Scope: Analysis of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in environmental samples from Lake Skadar/Shkodra at a top European environmental chemistry laboratory located in the Netherlands.

Your profile:
*University student (PhD, MSc or BSc) from Serbia, Kosovo, Republic of Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania or Montenegro (check at this website partner Universities and contact points).
*Background in environmental or analytical chemistry
*Open-minded, motivated
*Preferably, with knowledge and/or experience with extraction of environmental samples (soil, sediments, water or biota) with organic solvents, extract purification steps, and analytical instrumentation (e.g. gas chromatography with ECD, MS detection)
*Good working knowledge of English (although TOEFL not required)
*Ambition to study abroad

Start date: Autumn 2010, (ca. 5 month period). Preferable participation in NEWEN field work session in summer 2010 in Montenegro. The visit must be completed by May 2011.

Funding: Available for one (1) student. The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of his/her skills that are relevant to the project as well as the candidate’s motivation. Deadline for Applications: 1 June 2010.
HOW TO APPLY: Send the following documents to heather.leslie@ivm.vu.nl (preferred method) or alternatively by post to Dr. Heather Leslie, IVM, VU University, de Boelelaan 1087, 1081 HV Amsterdam,
The Netherlands:
1. A cover letter in which you describe how your motivation and skills make you a good candidate for this research opportunity.
2. Your curriculum vitae including your contact information, education, courses followed, marks, etc. Especially include details about your chemistry background and any analytical techniques you have knowledge of and/or experience with.
Candidates who apply by the deadline will be informed of the status of their application by 1 July 2010