Senior Researcher in Alpine Microplastics

Vor 4 Tagen


Kloten, Zürich, Schweiz Agroscope Vollzeit

About the Project

ArcSolution is an EU Horizon Europe funded project aimed at reducing pollution in the Arctic using a comprehensive approach considering 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 microplastics 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.

Job Description

This role involves developing theoretical concepts to study microplastics in alpine and arctic environments, exploring methodologies for collecting, identifying and quantifying microplastics, monitoring their occurrence, designing sampling campaigns and laboratory experiments, and collaborating with partners to ensure scientific input and practical support.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • 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

About Agroscope

Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at several sites in Switzerland.



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