Three-year postdoc position in environmental analytical chemistry
2 days ago
GEUS builds knowledge of the entire water cycle and contributes to a future-proof water resource management in Denmark. For our research group working with environmental contaminants in groundwater, we are seeking a skilled postdoc for a three-year position starting as soon as possible.
About the position
The postdoc will be part of a new research project, which aims on elucidating the origins of LM3, LM5, and LM6 in Danish groundwater. These compounds are three transformation products out of a variety of pesticide transformation products that have been detected in groundwater in the recent years. A known source is the use of the pesticide terbuthylazine, but we hypothesize that the biocidal use of terbutryn in building materials may contribute to the pollution as well.
Through a combination of four different methodologies i.e., controlled laboratory studies to elucidate transformation pathways, suspect and non-target screening of field samples, analysis of stable isotope patterns, and statistical analyses of land-use and monitoring data, the postdoc will approach this research question, in collaboration with the project team at GEUS and the German and French project partners.
Who are you?
The candidate is expected to hold a PhD-degree in Environmental Chemistry or similar. The candidate ideally has experience in one or a combination of the following qualifications:
- Solid experience working in a laboratory setting and with development and validation of analytical chemical methods for analysis of organic micropollutants in water and soil.
- Hands-on experience with LC-MS/MS and/or GC-MS is expected. Experience with high resolution mass spectrometry and/or compound-specific isotope analyses is a plus.
- Experience in designing and performing experiments to study the fate of environmental pollutants in water and/or soil.
The candidate should have strong written and oral communication skills (English) and academic writing and be willing to learn Danish if not already native speaking.
The right candidate will have the ability to work independently and in a team environment and be willing to collaborate with all members of the research team. We expect your active participation in the scientific community and that you hold documented research qualifications.
Meet your new colleagues
You will become part of the Department of Geochemistry. The department researches the fate of chemical substances in the entire water cycle, but with a particular focus on soil, groundwater and drinking water as well as the deeper underground. The activities are characterized by a high degree of experimental work in the form of laboratory and field trials, which are often supplemented with numerical models. Our research includes naturally occurring substances as well as microbiology, pesticides and other harmful substances, and we have as a common denominator that we would like to create knowledge that can contribute to a better environment for future generations.
We are broadly based professionally with, among others, engineers, geologists, environmental chemists and microbiologists, all of whom work with groundwater-related data, e.g. in relation to the national groundwater monitoring as well as to understand geochemical processes in the subsoil, e.g. in connection with CO2 storage, pollution with natural and environmentally foreign substances, nitrate in groundwater and surface water, etc. We are approx. 40 employees divided into administrative staff, technicians and researchers at different stages of their careers.
Focus on professional development and well-being
There are many good reasons why you should choose a working life at GEUS.
We are a diverse staff of about 300 committed employees. Trust and flexibility are keywords. The working environment is lively, informal and international. Our tasks are versatile and there are plenty of opportunities for you to influence the development of your task portfolio.
We prioritise professional development, among other things by offering access to courses and other relevant activities. Socialising is also very important at GEUS, and we have a rich social life with a staff club, an art association and more.
At GEUS, we prioritise the well-being of every single employee. We prioritise that the Heads of Departments are close to the employees, and we have flexible working hours that allow you to organise your life so that there is time for what matters to you. If you need to work from home occasionally, that is also possible.
Furthermore, we have a gym with associated physiotherapists.
Salary and terms of employment
Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the relevant trade union agreement.
The appointment area is the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities and its institutions.
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities considers diversity to be an asset and encourages anyone regardless of gender, age, religion or ethnicity to seek the position.
Further information
If you would like additional information, please contact the Head of Department Claus Kjøller on +45 5172 8202 or or senior researcher Ulla Bollmann on +45 9133 3416 or
If you are a foreign applicant, you can read more about living and working in Denmark on GEUS' website.
Are you interested?
If you are interested in the position, we would like to hear from you. The application must include a CV, incl. your ORCID, a list of publications with a separate indication of articles registered in ISI Web of Science and any copies of individual publications of particular relevance to the position. Please enclose Master's and PhD diplomas in either Danish or English as well as other material documenting qualifications at postdoc level. Submitted PhD theses that have not yet been defended may be sent with the application and will be included in the assessment. If possible, please provide a pre-approval.
Please apply for the position by clicking "Apply for position". We must have your application at the latest on Wednesday 25 September 2024 (Danish time).
Applications or other material received after the deadline will not be considered.
We expect to carry out interviews in week 41. The ideal start date is as soon as possible thereafter, but we are flexible if we find the right candidate.
The employment procedure
A professional assessment committee consisting of two internal assessors at minimum senior researcher level will carry out an individual assessment of all applicants' professional qualifications, and the applicants will be assessed as qualified or unqualified for the position. Afterwards, an internal employment committee will decide which of the professionally qualified candidates will be invited for a job interview. This procedure is in accordance with the "Order on employment and assessment of scientific staff at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland § 4 and 7".
Department: Øster Voldgade 10, København K
Location: Copenhagen
Application deadline: 25 Sep 2024
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