Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Analysis and Fate of Synthetic Oligonucleotide Therapeutics (80–100%)

Establish methods for detecting synthetic oligonucleotide therapeutics and assessing their persistence in wastewater and aquatic environments. Develop mass-spectrometry workflows, sample potential Swiss emission hotspots and study transformation in laboratory water/wastewater systems. This two-year interdisciplinary study links environmental chemistry and molecular biology in Dübendorf. The preferred start is 1 February 2027; recruitment may finish earlier than the 31 December 2026 latest closing date.

PhD in environmental/analytical chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or a related discipline; liquid chromatography/tandem high-resolution mass spectrometry, sample preparation and data-processing experience. Biomolecule HRMS is beneficial. English, teamwork, student-advising interest and stakeholder engagement are expected. Supply a cover letter, one-to-two-page research statement, CV/publications, qualifications and three referee contacts.