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Thursday, April 02, 2009

PhD study: Fate of synthetic nano particles in the environment

The Faculty 7: Natural and Environmental Sciences invites applications for a PhD position
in Environmental Physicochemistry at the Institute of Environmental Sciences at the Campus Landau/Pfalz, Germany. The position is
available for a period of 3 years; salary will be according to the German public service salary scale (50% TV-L 13).

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the emerging interdisciplinary research theme of the institute with a study on the environmental fate of engineered nanoparticles.
Project tasks include the investigation of interactions between nanoparticles and natural surfaces in stagnant and flowing water using advanced analytical techniques.
She/he is welcome to supervise graduate students and contribute to teaching of undergraduate and graduate students in the field of environmental chemistry and physics. Please contact Prof. Dr. Gabriele E. Schaumann (schaumann@uni-landau.de) or Prof. Dr. A. Lorke (lorke@unilandau.de) for further information.

Applicants must have completed Master of Science or Diploma in a field relevant for the required tasks (e.g., Environmental Sciences, with a focus on chemistry, physics and/or interface science).

It is the policy of the University Koblenz-Landau to increase the percentage of female employees. If equally qualified, preference will be given to female applicants. Disabled candidates are given priority, if equally qualified. International candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and a documentation of
previous teaching and research activities. Applications using the reference number 31/2009 must be sent to the following address: Universität Koblenz-Landau, Präsidialamt, Isaac-Fulda- Allee 3, 55124 Mainz, deadline: March 25, 2009.

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