瑞典斯德哥尔摩大学和瑞士Eawag联合招聘全奖博士生(环境方向)

PhD student in Environmental Science focusing on microbial biotransformation of organic contaminants at Stockholm University and Ewag  

Project description

 Quantitative understanding of biotransformation of organic contaminants is still largely uncharted territory in environmental chemistry. There are few measurements of biotransformation under environmentally relevant conditions, and little is known about its temporal and spatial variability in the environment. We have recently modified a standard biotransformation test to make it more environmentally relevant. You will apply this test to measure biotransformation in European surface waters with broad climatic and geographic variability, studying hundreds of contaminants simultaneously using modern suspect screening techniques. The resulting unique dataset will be used to explore different proxies for describing the spatial and temporal variability of the biodegradation rate, drawing on tools such as benchmarking and transformation pathway prediction. Your mission will be to move biotransformation assessment from a non-relevant half-life applied undifferentiated across space and time to an environmentally relevant test result that can be extrapolated using a sound scientific framework. 

Research environment 

This is a joint project between the Department of Environmental Science (ACES) at Stockholm University and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag). Michael McLachlan (ACES) and Kathrin Fenner (Eawag) will be co-supervisors of the PhD program. You will be based in Stockholm and spend some of your time at Eawag in Zürich.   

Qualification requirements

To meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

In order to meet the specific entry requirements, for doctoral studies in Environmental Science, at least 45 of the credits at the second cycle must be in one of the natural sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, or Meteorology) including a 30 credits thesis project. The applicant should also have 30 credits in other natural science subjects different from the major.

Selection

The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their ability to successfully pursue the research education. Special emphasis is put on the applicant’s knowledge and skills within the subject area, ability to express her/himself verbally and in writing, analytical aptitude, creativity, initiative and independence, and a capacity for working together with others. The evaluation will be made based on the relevance of past education and experience, grades from previous university courses (in particular at the advanced level), the quality and ambition of the independent project work, references, a cover letter motivating the candidate’s interest, and interviews.

Terms of employment

Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.

The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study.

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Prof Michael McLachlan (ACES)

Prof Kathrin Fenner (Eawag)

Application 

Please include the following information with your application

• Your contact details and personal data

• Your highest degree

• Your language skills

• Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

• Cover letter motivating your interest for this position

• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience, and a list of degree projects/theses

• Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)

• Optional letters of recommendation (no more than 6 files)

• Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files).

For the complete advertisement including instructions for applying see：https://www.su.se/english/about/working-at-su/phd Ref. No. SU FV-4441-19 

For more information, please contact Michael McLachlan, telephone: [phone], [e-mail].

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