Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemical Alternatives Assessment

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Project description

In this project you will identify alternatives to the uses of persistent and mobile (PM) substances (including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)) and build an alternatives database in collaboration with other researchers. You will also carry out chemical alternative assessments for selected uses of PM substances and PFAS substances using existing and newly developed methods.

The employee will work in a team that focuses on this research area consisting of several senior researchers and three existing PhD students. The postdoctoral fellow would also be part of a research group under the unit for "Contaminant Chemistry" led by Ian Cousins.

This project will be funded by the ZeroPM project. ZeroPM is a research project funded by the EU's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program that runs from October 2021 to October 2026. ZeroPM focuses on persistent and mobile substances. Many collaboration opportunities exist within the ZeroPM consortium.

Main responsibilities

The research will be desk based and the employee will: search and review the scientific literature, build an online database, conduct chemical alternative assessments and write research papers.

Qualification requirements

Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria

The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made, but no more than three years before the closing date. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances. Special reasons refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills and your ability to successfully complete the project. Your PhD should be in environmental chemistry, environmental science or a field closely related to the project. Experience in performing chemical alternatives assessment, hazard assessment of chemicals, life cycle impact assessment and/or using QSAR models is advantageous. High competence in written and oral communication in English is a prerequisite.

About the employment

The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2025-03-31 or as per agreement.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Ian Cousins, phone: +46 8 16 40 12, ian.cousins@aces.su.se.

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

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