Researcher in Ecotoxicology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject description
We are looking for a researcher to perform lab analyses and fieldwork with an ongoing ecotoxicological research project at the Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC) at Lund University. The project will focus on analyzing exposure effects in animals that encounter various chemicals that are used in gardens. The goal of the project is to collect information that can be used to promote more sustainable urban green spaces in in the future.

Work duties
The work consists of fieldwork, experimental studies and laboratory work, including molecular biology techniques and chemical analyses.

Qualification requirements
Applicants must have:

• A PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, in ecology, molecular biology, or environmental science
• Documented experience of chemical or molecular biology techniques
• Experience working with biological tissues from wild species
• Very good knowledge of English, in both spoken and written terms
• Good, documented ability to develop and carry out research of high quality in environmental science areas
• Very good ability to compile and write scientific text

 Assessment criteria and other qualifications

• Collaborative skills, drive and independence
• We will also take in to consideration how the applicant, through experience and competence would complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department and contribute to its future development

Terms of employment
Extent: 100%
Starting date: 20220815
Length of employment: 2,5 months
Contact person: Maria C. Hansson, maria.hansson@cec.lu.se, 046-2224628

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

• résumé/CV, including a list of publications.
• a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages).
• contact information of at least two references.
• copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.