Switzerland - ETH Zurich PhD Positions in Soil Chemistry and Biogeochemistry
September 6th, 2008
Sponsored Links
Institute of Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics, ETH Zentrum
ETH Zurich
PhD research project in the Soil Chemistry Group, Institute of Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics at ETH Zurich.
Supervisors: Dr. Christian Mikutta and Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar
We are inviting applications for two PhD student positions in the area of environmental soil chemistry and biogeochemistry of trace elements. The project addresses the binding of Arsenic to natural organic matter of peatlands. The first PhD student will investigate the speciation and potential bioavailability of As in an As-contaminated peatland and explore the temporal and spatial dynamics of As in the pore water. The second PhD student will study the binding strength, mechanisms, kinetics, and abiotic controls of the interaction between different As species and natural organic matter. Both sub-projects include the setup of laboratory-scale experiments and the use of advanced analytical techniques for the quantification and speciation of trace elements in the solid and liquid phase.
Education
Candidates should have a strong interest in soil chemistry and biogeochemistry of trace elements and should hold a MSc degree (or equivalent) in environmental sciences, geosciences, chemistry, geoecology, or a related discipline. Good knowledge of English is essential. Female and male candidates are equally invited to apply. Employment will be according to standard regulations of the ETH Zurich.
Send a letter of application, CV, statement of research interests, copy of certificates, and addresses of 2-3 potential referees to Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar, ETH Zurich, CHN F29.2, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland (paper copy by mail or single pdf-file by e-mail to christian.mikutta@env.ethz.ch).
The evaluation of candidates will continue until the position is filled. More information on our research group can be found at www.soilchem.ethz.ch. For further details on the project contact Christian Mikutta.
Entrance upon January 1 or upon mutual agreement
Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar
ETH Zurich, CHN F29.2
Universitätstrasse 16
CH-8092 Zurich
Switzerland
Email: christian.mikutta@env.ethz.ch
Link to the company: http://www.ibp.ethz.ch/research/soilchemistry
Entry Filed under: Switzerland
Previous Post: United Kingdom - University of Warwick PhD Studentship in Polymer Self-Assembly
Next Post: Italy - 2008 MIP Politecnico di Milano MBA Scholarships
Most Favorite:
- Malaysia - 2009 / 2010 Government of Malaysia Scholarship for International Students
- Belgium - Ghent University Master Grants for Students from Developing Countries
- Germany - 2007/2008 DAAD Scholarships for Master and Doctoral Programs
- Belgium - 2008 / 2009 VLIR-UOS ICP and ITP Scholarship Programme in Various Fields
- Netherlands - 2008 Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) (administered by Nuffic)
- Australia - 2008 University of Sydney International Scholarship (USydIS) for Postgraduate Student
- Netherlands, Finland, France - 2008 / 2009 Erasmus Mundus Scholarships: International Master in Management of Information Technology (IMMIT)
- UK, Norway, Sweden - 2008 / 2009 Erasmus Mundus Scholarships: MA Human Rights Practice
- Belgium - 2009 VLIR-UOS ITP and ICP Scholarship Programme in Various Fields
- Canada - Management Institute of Canada MBA / MPA Scholarships
- India, USA, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland - 2008 / 2009 Aegis Postgraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Norway - 2007/2008 Norwegian Government Scholarship Pool
- Indonesia, Japan, Netherlands, France - Program Beasiswa PUSBINDIKLATREN Tahun 2008
- Sweden - 2007/2008 Guest Scholarships for Advanced Academic Studies or Research
- USA - Indiana University PhD Studenship in French and French Linguistics