Postdoctoral Position in Aquatic Ecotoxicology
Institute F.-A. Forel, University of Geneva
VersoixSwitzerland
A 12-month post-doctoral position is available starting in September or October 2009 at the Institute F.-A. Forel of the University of Geneva. The position is funded by a grant provided through the Swiss National Science Foundation. The present project (“Mobility and bioavailability of metals in continental waters; an integrated approach – Part 4: narrowing the laboratory vs. field gap”) will contribute to narrow the laboratory-versus-field gap, specifically with mercury (Hg) and methymercury (MeHg). The selected candidate will be involved in the geochemistry/ecotoxicology team and implicated in the management of a microcosm platform. He/she will maintain Chironomus riparius and C. salinarius cultures that will be used for both lab and field experiments. The selected candidate will participate to field campaigns in Italy (Venice lagoon) and China (Baihua reservoir, Guiyang). We are seeking highly motivated candidate with a PhD in Biology, Environmental Sciences or related areas, with a strong background in Ecotoxicology. Ideally, he/she will have experience in the study of chironomids and/or metal environmental and toxicological bioavailability. Application deadline is not specified. Applicants should send a CV describing their skills and work experience, recommendation letter(s) and relevant publications to:
Frédéric Gimbert
Insitute F.-A. Forel
University of Geneva
10, route de Suisse – Case Postale 416
CH-1290 Versoix (Switzerland)
frederic.gimbert@unige.ch (Cc: janusz.dominik@unige.ch)
