Post-Doctoral Fellow in Analytical Chemistry for the Assessment of Wild Fauna Exposure to Pesticides

Please note that the position is expected to start in January 2027.

The Human Biomonitoring Research Unit (HBRU) is specialized in the assessment of human exposure to pollutants, the identification of determinants of exposure, and the study of exposure-associated health outcomes. Research activities primarily rely on human subjects within epidemiological studies, and extends to the application of human biomonitoring approaches to animal (laboratory and wild fauna). The laboratory is equipped with up-to-date analytical equipment mainly consisting of CG-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS.

The successful candidate will join an exciting pioneering project on the environmental contamination of wild mammals by plant protection products. The candidate’s primary responsibility is to conduct analytical development based on methodologies already available in the lab, and to deliver a fully validated multi-residue method to detect chemicals in the fur of different mammal species using both LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS. This method development work forms the foundation of a broader project, aiming at understanding mechanisms and interactions underlying environmental contamination and transfer to animals and humans within a unique integrated One Health perspective.

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• PhD in the field of Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology or a closely related discipline.
• High technical skills in analytical chemistry applied to the detection of chemicals in biological matrices.
• Proven experience in full method development and validation for complex biological matrices.
• Skills in exposure assessment, environmental fate of chemicals and statistical treatment of data will be considered an asset.
• Significant record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Rigor, motivation, scientific creativity and originality, writing skills, conciseness, sense of priority and ability to work in a team.
• Languages: fluent command of English, knowledge of another language of the European Union is an asset.

What we offer

Joining our institute means becoming part of a stimulating environment in a motivated and international team, where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are at the heart of daily work. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will benefit from:

• Easy access to bibliographic resources, ensuring you can stay up to date with the latest scientific developments.
• Dedicated support from highly skilled specialists in bioinformatics and statistics, helping you strengthen your research with cutting-edge analytical approaches.
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, providing you with the tools you need to carry out high-quality and innovative research.
• A broad range of internal training opportunities, delivered by experts across various disciplines, to further develop your scientific and transferable skills.
• We strive to create an environment where postdoctoral researchers can thrive scientifically while developing independence and advancing their careers.

Gender Equality

The LIH is an equal opportunities employer.  We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.
The LIH is attentive to gender representation among its leadership staff and aims to eliminate obstacles to recruitment and promotion of female leaders and their career development.

In Short

• Contract type :  Fixed-term contract (CDD)
• Contract duration :  24 months
• Location : 1AB, rue Thomas Edison L-1445 Strassen (Luxembourg)
• Start date : January 2027