The Department of Environmental Science at Stockholm University is seeking to fill a PhD student position to conduct thesis work within the framework of the project “Exposing and Overcoming Corruption in EU Chemical Regulation: An Interdisciplinary Approach”
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SETAC GLB Webinar – July 2026
The SETAC GLB is organizing a webinar for young and early-career scientists on being and staying psychologically fit during a PhD from 5:00–6:30 p.m on Thursday, 16 July 2026.
Continue readingScientists reveal hidden brain development effects in EU-Approved Fungicide Fluazinam
A new scientific analysis of toxicity data for the fungicide fluazinam has raised fresh concerns about how pesticides are evaluated in Europe. Researchers found that harmful brain development effects were hidden during the approval process.
Continue readingDoctoral researcher in Ecotoxicology
As part of the Research Alliance Ruhr, the Research Center One Health Ruhr at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) on the Essen Campus, Department of Ecotoxicology, is looking for a Doctoral researcher in Ecotoxicology (f/m/d)
Continue readingSETAC European Conference 2026 – Student Volunteer experience
This year, Ecotoxicology Master’s students Dana Hiett and Yugeshini Rajendran had the opportunity to join the SETAC European Conference 2026 as student volunteers in Maastricht. Here, we share some of our experiences, the connections we made and things we learned during this eventful week.
Continue readingPostdoc in Soil Ecotoxicology – Fate and Effects of contaminants in Soil Ecosystems
The Department of Ecoscience at Aarhus University invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position in soil ecotoxicology, focusing on the fate and effects of contaminants in soil ecosystems. The position is based at Aarhus University, Aarhus Campus, Denmark.
Continue readingEU Reform of pesticide approval faces criticism: Researchers warn of weakened safety standards
The EU sets the global standard for pesticide regulation. However, many believe that the current approval process is in need of reform. A new legislative package aims to simplify the process. From the researchers’ perspective, the package poses significant risks to the environment and human health. In an article in the journal Science, an international research team from 27 European research institutions, led by the University of Freiburg, warns that key protective mechanisms could be weakened. At the same time, the authors highlight ways to make authorization procedures more efficient without endangering environmental and health protection. Carsten Brühl, from the RPTU, is one of the co-authors.
Continue readingFrom lecture room to global stage: My SETAC Journey
SETAC conferences provide opportunities for scientific exchange, networking, and professional growth. Oluwafemi Sarumi shares his exciting experiences both at the SETAC 13th Young Environmental Scientists Meeting in York, United Kingdom, and the recently concluded SETAC Europe 36th Annual Meeting in Maastricht, Netherlands.
Continue readingPhD student in ecotoxicology of PFAS in a reef environment
The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is offering a fully funded 3-year PhD position to investigate the ecotoxicological effects of PFAS on coral reef fish in Okinawa, Japan.
Continue readingSystemLink Continental Field Sampling
The third cohort of the SystemLink graduate college at RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau has launched a large-scale continental field study across Europe to understand how environmental stressors drive changes through aquatic–terrestrial ecosystem interactions.
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