Publication date: 26 March 2024
Deadline: 14 April 2024
The Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) is looking for a predoctoral researcher to work on the MSCA Actions Doctoral Network Pharm-ERA. The PhD candidate will develop and validate an innovative approach for Effect Directed Analysis (EDA) based on responses of natural freshwater biofilms for the identification of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC) potentially leading to ecological impairment. The fellow will develop and implement:
- Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) vs (Ultra) High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) based Fractionation
- Miniaturized periphyton-based bioassays to assess structural and functional response
- UHPLC coupled to High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry (UHPLC-HRMS)
Qualifications
The candidate must hold a Master’s degree in environmental analytical chemistry, ecotoxicology, environmental sciences or similar programs
Competences
- Knowledge in environmental analytical chemistry, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, ecotoxicology, microbial and aquatic ecology, academic writing, and data analysis
- MSCA Mobility Rule: researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their date of recruitment
- All researchers recruited in a DN must be doctoral candidates (i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment)
- Scientific excellence to fit the PhD project
- Fluent (oral and written) English skills as the project operates in English language
- Knowledge of the language of the host country may be considered a merit
- Team-mindedness
How to apply?
- Download application form and fill it indicating all the offers you wish to apply for.
- Send your application by email to pharm-era@inrae.fr. The title of your email MUST be: Pharm-ERA PhD 9 application.
- Be careful to join all documentation required (see list below)
Documentation to be sent by applicants
- Application form completed
- CV + Letter of motivation
- Contact of two reference persons to be contacted by the selection committee (name, relation to the candidate, e-mail address and phone number)
- Complete list of publications and academic works
- Proof of language proficiencies
- Proof of master diploma or 2024 registration to master degree
For further information, please visit the Pharm-ERA website
Deadline: 14th April 2024
