Join our team to investigate electro-assisted capture of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water using electrospun fiber materials. The project focuses on testing electrospun fibers as advanced materials for the capture of short-chain and long-chain PFAS. By combining electrospinning with electro-assisted treatment, the work aims to explore how fiber properties and applied electrical conditions influence PFAS uptake and removal efficiency. The project will contribute to a better understanding of electro-assisted PFAS capture mechanisms and the potential of electrospun fiber materials for the treatment of PFAS-contaminated water.
Leipzig
As given by the regulations of the university
limited contract / minimum 3 months
Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
vaishali.choudhary@ufz.de
anett.georgi@ufz.de
To ensure a fair selection process, please submit your application (cover letter, CV, and relevant supporting documents) via our online portal without a photo, age information, or details about your marital status.
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We welcome people who represent diverse backgrounds, identities and perspectives. We therefore particularly encourage people who are affected by structural discrimination to apply to us.
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) is a world-leading institution in environmental research and a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany’s largest scientific organisation. With approximately 1,200 employees across Leipzig, Halle, and Magdeburg, we have been conducting research since 1991 using a transdisciplinary approach to address the most pressing challenges of our time: biodiversity loss, climate change, and environmental pollution. Our goal is to translate excellent research into practical solutions for policymakers, business, and society, and to serve as a reliable partner in supporting transformation processes toward a sustainable and just future for current and future generations. We foster a culture of collaboration, openness, and diversity within a work environment that actively promotes creativity and personal development.
Join our team to investigate electro-assisted capture of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water using electrospun fiber materials. The project focuses on testing electrospun fibers as advanced materials for the capture of short-chain and long-chain PFAS. By combining electrospinning with electro-assisted treatment, the work aims to explore how fiber properties and applied electrical conditions influence PFAS uptake and removal efficiency. The project will contribute to a better understanding of electro-assisted PFAS capture mechanisms and the potential of electrospun fiber materials for the treatment of PFAS-contaminated water.
You will support experimental investigations of electro-assisted PFAS capture using electrospun fiber materials. Depending on the progress of the project, your tasks may include:
Please note that external consultants will also be involved in the selection process for this position alongside UFZ employees.
Application deadline: 30.09.2026
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The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ was established in 1991 and has more than 1,100 employees in Leipzig, Halle/S. and Magdeburg. They study the complex interactions between humans and the environment in cultivated and damaged landscapes. The scientists develop concepts and processes to help secure the natural foundations of human life for future generations.
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