4 PhD positions in Environmental Geochemistry 1544 views

ETH Zurich and the Soil Chemistry Group under the supervision of Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar are inviting applications for 4 PhD positions in Environmental Geochemistry.

About the project:

• The research will be conducted within the ERC project “IRMIDYN: Iron mineral dynamics in soils and sediments: Moving the frontier toward in-situ studies”.
• Selected candidates will contribute to the development of novel approaches for investigating iron mineral transformations in redox-dynamic soil/sediment environments and their influence on trace element cycling.
• The selected fellow will conduct laboratory and field studies on selected iron mineral transformation processes and their influence on trace elements, using state-of-the-art experimental and analytical techniques including stable isotope tracers, synchrotron spectroscopy, micro-Raman spectroscopy, Mössbauer spectroscopy, and others.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be highly motivated for scientific research in environmental geochemistry and mineralogy and the fate of inorganic contaminants.
• Applicants must hold an MSc degree (or equivalent) in environmental sciences, soil sciences, geoecology, geology, mineralogy, crystallography, chemistry, or a related natural science discipline.
• Applicant must possess good knowledge of English (spoken and written) as well as excellent communication and team skills.

Starting date: November 1, 2018

Applications:

• Apply online including the following documents:
• Cover letter describing the motivation and interests
• CV
• Copy of bachelor and master transcripts
• Addresses of 2-3 potential referees
• Summary of the applicant’s master thesis (if already completed)