Group Leader Anthropogenic particles / microplastics
Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung UFZ - via Umantis - Leipzig - 10-09-2020
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working time: 100% (39 hours per week), limited to 3 years, with the posibility of extension according to WissZeitVG, possibility of transition into a permanent position (tenure track)
Your tasks:
- Leading of the Group on Anthropogenic particles / microplastic
- Development of a research agenda on particles in the UFZ’s Topic “Chemicals in the Environment”
- Acquisition of third-party funding at national and European level
- Interaction with authorities and industry
Your profile:
- Excellent PhD in analytical chemistry, environmental sciences, environmental engineering or equivalent
- Experience as postdoctoral scientist in environmental studies of anthropogenic particles / microplastics
- Documented expertise in particle analysis with spectroscopic / microscopic techniques and in LA-ICP-MS
- High motivation and interest in multi-disciplinary research
- Very good skills in communication, teamwork and leadership
- Proficient English language skills, preferably also German
We offer:
- Excellent technical facilities which are without parallel
- The freedom you need to bridge the difficult gap between basic research and close to being ready for application
- Work in interdisciplinary, multinational teams and excellent links with national and international research networks
- A vibrant region with a high quality of life and a wide cultural offering for a balance between family and professional life
- Interesting career opportunities and an extensive range of training and further education courses
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