Aarhus University has started a pilot center on water purification concerning organic micro-pollutants. In this center, nanoscience, soil science and bioscience together with environmental chemistry will be utilized to develop future purification technologies with low carbon footprints. The pilot center involves currently 5 academic permanent staff and employs three Phd students and one post doc in 2012.

The envisioned projects focus on biofilters based on constructed soils and plant root interaction.

The respective candidates are expected to have a relevant background in environmental chemistry, environmental engineering or biological science, and to have a background on organic micro-pollutants. The successful candidates are expected to contribute to the development of the new technologies in a team and to use the existing high end analytical equipment (HPLC-MS/MS, GC-MS, process HPLC, enantioselective HPLC) under guidance, but self propelled.

PhD project: Oxidative degradation utilizing soil filters for the removal/ degradation of antibiotics, steroid hormones, biocides and flame retardants

The applicant is expected to hold a masters degree in a relevant subject (environmental chemistry, water science, soil science, environmental science etc.) Preferentially he/she has a background in organic micro-pollutants, and in analysing such compounds. Additionally strong communication skills are a plus. The PhD project will be funded for three years, start: Mid 2012.

Inquires should be directed to:

Kai Bester (senior scientist, head of pilot center, environmental chemistry), kb@dmu.dk

 Applicant should register as soon as possible under:

 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFBuTWpuSHczemdZNHNQQUlFU0NnU0E6MQ

 Postdoc project: Phytoextraction and degradation of personal care and pharmaceutical compounds by plant root systems 

The applicant is expected to hold a PhD degree in a relevant subject (environmental chemistry, water science, plant physiology etc.) Preferentially he/she has a background in organic micro-pollutants, in analysing such compounds as well as in studying plant- pollutant interactions. The postdoc is expected to study plant uptake and metabolism as well as the interaction plant-microbe-soil-degradation. Additionally strong communication skills are a plus. The postdoc project will be funded for two years, start: fall 2012.

Inquires should be directed to:

Kai Bester (senior scientist, head of pilot center, environmental chemistry), kb@dmu.dk

Hans Brix (professor, Bioscience), hans.brix@biology.au.dk

 Applicant should register as soon as possible under:

 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFhkYWtlQnhabnJqaE1EWjNDNlV1akE6MQ