Postdoctoral associate or assistant professor in the field of environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology (m/f)

Date of publication: 20. 12. 2019
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The University of Nova Gorica is offering the position of postdoctoral associate or assistant professor in the field of environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology.

We are seeking candidates interested in the possibility of a rewarding research and academic career at the University of Nova Gorica. We can offer work in a dynamic research environment, supported by the latest research equipment and with a distinct involvement in the international research arena.

Deadline for applications: 31. 1. 2020

Work will take place within the Laboratory for Environmental and Life Sciences, in the field of environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology. In line with their election, the successful candidate will also assume teaching duties in the field of environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology in one or several of the university’s study programmes.

Application requirements: * doctorate of science in the field of chemistry or biology, * good command of English, * experience of research work abroad is also desired.

In our selection of candidates we will take into consideration theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the field of environmental chemistry, instrumental techniques for analysing environmental samples, and toxicology of environmental pollutants and ecotoxicology testing on cell cultures and organisms (which should be demonstrated in published references with an appropriate number of original scientific articles in international journals).

Candidates for the position of Assistant Professor must hold appropriate habilitation or meet the conditions for election to the title of Assistant Professor in accordance with the rules of the university on election to titles.

Work in the position is expected to start immediately following the selection process and no later than on 1 March 2020. This position is for full working hours in a fixed term of one year, with the possibility of extension. Upon employment in the position of Assistant Professor, on the expiry of the fixed-term contract the university offers the possibility of permanent employment and will provide funding for one research associate in the amount of 50 percent (with an anticipated 50 percent teaching workload) and the possibility of one position for a young researcher in the research group of the selected candidate.

Mandatory attachments to application: * CV with proof of educational qualifications, * a motivational letter describing work experiences and achievements to date, * reference list of scholarly and specialist published material.

We will accept applications in electronic form at the e-mail address tea.stibilj.nemec@ung.si
up to and including 31 January 2020. Applications should be sent as a single attachment to the e-mail, in PDF format. Contact for additional information: Tel. +386 (0)5 620 85 22 or by e-mail at the address for applications.

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Applications and further information:

Tea Stibilj Nemec
phone: +386 5 620 58 22
e-mail: tea.stibilj.nemec@ung.si