Postdoc in Engineering Science - Wetlands & Micropollutants

About us...

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine.
Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

About the role...

A two-year postdoctoral position in engineering is available at the Chair for 'Urban Water Management' (Prof. Dr. Joachim Hansen), Department of Engineering. The successful candidate will be hired as follows:

• 80% in the frame of the WE-TREAT project funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) under the INTER/Water4All Project (Principal Investigator: Dr. Silvia Venditti), with Algarve University (Portugal) acting as the Leading Partner; We-Treat envisions innovation through the optimization of phytoremediation systems that employ plant elite ecotypes of wetland plants and associated rhizome-microbiome on the integration of Constructed Wetlands as a post-treatment step for the removal of micropollutants
• 20% in the frame of the PREWAPHARM project funded by Interreg NWE (Principal Investigator: Prof. Joachim Hansen), with TCCN (Netherlands) acting as the Leading Partner; Prewapharm aims to accelerate the implementation of interventions that reduce pharmaceutical residues in water at the source through the development of a joint strategy and regional actions plans. Advanced oxidation processes and Constructed wetlands will be tested at the hospital level as a decentralized approach

Additional tasks are:

• Contributing to teaching (lectures for Master students and thesis supervision)
• Assistance in PhD student supervision
• Writing of grant applications, project reports, and scientific papers
• Close collaboration and knowledge exchange with national and international collaborators

Your profile...

• A PhD in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Chemistry or related disciplines
• A proven experience in process engineering with design, commissioning and optimisation according to R&D's specifications
• Strong background in water monitoring and water/wastewater treatment
• Advanced competence in laboratory and analytical work is necessary
• Ability to work effectively in an international and multidisciplinary team and good communication skills (oral and written)
• A proven experience in collaborative projects
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory, skills in French, German and/or Luxembourgish are a bonus but not necessary

In return you will get…

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply...

Applications should include:

• Motivation letter outlining your interest in the job, how your skills match the requirements and summarizing your previous research achievements
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names of three persons willing to provide references upon request

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Months with possibility to be extended
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Desired beginning: 1st May 2025
• Location: Campus Kirchberg and Campus Belval
• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
• Job Reference: UOL07162

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83099 (full time).