Post-doctoral researcher in chemistry

The Man Technology Environment Research Centre (MTM) at Örebro University focuses on applied research on chemical compounds of different origin in the environment and their relations to sustainable development.

We are now in the process of establishing the Environmental Forensic (EnForce) Laboratory. It is a new research effort funded by the Knowledge Foundation research profile program in collaboration with ten partners from trade and industry and the Swedish Toxicology Sciences Research Center (Swetox). The main goal of the EnForce Laboratory is to track and identify environmental pollutants with a better understanding of their effects. The objectives are to develop and apply advanced analytical methods including metabolomics, bioassay technologies and speciation for effect-directed analysis and hazard assessment of the full spectrum of toxicologically relevant anthropogenic chemicals, mixtures, transformation products and metals in the bio- and technosphere.

The School of Science and Technology is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in chemistry for a fixed-term appointment.

Duties and responsibilities
The post-doctoral researcher will be a key person in a project aiming at finding solutions for prioritization, assessment and management of contaminants. The main duties are to participate in the development of empirical methods for the speciation of elements, with a focus on metals. Hence, a comprehensive understanding of fundamental processes controlling the speciation and mobility of elements in complex biogeo-systems is required. Particular emphasis is paid to hyphenated instrumental techniques using the separation efficiency of chromatography and capillary electrophoresis in combination with quadrupole ICP-MS and MP-AES for element detection. Experience from FTIR and XRD is valuable. Responsibilities also include running and maintaining advanced analytical instruments, supervision of students, teaching, and communicating scientific results to researchers and industrial partners.

Eligibility
Eligible for the position as postdoctoral researcher are applicants holding a doctoral degree in chemistry or in related subject areas. The doctoral degree should have been awarded no more than three years before the application deadline. Candidates who have obtained their doctoral degree prior to that may however also be considered if special grounds exist (leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, military duties, an elected position in a trade union, or other similar circumstances).

Assessment criteria
Documented knowledge and experience in analytical inorganic chemistry, or hydrogeochemistry, and ICP-MS are required. Knowledge and skills in chromatography (SEC, IE), capillary electrophoresis, AAS and MP-AES or relevant experience in the analysis of environmental samples is a merit. The successful candidate should be creative and analytically oriented with a solid theoretical background, have the ability to both co-operate and work independently with research questions. A proficiency in written and spoken English is required. General assessment criteria include good interpersonal skills and an ability to cooperate as well as the ability and suitability otherwise required to perform the duties well.

Equality
Our ambition is to create a place of work that is characterised by gender equality and diversity.

Information
The position is a full-time position for a fixed term of two years starting August 2017. The salary depends on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

For more information, please contact prof. Stefan Karlsson +46-19-30 37 05 (Stefan.karlsson@oru.se), assoc.prof. Mattias Bäckström +46 19 30 39 65 (Mattias.backstrom@oru.se).

Application
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:


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Covering letter


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CV


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An account of [research/artistic] qualifications


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Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references


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Scientific publications for consideration (maximum of 10)



Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian and Danish can be reviewed.

The application deadline is April 21, 2017. We look forward to receiving your application!

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As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), Örebro University is required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.