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PhD Researcher (f/m/x) in In4Nile PhD-Cohort: Analysis and assessment of aquatic chemical pollution in the Nile Basin

The UFZ is looking for a PhD student to join the “In4Nile” PhD cohort and investigate chemical pollution in the Nile Basin and working with local authorities to assess risks and develop future monitoring and mitigation strategies

The Job

In the PhD cohort “In4Nile” – Advancing Water Quality Information in the Nile River Basin, we offer four PhD Positions. In4NILE addresses the limited availability of water quality information in the Nile basin by developing and applying low-cost sampling techniques, mining of existing open (geo)datasets, exploring the use of unstructured data sources through natural language processing, and by developing basin-scale, multi-pollutant spatially explicit water quality models.

The PhD Position (f/m/x) “Analysis and assessment of chemical pollution under low-capacity settings” involves conducting a case study in the Nile Basin, which includes sampling activities together with local partners, organic micropollutant analyses using high-resolution mass spectrometry, and advanced data evaluation and interpretation. Our vision for this PhD project is to create extensive data on chemical pollution and related risks in (sub-catchments of) the Nile Basin, and – together with the Nile Basin Initiative and local authorities and agencies – assess possibilities for establishing future monitoring programs and potential mitigation measures.

Your Tasks

  • Testing, validation and improvement when needed of available low-budget sampling techniques in the lab under varying environmental conditions.
  • Investigating hydrophilic and hydrophobic organic micropollutants in water and silicone passive samplers from the Nile Basin using liquid/gas chromatography coupled to high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC/GC-HRMS).
  • Assessing (eco)toxicological risks using chemical and hydrological information in the context of environmental and public health.

Your profile

Required:

  • A master degree in Environmental Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, or any related discipline.
  • Commitment to field and laboratory work.
  • Experience in chemical analysis/other laboratory work.
  • Knowledge of statistical methods and data handling, preferably using R.
  • Motivation to work in a multidisciplinary, international team.
  • Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

Preferred:

  • Experience in organic micropollutant analysis in environmental or biological matrices.
  • We especially invite candidates from the Nile basin area and other African countries to apply for this position

Place of work & Working time

Leipzig, 65 % (25,35 h / week)

Contract limitations

limited contract / 36 months

Salary

Remuneration according to the TVöD public-sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits.

More information and Contact

More information can be found https://recruitingapp-5128.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/3307/Description/2 and for any questions about the job, kindly contact:
Saskia Finckh (saskia.finckh@ufz.de)

Your application

Please submit your application via our online portal https://recruitingapp-5128.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/3307/Application/New/2 with your cover letter, CV (please omit your photo, age, or marital status) and relevant attachments. Application deadline: 12.01.2026

AMEO at UFZ, Leipzig – Sarumi Oluwafemi (2025)

Every Summer Semester, Ecotox Master students do a 2-month internship or AMEO (Applied Module at an External Organization). Today, Sarumi Oluwafemi shares his AMEO experience at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig, working with the Department of Ecotoxicology (Systems-Ecotoxicology Working Group).

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Student Assistant in the Department of Environmental Analytical Chemistry

UFZ HELMHOLTZ

The UFZ is seeking a motivated candidate for a student assistant position in the Department of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research.

The job

The student will work on an EU Horizon 2020 project on microplastics and human health, called PlasticHeal. The task will be using FTIR imaging to quantify microplastics in human samples in occupationally exposed workers and control populations, and the data analysis and interpretation of the results. The expected working hours per week is around 7 hours per week. The position will be closed once successful candidates are recruited from now on.

Your tasks

  • You will be working on an EU Horizon 2020 project on microplastics and human health
  • Analysis of environmental and human samples by state-of-the-art analytical methods established at the Environmental Analytical Chemistry Department

They offer

  • Excellent supervision that supports your personal and professional development
  • Exciting insights into the work of a leading research institute
  • The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a wide range of perspectives
  • The opportunity to contribute and actively shape your own ideas and impulses
    right from the start
  • Modern technical equipment and IT service to optimally support your work

Your profile

  • Student (B. Sc. or M. Sc.) in Chemistry or a related field
  • Experience in experimental lab work
  • Experience in instrumental analysis is desirable
  • Motivation to work in an international team
  • Good English language skills

Details

  • Working time: 18-26% (7h, max. 10h per week)
  • Contract limitations: limited contract / 3 months
  • Application deadline: 13/Dec/2024
  • Please submit your application via the online portal with your cover letter, CV (please omit your photo, age, or marital status) and relevant attachments.