Research Assistant: Biochar & Metal Uptake Projects

Linnaeus University; Kalmar kommun; On-site; SEK 279,000 - 391,000; Part time

Job summary

Linnaeus University in Kalmar invites applications for a part-time, 11-month research position in the Department of Biology and Environmental Science. You will plan and conduct experiments on PFAS-contaminated water using biochar and study metal uptake in crops, with field and laboratory work. You will support data compilation and contribute to publications.

Applicants should hold a PhD in contaminants remediation, have strong English communication, and show fit with the project and teamwork.

Qualifications

• PhD in contamination spread or remediation of environmental matrices.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Experience with fieldwork and laboratory methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experiments in two PFAS/biochar and metal uptake projects.
• Perform fieldwork and laboratory analyses and data interpretation.
• Assist leader with data analysis and dissemination in publications.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Laboratory techniques

English communication

Education

PhD in contaminant spread/remediation

Job description

Linnaeus University in Kalmar invites applications for a part-time, 11-month research position in the Department of Biology and Environmental Science. You will plan and conduct experiments on PFAS-contaminated water using biochar and study metal uptake in crops, with field and laboratory work. You will support data compilation and contribute to publications.

Applicants should hold a PhD in contaminants remediation, have strong English communication, and show fit with the project and teamwork.