PostDoc Environmental/Analytical Chemistry (f/m/x)
The job
The Department of Exposure Science is looking for a postdoctoral researcher (f/m/x) with a strong background in environmental/analytical chemistry and interest in the analysis of complex patterns of sources of water pollution with mixtures of organic micropollutants using state-of-the-art LC- and GC-HRMS techniques and in the identification of risk drivers using high-throughput effect-directed analysis (EDA). The position is part of a greater European collaboration in the European network on emerging pollutants (NORMAN).Place of work
LeipzigWorking time
100 %Contract limitations
limited contract / 31.08.2026Salary
Remuneration according to the TVöD public-sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits.Contact
Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
werner.brack@ufz.de
The UFZ
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.
The job
The Department of Exposure Science is looking for a postdoctoral researcher (f/m/x) with a strong background in environmental/analytical chemistry and interest in the analysis of complex patterns of sources of water pollution with mixtures of organic micropollutants using state-of-the-art LC- and GC-HRMS techniques and in the identification of risk drivers using high-throughput effect-directed analysis (EDA). The position is part of a greater European collaboration in the European network on emerging pollutants (NORMAN).
Your tasks
- Applying and advancing target and non-target LC- and GC-HRMS approaches to unravel complex chemical pollution patterns.
- Linking analytically derived pollution patterns with toxicity profiles and identifying risk drivers using EDA approaches
- Leading a joint European research activity with different European partners on investigating major sources of pollution of European surface waters
- Contribution to a DFG project on textiles/laundry as a contributor to water pollution and practical supervision of PhD and master projects in the field
We offer
- The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
- The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
- Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
- Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
- Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
- Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office'
- Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
- A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity
Your profile
- PhD degree in environmental/analytical chemistry, environmental sciences or related fields
- Experience in LC- and GC-HRMS screening of complex mixtures
- Experience in data analysis with R
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Enjoyment in international collaboration
- Ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently
- Experience in supervision involving students and/or junior team members