PhD student in environmental organic chemistry

Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment
The Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment  (www.slu.se/aquatic-sciences) is a competence centre for applied environmental science, with a national responsibility for assessing the condition of Swedish surface waters with respect to water chemistry, pollution and aquatic biota. The department has some 130 employees. The research focuses on geochemical and hydrological processes, aquatic ecology and biodiversity, as well as on aquatic ecotoxicology and environmental chemistry.

PhD student in environmental organic chemistry focusing on Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) of organic micropollutants in aquatic ecosystems
Description:
We are seeking for a PhD student who will develop a new conceptual environmental risk assessment (ERA) framework, where effect-directed analysis (EDA) and a quantitative Adverse Outcome Pathway (qAOP) approach are combined, and with the aim of being used in science as well as for regulatory purposes. The new ERA concept will be validated using data for endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), and ERA case studies will be performed on EDCs in the aquatic ecosystem. The duties of the PhD student also include data analysis and processing, statistical evaluation and scientific manuscript writing in English. The PhD student will collaborate with national and international stakeholders (from academia and regulatory authorities) within the European Partnership on the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals. The successful candidate will work in an international, interdisciplinary team consisting of several senior researchers and PhD students focusing on environmental organic chemistry (www.slu.se/en/ew-cv/lutz-ahrens).

Qualifications:
Applicants shall hold a MSc in environmental science, or equivalent. Specialization towards toxicological risk for ecosystems are valuable merits. Data processing skills using statistical computing and graphics (e.g. R) are of merits too. Previous experience with risk assessment and management as well as a good understanding of the current regulations on chemicals is desirable. Emphasis is also placed on personal characteristics, such as interpersonal and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Proficiency in English (both spoken and written) is required.

Place of work:      
Uppsala

Forms for employment:
Employment (4 years)

Starting date:
October 1st, 2021

Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2021-06-11, use the button below.

A person has basic eligibility for third cycle education if he or she has taken a second cycle qualification or has completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 higher education credits at second cycle education. Upper secondary school grades equivalent to English B/English 6 are a basic requirement.

Selection among applicants meeting the requirements is made with reference to written application including curriculum vitae, copies of degrees and transcripts of academic records, one copy of the dissertation for masters or undergraduate degree, a list of at least two references familiar with the applicant's qualifications, certified knowledge of the English language and an interview.

Please observe that applicant/s chosen to participate in an interview shall hand in certified true copies of certificates, diplomas and transcripts from previous studies at an internationally recognized higher education institution (university or university college) and transcripts in connection to the interview. If the applicant is a foreign citizen we require a certified copy of the page in your passport with your personal data and photography.

Read about the PhD education at SLU at www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/doctoral-studies/

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The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture.

SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala.

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SLU is an equal opportunity employer.