We seek
a highly motivated PhD student for a challenging interdisciplinary
research project that involves close cooperation with the renowned
research institutions EMPA Dübendorf (CH) and RIVM (NL) and is financed
by the research initiative LRI of the European Chemical Industry Council
CEFIC. The aim of the project is to assess human exposure to chemical
substances in house dust by analyzing dust samples and developing
modeling strategies for substance migration into dust and air.
Quantification of substances in dust from controlled experiments will
help validating current models and concepts of exposure modeling for
dust. The project is of high societal relevance and practical interest,
because in modern societies people mostly spend their time indoors.
Consequently, they are continuously exposed to substances in dust like
e.g. flame retardants, plasticizers (phthalates) and fragrances, while
some of these substances are suspected to pose a risk to human health.
The successful applicant
will possess a degree in (food) chemistry, environmental or chemical
engineering, environmental sciences, or a related field of natural
sciences with a first-class academic record. The applicant should have
interests in analytical chemistry, and physico-chemical process and
exposure modeling. Ideally the work will commence March/April of 2013.
Application Deadline : 31 January 2013
