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 technospheres.

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 work will be focusing on effect-directed analysis (EDA) in close cooperation with toxicologists. The main task will be development of clean-up and separation methods followed by simultaneous fractionation and mass spectrometric detection of organic chemicals. The successful candidate will be responsible for development of separation methods using liquid- and gas chromatography, and quantification and structure elucidation using mass spectrometry. Responsibilities also include general maintenance of advanced analytical instruments in our well-equipped laboratory, supervision of students, teaching, and to communicate research results with 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 prior to 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, an elected position in a trade union, or other similar circumstances).

Assessment criteria
Documented knowledge and experience in analytical organic chemistry, clean-up methods for organic contaminants, chromatographic separation, and mass spectrometry is a requirement. Knowledge and skills in EDA or other relevant experience in the analysis of environmental samples is a merit. The successful candidate should be creative, ambitious, and analytically oriented with a solid theoretical background, have the ability to both co-operate and work independently with research questions. Proficiency in written and spoken English is a requirement. 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 workplace that is characterised by gender equality and diversity.

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

For more information about the position, please contact assoc. prof. Anna Kärrman +46 19 30 14 01 (anna.karrman@oru.se), prof. Magnus Engwall +46 19 30 36 06 (magnus.engwall@oru.se). For information about EnForce and MTM, please visit www.oru.se/mtm or contact prof. Magnus Engwall.

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 7, 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.