DC-26090 – RESEARCH ENGINEER POSITION ON PESTICIDE FATE AND IMPACT ON WATER RESOURCES

Temporary contract | 24 months | Belvaux

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a leading Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) that drives innovation for the economy and society in Luxembourg and beyond. With cutting-edge expertise in Natural, Built, Industrial environments, Space, AI, Security and defence technologies. LIST bridges scientific excellence and applied research to design solutions that address real-world challenges and create positive impact.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

You will participate in applied projects in the framework of the risk evaluation of micropollutant contamination in surface and groundwaters, involving extended monitoring campaigns using passive sampling, autosampling and continuous probes. The focus will be mainly on pesticides and their metabolites from application and transformation in soils to transport to ground and surface waters. You contribute to evaluations of pesticide pollution risk and impact and participate in consulting Luxembourgish stakeholders on mitigating pesticide impact. This involves disseminating research results through seminars, conferences and publications.

This position is within the Catchment and Ecohydrology Group, which is part of the Environmental Sensing and Modelling Unit at LIST. There is a strong collaboration with the Luxembourgish Water Administration and other stakeholders in the water management and agricultural domain.

Duties will include:

• Monitoring water resources and soils with different techniques (passive samplers, autosamplers, continuous probes)

• Processing of samples in the laboratory

• Evaluating analytical results, calculating loads and substance flows

• Applying environmental fate models

• Co-writing reports and publications

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Education

• MSc or equivalent in hydrology or environmental sciences

Experience and skills

• Strong background in environmental organic chemistry and fate modelling or risk evaluation of micropollutants

• Hands-on experience in analytical processing and measurement of micropollutants

• Good basics in hydrological and substance flow modelling

• Experience in statistical data evaluation and programming skills (R, Python, etc.)

Language skills

• Fluency in English and French or German, both oral and written. Skilled in Luxembourgish is an asset.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects

• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society

• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do

• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas

• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills

• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce

• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions

• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science

• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance

• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

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Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

• A scientific CV with contact details

• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)

• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.