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Agroscope

Postdoc in Microplastics Quantification in Fruits and Vegetables Agroscope in Switzerland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

The postdoc is funded by the Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs. The position is temporary for 2.5 years and employment/supervision are provided by Agroscope; no stipend or salary amount is stated.

Deadline

Apr 30, 2029

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Switzerland

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Agroscope

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Keywords

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Materials Science
Biology
Food Safety
Polymer Chemistry
Infrared Imaging
Salud Pública
Sample Preparation
Microplastic

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About this position

Postdoc opportunity at Agroscope in Zurich, Switzerland, on microplastics quantification in fruits and vegetables. The project focuses on method development and initial application, including sample preparation workflows for isolating microplastics from fruit and vegetable matrices, transfer of the pipeline into a verified standard operating procedure, and development of risk-based and exposure-based monitoring strategies.

The work involves quantification of microplastics, data analysis, evaluation, and communication of results to authorities, stakeholders, and the scientific community through presentations, reports, and publications. The research uses established internal protocols for extraction and detection in complex environmental samples, with analytical approaches such as FPA-μ-FTIR and QCL-based IR imaging.

Eligibility highlights: PhD in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Materials Science, or a related field; solid knowledge of polymer chemistry and analytical environmental chemistry; familiarity with fruit and vegetable cultivation and food safety; practical experience in sampling, sample preparation, and modern analytical instrumentation for microplastics; programming and data analysis skills; scientific curiosity and attention to detail; knowledge of two official languages and English.

Funding and duration: The project is funded by the Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs and carried out with Eawag and Empa. Employment and supervision are provided by Agroscope, and the position is limited to 2.5 years.

Location: Workplace at Dr. Ralf Kägi's particle laboratory at Eawag in Dübendorf, with the posting also listing Zurich, Switzerland.

Application: Use the job portal's application link to apply. The posting states an entry date of November 1, 2026 / October 2026 by agreement and a deadline of 2029-04-30 as shown on the page.

Funding details

The postdoc is funded by the Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs. The position is temporary for 2.5 years and employment/supervision are provided by Agroscope; no stipend or salary amount is stated.

What's required

PhD in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Materials Science or a related field; solid knowledge of polymer chemistry and analytical environmental chemistry; knowledge of fruit and vegetable cultivation and food safety; practical experience in sampling, sample preparation, and use of state-of-the-art analytical instruments for microplastics quantification in environmental compartments; experience in programming and data analysis; scientific curiosity and strong attention to detail; knowledge of two official languages and English.

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