PhD Student in Biology with Specialization in Toxicology

Örebro University and the School of Science and Technology are looking for a doctoral student for the doctoral programme in biology with specialization in toxicology, concluding with a doctoral degree.

Start date: Spring 2026

Project Description

The doctoral position is based at the Man-Technology-Environment (MTM) Research Centre, a recognized leader in environmental and health-related research. MTM conducts multidisciplinary studies in chemistry and biology to address key societal challenges.

The overall aim of the doctoral project is to understand environmental safety and human health hazards of recycled plastics and plastic waste flows by studying related chemicals. The objectives are to identify plastic-associated compounds that have adverse health impacts.

The position is open to candidates with a background in biology or toxicology. The candidate will conduct experimental work integrating high-content imaging (Cell Painting), receptor-reporter assays, and data analysis to support toxicological assessment of recycled plastics and plastic-associated chemicals.

The doctoral student project will be supervised by a group of supervisors from biology and chemistry.

The Programme, Doctoral Studentship, Entry Requirements and Selection

To see the job advertisement in its entirety visit: Job Advertisement (https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/job/?jid=20260029)

Information

For more information about the programme and the doctoral studentship, contact Anna Kärrman (project leader, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])) or Ingrid Ericson Jogsten (Head of Unit, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])).

At Örebro University, we expect each member of staff to be open to development and change; take responsibility for their work and performance; demonstrate a keen interest in collaboration and contribute to development; as well as to show respect for others by adopting a constructive and professional approach.

Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterized by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

Application to the Programme and for the Doctoral Studentship

The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.

For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:

• CV
• Proof that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (copies of the original certificates and official transcripts for bachelor's and master's degrees)
• Independent project (degree project)
• Other relevant documents, course and degree certificates verifying eligibility

As a main rule, application documents and attachments are to be written in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, or English. Certificates and documents in other languages verifying your qualifications and experience must be translated by an authorised translator to Swedish or English. A list of authorised translators can be obtained from Kammarkollegiet (www.kammarkollegiet.se/engelska/start (http://www.kammarkollegiet.se/engelska/start)).

When you apply for admission, you automatically also apply for a doctoral studentship.

More information for applicants will be found on our career site: Career Site (https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/applicants-and-external-experts/)

The application deadline is March 4, 2026. We look forward to receiving your application!

As we have already made our choices in terms of external collaboration partners and marketing efforts for this recruitment process, we decline any contact with recruitment agencies and advertisers.

As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.