14 Apr 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
CNRS- Department
Institut Terre Environnement Strasbourg- Research Field
Geosciences
Biological sciences- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Application Deadline
4 May 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)- Country
France- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
35- Offer Starting Date
1 Sep 2026- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The BISE team (Isotopic and Experimental Biogeochemistry) at the Institut Terre et Environnement de Strasbourg (ITES) is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher within the EU INTERREG project ReactiveCity, which aims to develop an integrated monitoring strategy for emerging urban contaminants (PFAS, antibiotics, and biocides) and their role in antibiotic resistance.
The project seeks to establish a novel, interdisciplinary framework combining passive sampling (DGT), advanced chemical analyses, isotope-based approaches (CSIA), and molecular biology tools to investigate:
• contaminant fluxes and bioavailable fractions in urban aquatic systems,
• transformation processes and interactions between contaminants,
• the potential role of PFAS and antibiotics in the selection of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs).
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of an integrated urban observatory of contaminants and to advancing process-based understanding of contaminant–resistance linkages at the city scale.
The position is embedded in an interdisciplinary research programme and includes:
• Developing and optimizing DGT passive samplers for simultaneous monitoring of PFAS, antibiotics, and biocides
• Designing and conducting laboratory experiments (performance tests, kinetics, microcosms)
• Investigating PFAS–antibiotic interactions and their effects on ARG selection
• Performing advanced chemical analyses (LC-MS/MS, HRMS) and isotope analyses (CSIA)
• Collaborating on molecular biology analyses (ddPCR quantification of ARGs)
• Participating in field campaigns in urban environments (rivers, wastewater treatment plants, stormwater systems)
• Integrating datasets to establish mass balances and vulnerability maps at the urban scale
• Contributing to simplified modelling approaches linking processes and observations
• Disseminating results through peer-reviewed publications, conferences, and stakeholder interactions
The Institut Terre et Environnement de Strasbourg (ITES) is a joint research unit (UMR 7063) affiliated with CNRS, the University of Strasbourg, and ENGEES. The institute conducts interdisciplinary research on continental hydrosystems, environmental geochemistry, and Earth surface processes.
The postdoctoral researcher will join the BISE team, which has strong expertise in contaminant biogeochemistry and isotope-based approaches, and will benefit from access to state-of-the-art analytical platforms (LC-MS/MS, Orbitrap HRMS, IRMS).
The project is embedded in a dynamic research environment addressing key challenges in urban pollution, environmental health, and emerging contaminants, with strong links to national and European research initiatives.
ITES is located on the Strasbourg campus, easily accessible by public transportation. CNRS provides additional benefits, including partial reimbursement of transport costs and access to subsidized catering services.
Where to apply
- Website
- https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7063-GWEIMF-014/Default.aspx
Requirements
- Research Field
- Geosciences
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Research Field
- Biological sciences
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Languages
- FRENCH
- Level
- Basic
- Research Field
- Geosciences
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Biological sciences
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Required technical skills
• PhD in environmental sciences, chemistry, biogeochemistry, hydrology, or a related field
• Experience in environmental contaminant analysis
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
Preferred skills
• Experience with LC-MS/MS or HRMS
• Knowledge of stable isotope techniques (CSIA)
• Background in environmental microbiology or antibiotic resistance
• Experience with passive sampling techniques (e.g. DGT)
• Programming skills (R, Python)
Transversal skills
• High level of autonomy and organizational skills
• Scientific rigor and critical thinking
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment
• Excellent scientific English (C1 level)
- Website for additional job details
https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7063-GWEIMF-014/Default.aspx
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Institut Terre Environnement Strasbourg
- Country
- France
- City
- STRASBOURG
- Geofield
Contact
- City
STRASBOURG- Website
https://ites.unistra.fr/
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