Lab Facility Manager 100% (m/w/d) in biogeochemical trace element analytics

Lab Facility Manager 100% (m/w/d) in biogeochemical trace element analytics

Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity of aquatic ecosystems.

To strengthen Eawag’s position as a leading research institution in trace element biogeochemistry in natural and engineered aquatic systems, the department of Water Resources and Drinking Water invites applications for a Lab Facility Manager.

Job Responsibilities

The lab facility manager will manage the cluster of trace element (TE) analytics within Eawag’s new Mass Spectrometry Facility. The main tasks of the position include:

1. Being the central contact person for all users of the TE cluster.
2. Providing technical and scientific advice on TE analysis.
3. Managing instruments and infrastructure together with technicians.
4. Training users in TE analyses.
5. Developing and applying new analytical methods involving LC-ICP-MS technology and other hyphenated ICP-MS systems.
6. Contributing to scientific papers and exchanging with other experts on developments in elemental analytics.
7. Leading and collaborating on the acquisition of new analytical equipment.

To successfully fulfil these tasks, the candidate should have:

1. A PhD degree in analytical chemistry/environmental chemistry.
2. Several years of research experience (e.g., as a postdoctoral researcher and/or lab manager) and a publication record proving analytical development and application in environmental chemistry, biogeochemistry and/or aquatic chemistry or related fields.
3. Hands-on experience with hyphenated ICP-MS technology and in development of LC-ICP-MS methods and application in environmental sciences.
4. Experience in sample pre-treatment methods (extraction, pre-concentration) and with elemental analysis of complex sample matrices.
5. Experience in advanced data treatment.
6. Strong interest and (first) experience in student training and/or supervision.
7. Excellent communication skills.
8. Experience with organic analytical techniques is an additional asset.

The candidate’s application must include:

1. A motivation letter.
2. A description of the candidate’s experience in analytical biogeochemistry of trace elements.
3. A statement of future (5-10 years horizon) interests for development of analytical trace element methods.
4. A curriculum vitae including a list of publications, information on experience with supervision of students and/or other teaching/mentoring activities.
5. Names and contact information of at least three academic references.

Eawag and its Mass Spectrometry Facility offer world-class infrastructure and a stimulating research environment. The facility manager of the trace element cluster is the prime contact person for all Eawag Departments that have research questions involving biogeochemical analyses of trace elements. The position is embedded in the Inorganic Environmental Geochemistry group of Prof. Lenny Winkel, which is based both at Eawag and ETH Zurich, and Eawag’s department of Water Resources and Drinking Water.

Eawag is a modern employer and offers an excellent working environment where staff can contribute their strengths, experience, and ways of thinking. We promote gender equality and are committed to staff diversity and inclusion. The compatibility of career and family is of central importance to us. For more information about Eawag and our work conditions please consult www.eawag.ch and www.eawag.ch/en/aboutus/working/employment.

Applications should be submitted by 31 May 2025. For further information, please contact Prof. Lenny Winkel.

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Eawag: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology