SD-26155- POST-DOC SOIL HEALTH AND REMEDIATION
Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology
Deadline
31 January 2027
Description
Offer Description: Fixed term contract | Belvaux | 24 Months Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a leading Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) that drives innovation for the economy and society in Luxembourg and beyond. With cutting-edge expertise in Natural, Built, Industrial environments, Space, AI, Security and defense technologies. LIST bridges scientific excellence and applied research to design solutions that address real-world challenges and create positive impact. Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/ How will you contribute? As part of LIST’s SUSTAIN unit (Environmental Sustainability Assessment and Circularity), the Environmental Policies (EPS) group provides science-based input to the definition and implementation of environmental policies at national and EU level, in particular policies around chemical safety, soil pollution, circular (bio-)economy (e.g. construction, textile, water), and climate - and feeds, at the interface of science, technologies and policies, the regulatory perspective into RDI projects around these topics. As postdoc (R&T Scientist), you will further strengthen the activities around soil health and the management of contaminated sites via contributing to: The further development (implementation-phase) of an Urban Soil Living Lab in Luxembourg (Horizon Europe project URSOILL - Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Urban Soil Restoration Through Living Labs) and participation in a working group on soil remediation and stabilization with nature-based solutions, especially phytoremediation and phytomanagement. Main tasks: literature review; design of field experiments and monitoring protocols across multiple urban sites; support and supervision of fieldwork; data analysis and interpretation; stakeholder engagement in the Living Lab; and scientific publications and project deliverables. The establishment of a cross-border network of ‘Lighthouses’ of phytomanagement for soil remediation, biodiversity and the regenerative economy in the Greater Region (Interreg project Light4Green), Scientific and regulatory support, e.g. via bibliography and the preparation of a review article, on nature-based remediation solutions for Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) contamination (Interreg project Naturem), The set-up of a laboratory for testing and evaluating soil remediation technologies (especially bioremediation and phytoremediation), Support the definition, submission and implementation of research and collaborative project proposals of the group, and participate to the network of LIST’s different activities around soil protection. Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now! Education You hold a Master’s degree and a PhD in soil or environmental sciences/engineering, or another relevant natural science or engineering domain. You have practical and solid experience in the design, testing, evaluation and application of nature-based soil remediation technologies, e.g. phytoremediation, bioremediation, mycoremediation. Interdisciplinary thinking, well-developed communication skills (oral and written) and team spirit to successfully integrate into the multicultural, multilingual and multidisciplinary work environment at LIST and effectively communicate with LIST’s partners, Client orientation mindset and great sense of service are required. The candidate should be highly motivated, pro-active and open for new challenges and can work independently, Not mandatory but considered an asset: First experience in an RTO/academic environment, scientific/technical consulting, authorities, or industry on contaminated site management, pollution risk assessment or remediation Knowledge of Luxembourg and the Greater Region Language skills Fluency in English, both oral and written. Other relevant languages, especially French, German, or Luxembourgish are a strong
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