Doctoral student / Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of Environmental Analysis

Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen; Gießen; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Eine traditionsreiche Universität in Hessen sucht ab dem 01.02.2026 einen Doktoranden / Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiter im Bereich Umweltanalytik. Die Stelle umfasst die Entwicklung und Validierung von Methoden zur Detektion von Mikrokontaminanten in Wasser, Boden und Pflanzen. Die Bewerber sollten über einen Masterabschluss in Lebensmittelchemie oder Umweltwissenschaften sowie hervorragende Kommunikationsfähigkeiten in Deutsch und Englisch verfügen. Wir bieten ein facettenreiches Arbeitsumfeld und flexible Arbeitszeiten.

Leistungen

Freie Nutzung des öffentlichen Nahverkehrs

Vielseitige Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten

Gute Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf

Qualifikationen

• Gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.
• Praktische Erfahrung in HPLC-Massenspektrometrie von Vorteil.
• Führerschein Klasse B als Vorteil.

Aufgaben

• Entwicklung und Validierung von Multianalyt-Methoden.
• Untersuchung von Wasserproben aus Kläranlagen.
• Schreiben internationaler Publikationen.

Kenntnisse

Interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit

Kommunikationsfähigkeit

HPLC-Massenspektrometrie

Ausbildung

Master in Lebensmittelchemie oder Umweltwissenschaften

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a research university rich in tradition. Inspired by curiosity about the unknown, we enable around 25,000 students and 5,800 employees to advance science for society. Join us in breaking new ground and writing success stories - your own and those of our university.

Position

Join us from 01.02.2026 in part-time (75 %) as a Doctoral student / Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of Environmental Analysis. The position is part of a collaborative research project between the Universities of Giessen and Kassel (Germany), Adaptation to Drought and Extremes: The Surface-Soil-Groundwater Buffer under Climate Stress (ADAPT). The main tasks of this position will be to develop and validate multi-analyte methods for detecting micropollutants and their transformation products in water, soil, and plant samples and is based at the Professorship for Food Chemistry and Food Biotechnology, Department of Food Chemistry and Food Biotechnology at the Faculty of Biology and Chemistry. The position is limited for the duration of 42 months. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (E 13 TV-H).

Your tasks

• Development and validation of a multi-analyte method based on uniform sample preparation using solid-phase extraction (SPE) and determination via high-performance liquid chromatography in combination with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
• Investigation of water samples from sewage treatment plant effluents and samples from infiltration tests
• Adaptation of the methodology to other project-relevant matrices (soil, plants)
• Identification, isolation, and structural elucidation of new metabolites or transformation products in the different matrices
• Writing international publications and reports
• Co-supervision of student projects and theses

Qualifications

• Completed Master‘s or equivalent university degree with very good grades in food chemistry, chemistry, or environmental sciences with a focus on analytical chemistry
• Practical experience in HPLC-mass spectrometry is advantageous, e.g., in a master's thesis
• A keen interest in interdisciplinary collaboration in a project network is expected
• Excellent communication skills in German and English, as well as in the organization and coordination of sampling
• Possessing a Class B driver’s licence is an advantage

Our offer

• Collaboration in the interdisciplinary ADAPT project team with regular meetings and scientific exchange
• Scientific continuing education at the Giessen Graduate Center for Life Sciences
• Opportunity to pursue a doctorate
• A varied job with flexible working hours
• Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen)
• More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities
• Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments
• Good compatibility of family and career (certificate "Audit familiengerechte Hochschule")

JLU welcomes qualified applications regardless of biological and social gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, age as well as sexual orientation and identity. The JLU aims for a higher proportion of women in accordance with the women's promotion plan. We therefore particularly encourage qualified female candidates to apply. JLU is certified as a family-friendly university. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference.

You want to break new ground with us?

Apply via our online form by October 15 th , 2025, indicating reference number 483/08. The application should consist of a single PDF file containing (1) your motivation for applying and your research interests, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) copy of transcripts(s), (4) contact information of 2 references. We look forward to receiving your application.