and risks of potentially harmful chemicals to humans and the environment. The MTM Research Centre has an excellent infrastructure for biological and chemical research, including high end mass spectrometers such as high-resolution LC- and GC-qToF, GC-orbitrap, and several low-resolution LC-MS/MS and GC-MS systems. We also have specialized instruments such as supercritical fluid chromatograph, combustion-ion chromatograph (CIC) to measure organic halogens, and LC- and GC-fractionators.

Project description
The doctoral studies will be conducted in a project starting autumn 2021, that studies per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from household and industrial waste and waste management with the aim to advance the scientific understanding of circulating PFAS and bring new knowledge into waste treatment development to provide for a non-toxic environment and circular economy. Specific tasks included in the project are i) setting up field work and sampling at waste management sites, ii) development of novel methodologies for characterization of total PFAS using organic fluorine measurement in combination with non-target screening; and iii) produce data on leakage and fate of total PFAS.

The successful candidate has demonstrated knowledge in organic chemistry and analytical chemistry. Knowledge in environmental chemistry and mass spectrometry (MS) is an advantage. Previous experiences in chemometrics, environmental chemistry laboratory work, and practical work using LC-MS/MS, high resolution MS, as well as working in an interdisciplinary research environment are valuable merits.

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Information
For more information about the project, contact Associate Professor Anna Kärrman (phone +46 19 301401, email anna.karrman@oru.se). For more information about the programme and the doctoral studentship, contact Head of Chemistry Professor Tuulia Hyötyläinen (phone +46 19 303487, email tuulia.hyotylainen@oru.se) or the Head of the Natural Science Division Mattias Bäckström, email: mattias.backstrom @oru.se.

Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

Application to the programme and for the doctoral studentship
The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.

For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:


• The form Application for/decision on admission to research studies
• CV
• Certificate on completed higher education courses and study programmes, and if applicable a degree certificate
• Degree project/independent project
• Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references verifying eligibility and criteria met

As a main rule, application documents and attachments are to be written in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, or English. Documents in other languages must be translated by an authorised translator to Swedish or English. A list of authorised translators can be obtained from Kammarkollegiet (the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency), www.kammarkollegiet.se/engelska/start.

When you apply for admission, you automatically also apply for a doctoral studentship.
More information for applicants will be found at out career site:  https://www.oru.se/english/working-at-orebro-university/jobs-and-vacancies/applicants-and-external-experts/

The application deadline is 2021-07-31. We look forward to receiving your application!

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