PhD: Analyzing Soil Enzyme Degradation of Polymers

Univie; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vienna, CeMESS, seeks a PhD student to analyze soil enzyme-driven polymer degradation within the MSCA Agripolys network. You will conduct environmental analytical chemistry work to uncover biodegradation pathways and enzyme specificities in soils, contributing to a transformative research program.

The role involves dissertation work, experiments, method development, and dissemination of results at international conferences, with strong emphasis on collaboration and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, food chemistry, microbiology, or closely related field.
• Laboratory experience in one or several of the above research fields is an asset.
• Fluent in spoken and written English at level C1.
• High motivation, independence, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and complete a dissertation within the AGRIPOLYS project.
• Participate in the AGRIPOLYS project through experiments and development of analytical methods.
• Publish and present research in international journals and conferences.
• Contribute to administrative tasks in research and administration.

Skills

Fluent English (C1)

Independence

Motivation

Education

Master’s degree in analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, food chemistry, microbiology, or related field

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Job description

The University of Vienna, CeMESS, seeks a PhD student to analyze soil enzyme-driven polymer degradation within the MSCA Agripolys network. You will conduct environmental analytical chemistry work to uncover biodegradation pathways and enzyme specificities in soils, contributing to a transformative research program.

The role involves dissertation work, experiments, method development, and dissemination of results at international conferences, with strong emphasis on collaboration and