PhD Studentship in Environmental Chemistry, Eawag Aquatic Research Institute, Switzerland

PhD Studentship in Environmental Chemistry, Eawag Aquatic Research Institute, Switzerland

2011 Doctorate Studentship in the field of Environmental Chemistry at Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology in Switzerland

Study Subject(s): Environmental Chemistry
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: Eawag Aquatic Research Institute
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland

Eligibility: The ideal candidate holds a master or diploma in chemistry, geo-ecology or environmental sciences. Please send your application through this website, including a CV and copies of your master degree and grade transcript.

The aim of this PhD research project is to systematically assess possible reaction pathways and to develop a web-based model for the prediction of transformation products that can form from micropollutants during ozonation of drinking water or wastewater. The UM-PPS model which is currently applied in the prediction of biotransformation products of micropollutants will be used as a basis to set-up a chemical model. Known reaction mechanisms will be compiled, and then coupled with kinetic parameters. To assess unknown reaction mechanisms, laboratory-based experiments will be carried out, possibly in combination with quantum mechanical calculations. The web-based model will be developed for use in science and water treatment practice to predict transformation products of emerging organic micropollutants during oxidative water treatment.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 June 2011

Scholarship Application Deadline: 17 June 2011
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