Doctoral student in Chemistry

Örebro Universitet; Örebro kommun; On-site; SEK 328,025 - 392,910; Full time

Job summary

Örebro Universitet is looking for a doctoral student for the Chemistry programme, starting Fall 2026. Join the COAST PFAS project focusing on the environmental impact of PFAS, and engage in analytical research and collaboration across various institutions.

The position involves advanced methods including LC-MS/MS and supports sustainable management of pollutants. Interested candidates should have a relevant Master’s degree and strong analytical skills. Excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary work await!

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience with analytical chemistry techniques.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research within the COAST PFAS project.
• Perform advanced analytical methods including LC-MS/MS.
• Participate in field sampling campaigns and laboratory work.

Job description

Örebro University and the School of Science and Technology are looking for a doctoral student (PhD student) for the doctoral programme in Chemistry, concluding with a doctoral degree.

Start date: Fall 2026.

Project description

The doctoral student will be part of the research project COAST PFAS – Coastal PFAS Transition Lab for Source Control, Substitution and Governance, a transdisciplinary initiative addressing the spread of per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from urban and industrial sources to coastal environments. The project combines environmental analytical chemistry, wastewater and stormwater research, process understanding, and systems perspectives to support preventive and sustainable PFAS management.

The PhD project is connected to the work package PFAS flows from land to sea, which focuses on identifying, mapping, and quantifying PFAS sources and transport pathways in urban water systems and coastal environments. The research will include targeted and non‐targeted PFAS analysis in wastewater, stormwater, industrial effluents, and receiving waters. The research will also include the development of sector‑specific PFAS fingerprints and mass‑balance approaches.

The doctoral student will work with advanced analytical methods including LC‑MS/MS, combustion ion chromatography, extractable organofluorine (EOF), oxidation methods for PFAS precursors, and high‑resolution mass spectrometry for suspect and non‑target screening. The work also includes interpretation of large analytical datasets and integration of results into source‑tracking and fate‑assessment frameworks.

The project is conducted in close collaboration between IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, Chalmers University of Technology, Örebro University, VA SYD, and Malmö City. The doctoral student will be part of an interdisciplinary and international research environment involving analytical chemistry, environmental engineering, and sustainability research. The position involves collaboration with researchers and stakeholders across academia, industry, and the public sector, and parts of the research may therefore be conducted at different research institutions and partner organisations in Sweden and internationally. The successful candidate is expected to actively participate in field sampling campaigns, laboratory work, workshops, and collaborative research activities within the COAST PFAS Transition Lab.

Supervision

The doctoral student will be supervised by Leo Yeung (principal supervisor) and Felicia Fredriksson (assistant supervisor).

The programme and the doctoral studentship

The doctoral programme consists of courses and an independent research project that you will present in a doctoral thesis. The programme concludes with a doctoral degree and comprises 240 credits, which corresponds to four years of full‑time study.

The place on the programme is linked to a full‑time doctoral studentship for the duration of the study programme, which corresponds to four years of full‑time study. The initial salary for a doctoral studentship is SEK 32,300 a month.

Entry requirements and selection

Information about entry requirements and selection can be found in the full job posting.

Contact information

For more information about the programme and the doctoral studentship, contact Leo Yeung ([e-mail]), Felicia Fredriksson ([e-mail]), or Head of Natural Science unit Ingrid Ericson Jogsten ([e-mail]).

Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

The application deadline is 2026-08-31

We look forward to receiving your application!