PhD Candidate in Chemistry: PFAS Analytics & Coastal Fate

Karlstad University; Sweden; On-site; SEK 328,025 - 392,910; Full time

Job summary

Karlstad University is seeking a doctoral student to join the COAST PFAS Transition Lab, addressing PFAS contamination in coastal environments. This position involves advanced analytical techniques, fieldwork, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in organic analytical chemistry and experience with mass spectrometry. The doctoral program requires 240 credits over four years, culminating in a doctoral thesis, with a monthly salary of SEK 32,300.

Application deadline is 31 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of organic analytical chemistry is essential.
• Experience with sample preparation and advanced analytical techniques is desirable.
• Familiarity with multivariate statistics and data interpretation is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced analytical methods for PFAS analysis.
• Interpret large analytical data sets for environmental models.
• Collaborate with researchers across various sectors.

Skills

Organic analytical chemistry

Sample preparation

LC‑MS/MS

Q‑TOF

Multivariate statistics

Education

Doctoral degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

High‑resolution mass spectrometry

Combustion ion chromatography

Job description

Karlstad University is seeking a doctoral student to join the COAST PFAS Transition Lab, addressing PFAS contamination in coastal environments. This position involves advanced analytical techniques, fieldwork, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in organic analytical chemistry and experience with mass spectrometry. The doctoral program requires 240 credits over four years, culminating in a doctoral thesis, with a monthly salary of SEK 32,300.

Application deadline is 31 August 2026.