Doctoral researcher in Ecotoxicology

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; Essen; Vor Ort; EUR 16.756 - 20.071; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Research-intensive environment

Support for family care

Home office possibility

Attractive health offers

Zusammenfassung

The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry seeks a Doctoral researcher in Ecotoxicology to conduct research at the intersection of human health and environmental science. You will work on a project focused on proteomics and experiment with pollutants involving human cell lines and algae.

The position offers a creative work environment, family-friendly options, and excellent public transport. A scholarship of 1650 € per month, tax-free, will be provided during your three-year contract.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in ecotoxicology, environmental sciences, biology, or related discipline.
• Practical experience with ecological or ecotoxicological experiments desired.
• Experience with mass spectrometry is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Conduct experiments with pollutants and human cell lines.
• Measure chemical concentrations using LC-MS/MS.
• Publish experimental results in scientific publications.

Kenntnisse

Quantitative data analysis

Mass spectrometry

Chemical analysis

Excellent command of English

Self-initiation

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Above-average university master's degree in related fields

Jobbeschreibung

The Ruhr area, one of Europe's largest metropolitan regions, offers attractive career opportunities for excellent scientists and scholars from around the world. In 2021, Ruhr University Bochum, TU Dortmund University and the University of Duisburg-Essen established the Research Alliance Ruhr to bundle their cutting‑edge international research on the most urgent challenges facing humankind. There are four research centers and a college. This is just the latest chapter in our long‑standing collaboration as the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr), a community of 14,000 researchers and 120,000 students in the heart of Germany.

Doctoral researcher in Ecotoxicology (f/m/d)

At the interface between human health, the environment and animal health, the Research Center One Health Ruhr provides combines the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Environmental Science and Neuroscience under one interdisciplinary roof. You support the field of Environmental Science and thereby contribute to the development of the working group of Ecotoxicology. You will be employed in a project on proteomics in a One Health context, where we examine to which extent the similarity in proteomic responses to specific chemicals enables the prediction of mixture effects. We aim at a deeper integration of proteomics into ecotoxicological research. You will closely collaborate with another doctoral researcher who will be responsible for proteomics.

Responsibilities

• You conduct experiments with pollutants and human cell lines, invertebrates and algae.
• You measure chemical concentrations using LC‑MS/MS.
• You process and analyse the data.
• You publish the results in scientific publications.
• You support the Ecotoxicology working group in the area of pollution experiments and chemical analyses.

Qualifications

• Above‑average university master degree in ecotoxicology, environmental sciences, biology, ecology, biochemistry, molecular biosciences, toxicology, water science or a related discipline.
• Practical experience with ecological, ecotoxicological or medical experiments is highly desirable; experience with mass spectrometry and chemical analysis is an additional asset.
• Proven experience in quantitative data analysis of experimental data.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Furthermore, we expect a high degree of self‑initiative, inventiveness and creativity, as well as good interpersonal skills and flexibility.

The holder of the position is expected to pursue a cumulative PhD program.

Benefits

• A research‑intensive environment at an internationally leading institution for water research.
• An interesting, responsible job with great potential for your creativity.
• A working environment with respectful, appreciative cooperation.
• A pleasant working atmosphere in a young and dynamic team.
• Family‑friendliness through care options for your children.
• Advice on family care tasks.
• A broad range of further training options.
• An excellent public transport infrastructure and free parking.
• Attractive sports and health offers (university sports).
• The possibility of home office.

Start of position: September 2026 or later.

Contract period: 3 years.

Scholarship: 1650 € tax free per month (matching German rates for gifted students).

Application deadline: until 24.07.2026.