Labassistent

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden

Updated: 11 months ago
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The Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment (www.slu.se/aquatic-sciences ) is working with applied environmental science, with a national responsibility for assessing the condition of Swedish surface waters with respect to water chemistry, pollution and aquatic biota. The department has some 130 employees. The research focuses on geochemical and hydrological processes, aquatic ecology and biodiversity, as well as on environmental chemistry and aquatic ecotoxicology. The department is part of a Soil-Water-Environment cluster, a competence centre for landscape-level processes that also includes the Departments of ‘Soil and Environment’ and ‘Energy and Technology’. The breadth of expertise among the 300 members in combination with a well-equipped infrastructure creates a unique platform for high quality research as well as environmental monitoring and assessment.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/


Duties:

We are seeking a university-trained assistant for sample preparation and chemical analysis of organic environmental pollutants (e.g., pharmaceuticals and pesticides) at trace levels in water using liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The duties also include data processing, statistical evaluation and report writing in English.


Qualifications:

Applicants shall have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental organic chemistry or equivalent. Experience of laboratory work in environmental organic chemistry is required, and experience of chemical analysis of water samples using mass spectrometry is meritorious. Good language skills in English (oral and written) are required. Good knowledge of organic micropollutants and experience in data processing, report writing in English, and statistic evaluation are meritorious. Emphasis is also placed on personal qualities such as being meticulous and having organizational and collaboration skills.


Place of work:

Uppsala


Form of employment:

Fixed term employment of 5 months.


Extent:

100%


Starting date:

2023-07-23


Application:

We welcome your application no later than 2023-06-08, use the button below.


Academic union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/


The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

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