Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is a Swiss-based internationally active research institute within the domain of the ETH (Swiss Federal Institute of Science and Technology). It is committed to the ecologically, economically and socially responsible management of water.
The Department of Environmental Toxicology offers
2 Ph.D. POSITIONS in the field of BIOCHEMICAL NANOTOXICOLOGY
The rapid development of nanotechnology spurs the societal and economic need to use this technology in a sustainable way. Regulations regarding production, use and disposal of synthetic nanomaterials are clearly needed to maximize opportunities and minimize potential human and environmental health risks. Rational implementation of such regulations, however, requires comprehensive knowledge of the interaction of nanomaterials with their surrounding environment.
On this background the Swiss National Science Foundation launched the National Research Programme “Opportunities and Risks of Nanomaterials” (NRP64). The Department of Environmental Toxicology leads two projects in the NRP64 initiative, both aiming to develop a mechanistic understanding of the interactions of metal nanoparticles (NPs) with aquatic organisms. Both projects are embedded in the strategic goals of the Department of Environmental Toxicology, thereby providing strong research background and support.
In the project “Interaction of metal nanoparticles with aquatic organisms (MeNanoqa)” we would like to gain a mechanistic understanding of the dynamic changes that nanoparticles undergo upon contact with cells. Specifically, we aim to shed light on uptake, elimination, intracellular transformation and interaction with biological molecules. Our focus will be on algae and fish cells.
If you are excited about advancing knowledge on nanoparticle-cell/organism interactions and joining an interdisciplinary research team, you are invited to apply. Your background should be in biochemistry or a related field, such as metal chemistry or cell biology. Excellent communication skills in English and skills in team work are essential. The position is available immediately.
Please submit your application, including a C.V., a brief statement describing your motivation to apply, copies of your academic qualifications and names of two potential referees in electronic form as one PDF file to: Sandra Isenring, Eawag, Human Resources Department recruiting@eawag.ch, indicating reference number 104804. For further information, consult www.eawag.ch or contact Prof. Kristin Schirmer, kristin.schirmer@eawag.ch or Dr. Renata Behra, renata.behra@eawag.ch.
Deadline for applications is 24 January 2011.
The Department of Environmental Toxicology offers
2 Ph.D. POSITIONS in the field of BIOCHEMICAL NANOTOXICOLOGY
The rapid development of nanotechnology spurs the societal and economic need to use this technology in a sustainable way. Regulations regarding production, use and disposal of synthetic nanomaterials are clearly needed to maximize opportunities and minimize potential human and environmental health risks. Rational implementation of such regulations, however, requires comprehensive knowledge of the interaction of nanomaterials with their surrounding environment.
On this background the Swiss National Science Foundation launched the National Research Programme “Opportunities and Risks of Nanomaterials” (NRP64). The Department of Environmental Toxicology leads two projects in the NRP64 initiative, both aiming to develop a mechanistic understanding of the interactions of metal nanoparticles (NPs) with aquatic organisms. Both projects are embedded in the strategic goals of the Department of Environmental Toxicology, thereby providing strong research background and support.
In the project “Interaction of metal nanoparticles with aquatic organisms (MeNanoqa)” we would like to gain a mechanistic understanding of the dynamic changes that nanoparticles undergo upon contact with cells. Specifically, we aim to shed light on uptake, elimination, intracellular transformation and interaction with biological molecules. Our focus will be on algae and fish cells.
If you are excited about advancing knowledge on nanoparticle-cell/organism interactions and joining an interdisciplinary research team, you are invited to apply. Your background should be in biochemistry or a related field, such as metal chemistry or cell biology. Excellent communication skills in English and skills in team work are essential. The position is available immediately.
Please submit your application, including a C.V., a brief statement describing your motivation to apply, copies of your academic qualifications and names of two potential referees in electronic form as one PDF file to: Sandra Isenring, Eawag, Human Resources Department recruiting@eawag.ch, indicating reference number 104804. For further information, consult www.eawag.ch or contact Prof. Kristin Schirmer, kristin.schirmer@eawag.ch or Dr. Renata Behra, renata.behra@eawag.ch.
Deadline for applications is 24 January 2011.