Postdoc Position Environmental Nano-Science
Organisation/Company: University of Vienna
Research Field: Chemistry Environmental science Geosciences
Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3) Recognised Researcher (R2)
Application Deadline: 13/03/2022 18:00 - Europe/Athens
Location: Austria › Vienna
Type Of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 01/03/2022
Open Postdoc position Nano-Technology/Geochemistry
Department of Environmental Geosciences – EDGE
Center for Microbiology and Environmental System Science
The Department of Environmental Geosciences at the University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, about 178 fields of study, approx. 9.800 members of staff, more than 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position of a postdoc on the topic of Heteroagglomeration of nanomaterials with freshwater suspended particulate matter.
The Department of Environmental Geosciences is a highly experienced and internationally recognized team carrying out research on environmental contaminants, hydrogeology and nanogeosciences.
The (hetero-) agglomeration of manufactured nanomaterials, which is the core topic of the position, is one of the three most relevant transformation processes in the environment: (i) physicochemical transformation, (ii) (hetero-) agglomeration and (iii) dissolution. The heteroagglomeration of nanomaterials with suspended particulate matter changes the transport behavior of the nanoparticles in surface waters and might pose effects on the ecosystem functions of suspended natural matter (flocs), which are micron-sized bioreactors which take part in e.g. nutrient cycling and pollutant degradation. The project in which the candidate will work is one of three sub- projects dealing with the general nanomaterial transformation processes in the environment. The tasks involve the comparison of different floc systems (natural, synthetic and WWTP suspended matter) and their interaction with manufactured nanoparticles, optimization of synthetic floc formation processes, experimental set-ups and analytical techniques. In a final step, those improved methods will be validated and submitted as a proposed guideline to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The outcomes of the project will largely influence the safety testing of nanomaterials in OECD countries.
The researchers of the department are at the forefront of nanoparticle analysis, their behaviourand fate in the natural environment and development of regulatory tools. The department operates a unique, well-equipped infrastructure to investigate nanoparticulate processes and analyse nanoparticles in complex aquatic systems and have access to specialized instrumentation in-house or through intensive collaborations on all levels.
Duration of employment: 2 year/s
Extent of Employment: 40.0 hours/week
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.
We offer:
The support from internationally recognised senior researchers to develop all the skills necessary to complete this project and excellent laboratory facilities
An international working environment (working language is English) with many opportunities for career development (networking, conferences, project meetings etc…)
Vienna, the city with the highest quality of life worldwide (elected for the 10th consecutive time, Mercer, 2019)
Requirements:
Completed PhD degree in a relevant field of science
Background in Environmental Geochemistry, Analytical Chemistry and/or Nanotechnology
Experiences in electron microscopy and/or trace metal analysis
Knowledge in MS Office
High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Ability to work in a team
Desirable qualifications are:
Knowledge in experimental and method development
Knowledge in geochemical modelling (PHREEQC, The Geochemist's Workbench, …)
Experiences in project and time management
Application documents:
A cover letter that describes the motivation for the application
A scientific CV (including a full list of publications and projects)
Contact information for at least two academic references
Applications should be submitted as a single pdf file including scientific CV and the contact details of two referees. Applications should be addressed to environment@univie.ac.at, max. 5 MB.
For questions related to the project, contact Dr. Frank von der Kammer (frank.kammer@univie.ac.at).
The University of Vienna is an equal opportunity employer and intends to increase the number of women on its faculty, particularly in high-level positions, and therefore specifically invites applications by women. Among equally qualified applicants, women will receive preferential consideration.
Further information at https:// edge.univie.ac.at/
Contact Information
Organisation/Company: University of Vienna
Department: Department of Environmental Geosciences
Organisation Type: Higher Education Institute
Website: https: // edge.univie.ac.at/
E-Mail: frank.kammer@univie.ac.at
Country: Austria
City: Vienna
State/Province: Vienna
Postal Code: 1090
Street: Althanstrasse 14
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