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<strong>Postdoctoral position in Environmental Biogeochemistry at ETH Zurich</strong></p><p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.8em;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Arial,'Helvetica neue',Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:18px;text-align:left">
The Soil Chemistry Group (Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar) at the Department of Environmental System Science at ETH Zurich aims at a better understanding the biogeochemical processes controlling the speciation, mobility, bioavailability, and cycling of essential and toxic trace elements in the environment, with a focus on terrestrial systems and wetlands. In our research, we combine multiple analytical techniques (including synchrotron X-ray techniques) in field studies, laboratory studies with soils under controlled environmental conditions, as well as experiments with simplified model systems.We invite applications for a postdoctoral scientist position in the field of environmental (bio)geochemistry. We offer a stimulating and international research environment combined with outstanding infrastructure (laboratories, library, computing), creating the opportunity to conduct highly competitive research in environmental biogeochemistry.The appointment is initially for 2 years, but may be extended to three years or longer upon mutual agreement and in case of excellent performance.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.8em;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Arial,'Helvetica neue',Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:18px;text-align:left">We are seeking a highly motivated and well-trained scientist with a strong background and experience in environmental soil chemistry and/or biogeochemistry of trace elements (e.g., Hg, As, Cr, Se). The successful candidate will conduct independent research on chemical/microbial processes controlling speciation, bioavailability, and/or cycling of Fe, Mn, S, and trace elements in terrestrial environments and related aquatic systems. Solid knowledge of the surface and colloid chemistry of soil minerals, natural organic matter, biogeochemical weathering, redox biogeochemistry, environmental microbiology, mineralogy, and/or chemical speciation analysis in natural systems is expected. Good working knowledge in modern analytical techniques, geochemical modeling, and some experience in synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy would be an advantage.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.8em;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Arial,'Helvetica neue',Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:18px;text-align:left">The successful candidate must hold a PhD degree in soil chemistry, environmental chemistry, geochemistry, mineralogy, or a closely related field. He/she will conduct independent research, advise undergraduate and graduate students, and collaborate with other team members as needed. Involvement in the group's teaching program and other group activities will be expected. Fluency in spoken and written English and the ability to work in a team are essential; knowledge of German would be useful, but not required. The position is ideally suited for candidates pursuing an academic or scientific career.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.8em;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Arial,'Helvetica neue',Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:18px;text-align:left">Applicants should send an application letter, statement of research interests and achievements, career plan, CV, list of publications, transcripts, and names of 2-3 potential references in a single pdf-file to <a href="mailto:postdoc1@env.ethz.ch" class="" style="text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;color:rgb(144,113,44)">postdoc1@env.ethz.ch</a><span class="" style="background-image:url(http://www.czen.org/sites/all/modules/extlink/mailto.png);padding-right:12px;background-repeat:no-repeat no-repeat"></span> with "pd1" in the subject line. The letter should be addressed to Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar. We will start evaluating the applications on October 1, 2014, and continue the search until the position is filled (please ask if you submit later than October 15). Female and male candidates are equally invited to apply. Employment will be according to standard regulations of the ETH Zurich.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.8em;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Arial,'Helvetica neue',Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:18px;text-align:left">Information about our research group can be found at: <strong><a href="http://www.soilchem.ethz.ch">http://www.soilchem.ethz.ch</a></strong> </p>
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