Doctoral researcher position (PhD) in Cheminformatics of Persistent, Mobile Contaminants (Valid from 12/10/2021 to 14/12/2021)Language: English (UK)Country: LuxembourgOrganisation LCSBdata:Job Number: UOL04496Contract Fixed Term ContractType:Duration 36 YearSchedule Full TimeType:Work Hours 40.0 Hours per WeekExpected 01/03/2022Start Date:The University | About us…The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University wasfounded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties andinterdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law,Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in theareas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwidefor its ‘international outlook,’ #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.Within the University, the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is a highly interdisciplinary research centre (IC), integrating experimentalbiology and computational biology approaches in order to develop the foundation of a future predictive, preventive and personalized medicine.Your Role…The European Union Green Deal H2020 project ‘Zero Pollution of Persistent, Mobile substances’ (ZeroPM) launched on October 1^st, 2021 for 5 years, with15 international partners. ZeroPM will develop prevention, prioritisation and removal strategies to protect the environment and human health frompersistent, mobile (PM) substances and establish an evidence-based multilevel framework to guide policy, technological and market incentives to minimiseuse, emissions and pollution of groups of PM substances.The Environmental Cheminformatics Research Group at LCSB is seeking a PhD Candidate to contribute to the Substance Grouping Work Package 5 (WP5) ofZeroPM, on the topic ‘Cheminformatics Strategies for Identifying Persistent, Mobile Contaminants and their Transformation Products’. The PhD will besupervised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emma Schymanski and performed in collaboration with other WP5 partners, Prof. Hans Peter Arp (NGI) and Dr. Zhanyun Wang(EMPA). The PhD will focus on developing cheminformatics approaches to prioritize and group PM substances, plus identify related transformations.What we expect from you…We seek a highly motivated student with the following profile: o Master’s degree (MSc or equivalent) in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, environmental sciences, toxicology or related fields, with high motivation to address pressing pollution issues o Willingness to work closely with other ZeroPM partners and cooperate actively in a larger team o Experience in cheminformatics data analysis/workflows in R or other open software will be a plus o Fluency in English is essential, skills in German and/or French will be advantageousWe offer… o Highly competitive remuneration including all public national security system benefits o A dynamic, exciting and equal opportunity international research environmentIn Short… o Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Year – extendable up to 48 months if required o Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week o Location: Belval o Ideal starting date: March 1^st, 2022 (as for all WP5 partners; position is advertised until filled) o Employee and student status o Job Reference: UOL04496How to apply…Applications should be submitted online and include: o a full curriculum vitae, including any publications o the contact details of three referees, and/or provide reference letters o a copy of the relevant diplomas o a cover letter indicating your motivation for the project, your relevant experience and future interests. Follow ZeroPM on Twitter for more information: https://twitter.com/ZeroPM_H2020Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply formally through the HR system. Applicationsby email will not be considered.The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related togender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.In return you will get… o Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the ‘University of the Greater Region’ (UniGR). o A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure. o A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs … o Find out more about the University o Addresses, maps & routes to the various sites of the UniversityFurther information…For further information, please contact emma.schymanski@uni.lu or simone.witzmann@uni.lu.Apply here https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?ID=PSAFK026203F3VBQB7V7VV4I3&nPostingTargetId=99943&nPostingId=68636 -————————————————————————————————————-DISCLAIMER: This e-mail is confidential and should not be used by anyone who isnot the original intended recipient. If you have received this e-mail in errorplease inform the sender and delete it from your mailbox or any other storagemechanism. 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Doctoral researcher position (PhD) in Cheminformatics of Persistent, Mobile Contaminants
