Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Monitoring (Aquatic Systems, Remote)

Job summary

This position focuses on developing innovative methods for real-time nitrate sensing in aquatic environments, addressing nitrogen pollution challenges in agriculture and aquaculture. The role involves extensive fieldwork and laboratory analysis to enhance nitrate quantification techniques.

Qualifications

• PhD degree or equivalent in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement sampling campaigns in various aquatic systems to analyze nitrate and interfering compounds.
• Conduct water quality assessments, ensuring high-quality data for algorithm development.
• Process and interpret spectral data to optimize machine-learning algorithms for nitrate measurement.
• Evaluate prototype instruments through laboratory tests and field demonstrations.
• Contribute to scientific publications, conference presentations, and project reports.
• Collaborate with industry partners to explore new applications in water quality monitoring.

Skills

• Strong background in environmental science, particularly in aquatic systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis and algorithm development.
• Experience with water quality testing and spectral data interpretation.
• Excellent communication skills for scientific dissemination.

Education

• A PhD degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required.

Tools

• Familiarity with absorption spectroscopy and machine-learning techniques is advantageous.