MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships to investigate environmental pollution and its impact on human health

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MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships to investigate environmental pollution and its impact on human health

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The Centre for Environmental Research and Justice (CERJ) is accepting expressions of interest to join our unique interdisciplinary team to address the critical issue of environmental pollution via a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship.In today’s interconnected world, environmental contaminants stemming from industrial processes and human activities are transported globally, surpassing critical thresholds that delineate the boundaries for sustainable existence, also known as “planetary boundaries.” The ramifications of pollution are stark. Pollution kills three times more than AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. Alarmingly, this burden disproportionately afflicts low and middle-income nations, where one in four individuals falls victim to pollution-related illness. Even in developed economies, pollution imposes burden on public health systems, being the primary cause of respiratory diseases, autoimmune disorders, and cancer.The adverse effects of pollution extend beyond human health. Water, air, and soil degradation are rampant, compounded by the interplay of pollution, climate change, and land use practices, leading to a staggering loss of biodiversity. Since 1970, an average of 69% of biodiversity has been eroded due to pollution and environmental change.CERJ aims to address the impact of pollution on the environment and humans, leveraging the synergies between various scientific disciplines and innovative methodologies to monitor, assess, and provide solutions to environmental pollution. By bridging life sciences, medical, and environmental science, law, and governance, CERJ has pioneered groundbreaking approaches to evaluate chemical pollution risks and advocate for the fundamental right to a healthy environment. The vision for CERJ is ambitious yet compelling: to evolve into a premier reference hub for ‘One Health’, championing holistic approaches that transcend disciplinary boundaries. Our ultimate goal is to establish CERJ as the preeminent resource for pioneering research, policy advocacy, community engagement, and tangible solutions to pollution.Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA PF)We invite applications from any researcher working within CERJ’s remit to apply. Some example areas are provided below, but these do not cover the full breadth of possibilities – with over 20 high-profile academics working across numerous specialisms, CERJ is an interdisciplinary centre with a unique breadth of skills.

• Environmental chemistry to measure chemicals in environmental matrices (water, air and soil).
• High throughput omics technologies, including transcriptomics and metabolomics, for application of new approach methodologies (NAMs) in regulatory science and practice.
• Big data science and artificial intelligence to understand the principles of perturbation biology using data-driven approaches.
• Next-generation risk assessment (NGRA) to pinpoint biomolecular processes involved in harm to humans and environment.
• Mathematical modelling to evaluate wildlife and human exposure to chemicals as a component of risk assessment.
• F.A.I.R. implementation of environmental data management and ontologies for NGRA.
• Governance for the assessment of environmental and human health, including the identification of key drivers for harm within legal frameworks.

Central to your application to us is the MSCA PF project – how will you apply your research specialism to address or remedy the causes / effects of pollution on environments and/or humans?Application guidelinesIf you are interested in applying for an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship with CERJ, please email the below documents to * Curriculum Vitae (CV): Your CV should include complete contact details, a comprehensive list of publications, projects, and other relevant academic endeavours. It should highlight your academic achievements and research expertise, with a particular focus on areas relevant to the project.Expression of Interest (EOI): This 1-page letter should detail your research and career interests and objectives. It should outline your project idea, demonstrating alignment with our research themes, and explain how your expertise will contribute to the project. Additionally, describe your motivation for applying to this call and your interest in joining our team.Application criteriaPotential candidates must comply with the following eligibility criteria:

• be in possession of the PhD title
• have a maximum of 8 years of postdoctoral experience in research
• European Fellowship: must not have lived/worked in the United Kingdom for more than 12 months in the last 36 months.
• Global Fellowship: must not have lived/worked in the country of the Outgoing Phase for more than 12 months in the last 36 months.

Please be careful to read the in advance of your application to ensure you are eligible for this call.Deadline14 June 2024Share this page

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Birmingham

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Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:55:58 GMT

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