Laboratory Analytical Expert for HR-MS Analysis of Tire Wear Additives

264 Research Platform Plastics in the Environment and Society
Startdate: 01.03.2025 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §54 VwGr. IVa
Limited until: 31.05.2025
Reference no.: 3635

If you love to work in a lab, then welcome to the team! Our institute/department/work group/unit consists of personalities who want to make a change. Our work is based on respectful communication, professionalism and high aspirations of having a positive impact on society.

Your personal sphere of influence:

As Laboratory Analytical Expert, you will support the research platform Plastics in the Environment and Society (PLENTY).

The research platform (PLENTY) investigates global plastic pollution in a holistic approach. In addition to the biotic and abiotic interactions on the surface of plastic in aquatic systems, the aim is to investigate how information and altered perception can potentially change the use of plastics in society and the associated material flows.

We are seeking a new colleague with expertise in high-resolution mass spectrometry (HR-MS) and non-target screening for analyzing tire wear additives in complex samples, including dust and environmental matrices. The role will involve developing and implementing impact screening techniques on human cell lines, contributing to the understanding of human exposure to tire wear particles.

The position is limited to 3 months.

Your future tasks:

• Perform advanced HR-MS analyses (Orbitrap, Triple Quadrupole) to identify and quantify tire wear additives and related compounds.
• Conduct non-target screening of complex samples from dust, environmental matrices, and human exposure routes.
• Coordinate laboratory workflows, ensuring accurate sample extraction and analysis.
• Develop methodologies for screening the impact of tire wear additives on human cell lines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on environmental and human exposure assessments.
• Support to supervise graduate and undergraduate students in related research projects.
• Present research findings at scientific conferences and prepare manuscripts for publication.

This is part of your personality:

• PhD in Environmental Science
• Extensive experience with Orbitrap mass spectrometry and Triple Quadrupole MS for both target and non-target screening for tire wear additives.
• Strong background in environmental analytics and sample extraction techniques.
• Proficiency in analyzing HR-MS data, especially related to tire-derived compounds.
• Experience in air sampling and analyzing micropollutants in environmental matrices.
• Strong laboratory skills in environmental chemistry, including handling and analyzing complex dust and environmental samples.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise students and collaborate on interdisciplinary research.
• Excellent scientific communication skills, with a proven record of publications and conference presentations.
• Fluency in English; fluency in German and Spanish is a plus.

What we offer:

Work-life balance: You have flexible working hours.
Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a dedicated team with a diverse university background in a relaxed working environment.
Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal further training: We offer you the opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.
Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.390,30 increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It’s that easy to apply:

• With your CV and letter of motivation outlining your relevant experience and fit for the role
• PhD Certificate
• Via our job portal / Apply now-button

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Stella Maria Spanlang

stella.maria.spanlang@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women  and diversity . We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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 Application deadline: 02/12/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)

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