PhD Candidate in Chemistry: PFAS & Coastal Water Analytics

Örebro University; Örebro kommun; On-site; SEK 360,468 - 368,280; Full time

Job summary

Örebro University invites applications for a doctoral student position in Chemistry, starting Fall 2026, as part of the COAST PFAS Transition Lab. The four-year, full-time PhD program includes courses and a doctoral thesis with an initial salary of SEK 32,300 per month.

You will work across analytical chemistry, environmental engineering and sustainability research in a collaborative, international setting.

Qualifications

• For admission to doctoral studies, meet general entry requirements and specific entry requirements.
• Strong background in organic analytical chemistry and PFAS-related methods.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative research environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field sampling campaigns and laboratory work.
• Contribute to development of PFAS analytical workflows and data interpretation.
• Engage in workshops and collaborative research activities with partners.

Skills

Organic analytical chemistry

PFAS research

Mass spectrometry

Multivariate statistics

Sample preparation

Oxidation processes

LC-MS/MS

Q-TOF

HRMS

Combustion IC

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Second-cycle qualification

Master's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

LC-MS/MS

Q-TOF

HRMS

Combustion ion chromatography

Job description

Örebro University invites applications for a doctoral student position in Chemistry, starting Fall 2026, as part of the COAST PFAS Transition Lab. The four-year, full-time PhD program includes courses and a doctoral thesis with an initial salary of SEK 32,300 per month.

You will work across analytical chemistry, environmental engineering and sustainability research in a collaborative, international setting.