Project assistant in Biology and Environmental Science
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The Department of Biology and Environmental Science is part of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. Research within this multidisciplinary department includes aquatic ecology, cell and organism biology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, environmental science, environmental engineering, disease ecology, animal welfare science and didactics.
Job Description
You will work with planning and conducting experiments within two projects. One focuses on the purification of PFAS-contaminated water using different types of biochar, with an emphasis on identifying which biochar properties are most important for treatment efficiency. The other project investigates the uptake of metals in cultivated food crops.
Your work will involve both fieldwork and various types of laboratory work and chemical analyses. In addition, you will assist the project leader with the compilation, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data, as well as contribute to the dissemination of research findings results in scientific publications.
Requirements
A PhD degree focused on the spread of contaminants and/or the remediation of contaminated environmental matrices (soil, water, or sediment). As the working language is English, you must be able to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English. Experience in fieldwork, as well as experience working with various laboratory methods and techniques, is required.
Meritorious
Driver’s license (B, passenger cars)
Additional research experience after completing PhD, within research projects relevant to this call.
We place great emphasis on personal suitability.
Terms Of Employment
Employment and scope: The employment is temporary for eleven months at part time (50%).
Starting date: By agreement
Location until further notice: Kalmar
Contact
Projekt leader and Head of Department Anna Augustsson, tel: +46-480-446220; E-mail: [email protected]
Assistant Head of Department Andreas Svensson, +46-480-447319; E-mail: [email protected]
HR-partner Marianne Palmér, tel: +46-480-447303; E-mail: [email protected]
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Welcome with your application no later than October 29, 2026.
The application should be in English and contain a CV (with the applicant's personal identity number, phone number and e-mail, as well as contact details including phone number and e-mail of two reference persons), a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position, a copy of your passport, your educational background, documentation of your degree and grades, and any other relevant documentation.
Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization.
Please apply by clicking on the Apply button at the bottom of the ad. The credentials you invoke must be verified with certification and they must be attached digitally in your application. The application and other documents to be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 23.59 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.