The Institute of Groundwater Ecology (Environmental Isotope Chemistry Group) invites applications for a
PhD Position in Organic Isotope Chemistry m/f
Job Description
- Synthesize simple organic model reactants using air-sensitive techniques
- Bring them to reaction with chlorinated ethylenes (PCE, TCE, cis-/trans-DCE, vinyl chloride)
- Measure carbon and chlorine kinetic isotope effects using most advanced GC-IRMS (gas chromatography-isotope ratio mass spectrometry) methods
- Cultivate microorganisms and measure isotope effects during biodegradation
- Close collaboration with the McNeill group at ETH Zürich
Your Qualifications
- Master / diploma in chemistry
- Profound experience in synthetic chemistry including work with inert gas (Schlenk techniques, operation of glove box, etc.)
- Some background in analytical chemistry involving ideally GC-MS, or LC-MS/MS
- Strong interest in environmental questions, particularly transformation / reaction mechanisms of organic compounds
- Interest to work in an interdisciplinary environment involving interactions with microbiologists, hydrogeologists, etc.
- High motivation for the project, like to work with others, integrate into a team
Our Offer
- Working in an innovative, well-equipped and scientifically stimulating surrounding
- Further training opportunities
- Initial short-term employment contract for three years with a standard public service salary (TVöD)
The Helmholtz Zentrum München as holder of the Bavarian Advancement of Women Prize and of the Total E-Quality Certificate is striving to increase the overall proportion of women on its staff and thus expressly urges qualified women to apply.
Successful candidates start at the next possible timepoint.
Formal applications should be exclusively send electronically and should include:
- Full CV
- A statement of motivation (not more than one page)
- Copies of relevant exams, grades, master thesis work or publications
- Contact information of two reference persons
Please send your application electronically to:
Dr. Martin Elsner
email: [log in to unmask]
phone: 089 3187-2565
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Dr. Martin Elsner
Helmholtz Junior Resarch Group Leader
Institute of Groundwater Ecology
Ph.: +49-89-3187-2565
Fax: +49-89-3187-3361
http://www.helmholtz-muenchen.de/en/igoe/staff/elsner-martin/index.html
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