Postdoctoral Researcher for Trace Gas Facility

Radboud University Nijmegen - Faculty of Science

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Responsibilities

The Exhaled Biomarkers group at the Trace Gas Facility has a two-year postdoctoral position available in the field of applied mass spectrometry for trace gas detection. The project involves multidisciplinary research, linking scientists from different fields (sensor development, environment sciences, special modelling of atmosphere, and human health). The aim is to design a study in which different sensing technologies and mass spectrometry - are applied in field conditions to detect the exposure of individuals to air pollutants and monitor the effects on human health.

Your research objectives will include:

• coordinating research with the partners involved;
• collaborating with the partners to incorporate the existing technologies for implementation into a mobile platform;
• applications of mass spectrometry, such as proton transfer reaction mass spectrometry (PTR-MS), gas chromatography ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS) and laser-based spectroscopy for breath analysis and air composition monitoring;
• supervising a second-year PhD student;
• writing and contributing to peer-reviewed publications and promoting the results at international conferences.

What we expect from you

• PhD in a physical/chemical science field;
• solid practical background and experience in mass spectrometry, preferably PTR-MS, GC-IMS or GC-MS;
• experience in experimental research, the ability to conduct scientific work;
• good communication skills;
• fluency in English is required; knowledge of Dutch is desirable for setting up networks at different levels, but is not an exclusive prerequisite.