The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences (BioEnv) at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden is inviting applications for a fully funded two-year postdoctoral position in data analysis with applications in environmental sciences.
Research Project Focus: New Chempraxis 2.0
Chemical contamination in drinking water, surface water, and wastewater effluents is a global threat to aquatic ecosystems, wildlife biodiversity, and public health. Hosted under the VINNOVA-funded research initiative New Chempraxis 2.0, the postdoctoral researcher will develop and apply advanced statistical and computational models to assess the hazardousness of complex chemical mixtures in Swedish water systems. The primary goal is to contribute to a digital decision-support tool that regulatory authorities and utility companies can use to manage water quality and contamination risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply machine learning, exposure modeling, and statistical analysis to large-scale environmental monitoring datasets.
- Integrate in vitro cell line and in vivo animal toxicity data to evaluate the hazardous properties of suspected contaminants.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary research consortium composed of 12 corporate partners and universities.
- Write scientific manuscripts and present research results at international environmental chemistry and toxicology conferences.
Position Benefits and Employment Conditions
- Duration: 2 years (100% full-time).
- Research Environment: Located at the modern Natrium research building in Gothenburg.
- Offers attractive Swedish public-sector benefits, including occupational pension, health insurance, and paid vacation.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Data Science, Environmental Chemistry, Statistics, or closely related quantitative fields.
- Strong experience in statistical data analysis and programming (R or Python).
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
- Prior experience with hazard modeling, environmental risk assessment, or toxicology is highly preferred.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the University of Gothenburg’s online recruitment system under reference number PAR 2026/423 by the application deadline of June 2, 2026. Please include a cover letter, CV, Ph.D. certificate, and complete publication list.