The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary 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 the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.
The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine. Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens, in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.
Your Role…
A two-year postdoctoral position in engineering is available at the Chair for ‘Urban Water Management’ (Prof. Dr. Joachim Hansen), Department of Engineering. The successful candidate will be hired in the frame of the STORMWATER project funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) under the Bridges call 2023 (Principal Investigator: Dr. Silvia Venditti), with the company Luxplan as a partner. The project aims to develop a novel Constructed Wetland design for stormwater run-off management. The candidate will develop a non-target monitoring workflow for stormwater runoff characterization in close collaboration with Prof. Emma Schymanski, head of Environmental Cheminformatics, Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) at the University of Luxembourg. This workflow will serve to prioritize, identify and later quantify relevant compounds present in stormwater runoff. The acquired knowledge will be used to adapt the design of the constructed wetlands towards a better elimination of emerging contaminants (pesticides, biocides, tyre additives) etc. Additional tasks are:
- Contributing to teaching (lectures for Master students and thesis supervision)
- Assistance in PhD student supervision
- Writing of grant applications, project reports, and scientific papers
- Close collaboration and knowledge exchange with national and international collaborators
What we expect from you…
- A PhD in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Chemistry or related disciplines
- A proven experience in process engineering with design, commissioning and optimisation according to R&D’s specifications
- Strong background in water monitoring and water/wastewater treatment
- Advanced competence in laboratory and analytical work is necessary
- Capability to examine large data sets
- Ability to work effectively in a team and good communication skills (oral and written)
- Experience with high-resolution mass spectrometry and target/non-target analysis is a plus
- Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory, skills in French, German and/or Luxembourgish are a bonus but not necessary
How to apply…
Applications should include:
- Motivation letter outlining your interest in the job, how your skills match the requirements and summarizing your previous research achievements
- CV
- Names of three persons willing to provide references upon request
Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by 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 to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.
General information:
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month (with possibility to be extended)
- Ideal start date: May 2024
- Work Hours: Part Time 32.0 Hours per Week (with possibility to increase to 100%)
- Location: Campus Kirchberg and Campus Belval, field work in Luxembourg
- Job Reference: UOL06331
The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83099 (full time)
In return you will get…
- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR).
- 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.
- 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 …
