Ph.D. Position: Microplastics in Alpine and Arctic Environments
vor 4 Wochen
8046 Zürich (from 2026 : 1725 Posieux) | 100-100%
This is how you can contribute
- Develop the theoretical basis, concepts and ideas to study microplastics (MP) in alpine and arctic environments, based on relevant literature
- Explore, adapt, optimize, and validate methodologies for collecting, identifying and quantifying MP in alpine and arctic environmental compartments, in particular atmosphere, snow and soil
- Monitor the occurrence of MP in alpine and arctic environments, with a focus on Greenland snow
- Design and execute complementary sampling campaigns and laboratory experiments to understand the occurrence, fate and behavior of MP under cold climatic conditions and to facilitate field data interpretation
- Establish and maintain collaboration with ArcSolution partners with expertise in the field to ensure scientific input and practical support, regarding all of the above activities, i.e, sampling, logistics, analytics
- Interpret field and laboratory data and present results in peer reviewed journals, consortium meetings and (inter-)national conferences
This makes you unique
- MSc in Chemistry, Environmental Sciences or closely related disciplines
- Knowledge and practical experience in environmental and analytical chemistry, preferably from working with microplastics, and familiarity with QA/QC of complex analyses
- An independent way of working with cross-team collaboration skills
- Willingness to travel and reside periodically within the ArcSolution region
- Knowledge of two official Swiss languages and English
In a nutshell
ArcSolution is an EU Horizon Europe funded project that aims to reduce pollution in the Arctic using a comprehensive approach that considers both environmental and human health (). Within the Workpackage 3. "Arctic Pollution in a climate change context", the successful candidate will investigate the occurrence, fate and behavior of MP in alpine and arctic environments, with a focus on atmospheric transport and deposition. The PhD student will be employed at Agroscope, and mainly work in the joint MP laboratories of Eawag, Empa and Agroscope in Dübendorf, Switzerland. She/he will be enrolled with Prof. Katrin Vorkamp at Aarhus University in Roskilde (Denmark), and co-supervised by Christoph Hüglin (Empa) and Ralf Kägi (Eawag).
Our benefits
- Working for Switzerland We are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.
- Embracing diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.
- Staying healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.
Good food, healthy environment
Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.
Additional information
The 'Environmental Analytics' Research Group supports and serves Agroscope researchers in chemical-analytical matters. In addition, it contributes with methodology development and its own research projects to an improved understanding of the fate and behaviour of substances in the anthroposphere, the agricultural sector and the environment. Its target analytes range from heavy metals to microplastics by way of organic micropollutants.
Questions about the position
Thomas Bucheli Research Group Leader+41 58 46 87342
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