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Researcher within Organic Analytical Chemistry / Environmental Chemistry

Deadline: 15.04.2023

Norwegian University of Life Sciences

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The Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science (KBM) employs about 160 people. Currently about 50 PhD students are enrolled into our PhD program. KBM represents a broad range of scientific fields encompassing basic natural sciences such as microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry as well as the application of these towards food chemistry, technology and safety, biotechnology, bioprocessing and environmental issues. The Faculty is responsible for education, research and information within our fields of expertise and also has state-of-the-art instrumentation to perform research within these fields. KBM collaborates in networks and research projects both nationally and internationally.


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Analytical chemists wanted for the quantification of emerging chemicals in the aqueous environment

About the position

The Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Sciences (KBM) at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is advertising a one-year Research scientist (with the option of extension to two years) related to method development for the quantification of emerging organic pollutants in the Nordic aqueous environment.

The scientist position is jointly funded by three externally supported projects. The successful candidate will contribute to the GREW project (pollutant in recycled grey water resources), FEARLESS (novel poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in coastal environments as well as to the recently established EU partnership for the assessment of risks from chemicals (PARC).

The researcher project will focus on method development and scientific support of field experiments.

All projects will require method development and validation including quality control procedures for trace level quantification of emerging organic chemicals of emerging concern (CECs) in marine water and biota).

The successful candidate will also be involved in the investigation of environmental consequences of such chemicals and assist in applying toxicological risk assessment methods. In addition to non-target analysis and target suspect screening, a major focus of the research will be laid upon method development for laboratory- and field experiments. The candidate will apply and operate highly advanced trace analytical technologies (LC-qToF, LC-QqQ, GCxGC-ToF, GC-qToF for quantification and identification).

The applicant should notice that a PhD or equal qualification will be expected.

Main tasks

The successful candidate will:

1.) develop and optimize multi-component organic-analytical methods for the quantitative determination of Chemicals of emerging concern (CECs) by actively using advanced high resolution chromatographic methods and mass selective detection.

2.) be instrumental in conducting field and laboratory experiments for fate and risk assessment.

3.) contribute to the already ongoing environmental studies and co-supervise ongoing PhD researchers. In Collaboration with associated research groups in the faculty of veterinary medicine at NMBU.

4.) apply modern method evaluation strategies in organic trace analysis and comprehensive statistical method for interpretation of complex chemical and exposure data.

Competence

The applicant must have an academically relevant education corresponding to academic PhD qualification in chemistry, with a specialisation in organic analytical chemistry or similar. The applicant must have a documented strong academic background from previous studies and be able to document proficiency in both written and oral English. The applicant must document expertise and interest in the research subject.

Required Academic qualifications:

  • Experience in quantitative trace analysis of organic pollutants in the environmental samples.
  • Versed in the development and conduction of field-based exposure studies as well as laboratory experiments for environmental assessment and trace level determination of organic pollutants.
  • Adequate knowledge/ expertise on quality control and validation criteria for modern multi-component trace analytical technologies such as high-resolution chromatography (GC & HPLC) in combination with mass selective detection.

The following experiences and skills will be emphasized:

  • Knowledge on handling and interpretation of relevant software for qualitative and quantitative data handling
  • Solid understanding in Chemometrics.
  • Team-oriented working attitude and practical experience with GC/LC instrument maintenance and hardware adjustments.
  • Experienced in Experimental design for exposure and pollutant distribution assessments.

NMBU is especially encouraging women to apply for higher academic positions. Therefore, in cases of equal scientific qualifications, female applicants will be preferred for the announced position.

Remuneration and further information

The position is placed in government pay scale position code 1109 Researcher, (salary grade 62-84) (NOK 573.900 - 935.300) on the Norwegian Government salary scale upon employment depending on qualifications. The position follows ordinary meriting regulations.

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General Information to applicants

Application

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply for this job' button above. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Application deadline: 15.04.2023

In the application, the candidate must confirm that information and documentation (in the form of attachments) submitted via the job application can also be used by NMBU in a possible admission process.

Applicants invited for an interview are expected to present original diplomas and certificates.

Up to ten publications selected by the applicant as most relevant must be attached to the application. If it is difficult to identify the contribution of the applicant in multiple-author publications, a short explanation about the applicant’s part of the work is suggested.

Printed material which cannot be sent electronically should be sent by surface mail to Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science, BP.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 Ås, within 15.04.23. Please quote reference number 23/01606

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