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Phd position Advanced Monitoring Methodologies Pollutants and Citizen Science Integration
Hybrid, Mol, Antwerpen, Belgium, PhD
VITO is currently offering a PhD position on advanced monitoring methodologies for microplastics in air, with a focus on citizen science integration. This position is ideal for candidates interested in environmental monitoring, air quality research, and innovative data-driven approaches involving community participation.
Job description
This PhD is embedded in the Horizon Europe project VISONAIR that is coordinated by VITO. The PhD
research focuses on the development, optimization, and application of advanced laboratory methodologies for the characterization of atmospheric particulate matter and associated pollutants. The work will contribute to improved understanding of ultrafine particles, toxic components, and source related signatures in ambient air samples, supporting air quality assessment and source apportionment activities within the broader project framework. The research will primarily involve practical laboratory work and analytical method development. Atmospheric samples collected by project partners through drone-based monitoring systems, passive samplers, portable devices, and citizen science sensor networks will be analyzed using state-of-the-art instrumentation available at VITO and collaborating institutions. External partners will provide complementary expertise in field measurements, sensor deployment, data integration, and modelling activities, allowing the PhD candidate to fully specialize in laboratory based analytical research. A central objective of the PhD is the comprehensive characterization of ultrafine atmospheric particles with respect to their mass and number concentration, size distribution, morphology, and chemical composition. Correlative microscopy techniques will be employed for the identification and characterization of micro- and nanoplastic particles, while single-particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (sp-ICP-MS) will be used to detect and characterize metal-containing particles. The mass concentration and chemical composition of plastics, black carbon, and tire and road wear particles (TRWPs) will be quantified using pyrolysis gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (Py-GC-MS).
The PhD will further evaluate and optimize analytical workflows, sample preparation procedures, and quality assurance protocols for atmospheric particle analysis. Comparative assessment of passive and active sampling approaches will support the harmonization of methodologies across the consortium.
Overall, this research will strengthen laboratory capabilities for advanced atmospheric pollutant
characterization and deliver scientifically robust analytical methodologies to support air quality management and environmental health studies.
Phd supervision
The research will be conducted primarily at in close collaboration with . The successful candidate will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Adrian Covaci (UAntwerp) and co-promoted by Prof. Dr. Stefan Voorspoels (VITO) and Dr. Milica Velimirovic (VITO; project manager and contact person for enquiries).
How to apply?
Applications should be submitted online and include a copy of your CV, diploma transcripts and a cover letter. The selection procedure will be closed on 25 July 2026.
Job requirements
• Master in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Pharm. Sci., Chemical Engineering or similar
• Creative, critical and hand-on mentality
• Good oral and written communication skills in English
ODRŽAN LUNCHTIME TALK #11
Danas smo imali zadovoljstvo da ugostimo dr Lazara Živkovića iz Instituta ekonomskih nauka u Beogradu na jedanaestom izdanju našeg Lunchtime Talk-a.
Kroz zanimljivu i inspirativnu prezentaciju, dr Živković je približio savremene pristupe inovacionim politikama i otvorio važna pitanja o ulozi naučnih istraživanja u rešavanju društvenih izazova. Na jasan i pristupačan način povezao je istraživačku praksu sa konkretnim primerima, podstakavši živu i sadržajnu diskusiju među učesnicima.
U prijatnoj i opuštenoj atmosferi, kolege sa PMF-a, zajedno sa kolegama iz Instituta ekonomskih nauka u Beogradu, koje su događaj pratile online, razmenile su ideje, iskustva i razmišljanja o mogućnostima buduće saradnje.
Zahvaljujemo Lazaru na izdvojenom vremenu, zanimljivim uvidima i inspirativnom razgovoru. Drago nam je što je još jedan Lunchtime Talk potvrdio značaj ovakvih susreta za povezivanje ljudi i razmenu znanja.
LUNCHTIME TALK #11
Od naučnih rezultata do društvenog uticaja: kako istraživanja postaju sistemske promene
Kancelarija za međunarodnu saradnju PMF-a poziva sve zainteresovane da prisustvuju jedanaestom izdanju događaja Lunchtime Talk, koje će biti održano 23. juna 2026. godine.
Gost-predavač biće dr Lazar Živković, naučni saradnik i rukovodilac Departmana za ekonomiju inovacija, Institut ekonomskih nauka, Beograd.
Polazeći od konkretnih istraživačkih projekata, razgovaraćemo o tome na koji način naučna saznanja mogu doprineti rešavanju društvenih izazova i kako njihovi rezultati mogu pronaći put do razvojnih i inovacionih politika.
Ovaj događaj predstavlja i priliku za dalje jačanje saradnje između PMF-a i IEN-a, imajući u vidu da je nedavno potpisan sporazum o saradnji između dve institucije.
Informacije o događaju
Datum: 23. jun 2026. godine
Vreme: 12.00–13.30 časova
Mesto: Klub nastavnika (II sprat, DF/DMI)
Format: Hibridni (uživo i online)
Zoom link za online učešće: https://tinyurl.com/379sdx9k
Nakon predavanja predviđeno je osveženje i neformalno druženje uz nastavak diskusije sa predavačem.
Pozivamo vas da prisustvujete događaju i da informaciju podelite sa kolegama iz drugih institucija koje bi tema mogla da zainteresuje.
Dobro došli!
EINSTEIN Project International Conference: From Local Excellence to Global Impact
Importance of internationalization for reaching R&I excellence
Gordana Vlahović, Head of International and Project Office at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, participated as a panelist in the EINSTEIN Project international conference “From Local Excellence to Global Impact: Importance of Internationalization for Reaching Research and Innovation Excellence”, held on 5 June 2026 at the University of Novi Sad.The conference brought together distinguished experts, university leaders, researchers, project managers, and internationalization professionals from across Europe to discuss the evolving role of internationalization in advancing higher education institutions, research excellence, innovation capacity, and global competitiveness.
As a participant in the round table discussion “The Importance of Internationalization and Alumni Cooperation for the Progress of Higher Education Institutions,” Gordana Vlahović shared insights gained through years of experience in supporting international research collaboration, Horizon Europe participation, researcher mobility, institutional capacity building, and strategic partnership development. She emphasized that internationalization should not be seen as a collection of projects, mobility schemes, or bilateral agreements, but as a comprehensive institutional transformation process. Referring to internationally recognized concepts of Comprehensive Internationalization, she highlighted the importance of embedding international and intercultural dimensions into all core missions of the university – research, education, innovation, governance, and societal engagement. Sustainable internationalization is achieved when international cooperation becomes an integral part of institutional culture and strategic development. Strong international partnerships create a multiplier effect by generating research opportunities, attracting talent, increasing visibility, fostering innovation, and contributing to long-term institutional resilience and excellence.
Faculty of Sciences is commitment to strengthening international collaboration and expanding its role within the European and global research and education ecosystems. International and Project Office actively supports researchers, students, and academic staff in accessing international opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and enhancing participation in competitive European programmes. Gordana Vlahović highlighted the Faculty of Sciences’ commitment to transforming international cooperation into tangible institutional impact strengthening research excellence, advancing educational quality, fostering innovation, and preparing the next generation of globally connected scientists and professionals.
The conference provided an opportunity to exchange experiences with representatives of leading European universities and organizations, reaffirming the importance of collaboration, knowledge exchange, and international networking as key drivers of research and innovation excellence.
Promocija DBU stipendija za stručno usavršavanje i istraživački boravak u Nemačkoj
Pozivaju se studenti master i doktorskih studija da prisustvuju promociji programa stipendija Nemačke savezne fondacije za životnu sredinu (Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt – DBU), koja će biti održana u petak, 5. juna 2026. godine, sa početkom u 10 časova, u sali MI110 Mašinskog instituta Fakulteta tehničkih nauka (Vladimira Perića Valtera 2, Novi Sad).
Tokom promocije, zainteresovani studenti imaće priliku da od bivših stipendista dobiju informacije iz prve ruke o mogućnostima prijave, uslovima konkursa, kao i iskustvima tokom boravka u Nemačkoj.
Prijave za prisustvo promociji moguće su putem imejl adrese: ivanamihajlovic@uns.ac.rs.
DBU nudi stalno otvoren konkurs za stipendije za stručnu praksu ili istraživački boravak u trajanju od 6 do 12 meseci u različitim organizacijama u Nemačkoj, uključujući univerzitete, istraživačke institute, ministarstva, nevladine organizacije i privatne kompanije.
Program podržava kandidate iz oblasti prirodnih, tehničkih i društvenih nauka, pod uslovom da su njihovi projekti usmereni na teme kao što su zaštita životne sredine, ekologija, održivi razvoj, klimatske promene i obnovljivi izvori energije.
Pravo prijave imaju master diplomci (koji su diplomu stekli u poslednjih pet godina), studenti master studija pri kraju školovanja i studenti doktorskih studija, državljani Republike Srbije sa prebivalištem u Srbiji i znanjem nemačkog ili engleskog jezika.
Prijave za DBU stipendije razmatraju se dva puta godišnje – 5. marta i 5. septembra.
Više informacija o programu dostupno je na sajtu Nemačke savezne fondacije za životnu sredinu:
VAŽNA INFORMACIJA-ERAZMUS+konkurs:
𝗢𝗯𝗮𝘃𝗲š𝘁𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗺𝗼 𝘀𝘃𝗲 𝘇𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗮 𝗷𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂ž𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗼𝗸 𝘇𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗷𝗮𝘃𝘂 𝗻𝗮 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗻𝗶 𝗽𝗼𝘇𝗶𝘃 𝘇𝗮 𝗘𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗺𝘂𝘀+ 𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗻𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘂 𝘀𝘃𝗿𝗵𝘂 𝗼𝗯𝗮𝘃𝗹𝗷𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗸𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝟭𝟬. 𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!
https://www.uns.ac.rs/index.php/konkursi-uns/erazmus/ka131/8817-odlazna-studenti-prakse-20260512
Trajanje Javnog poziva za Erazmus+ odlaznu mobilnost radi studiranja (zimski ili letnji semestar 2026/2027) ostaje nepromenjeno i traje do 29. maja 2026.
https://www.uns.ac.rs/index.php/konkursi-uns/erazmus/ka131/8816-odlazna-studenti-studiranje-20260511
OPEN CALL: Sri Eshwar International Summer Internship 2026
Students from Engineering, Management, Arts, and Science backgrounds are invited to apply for the fully-funded Sri Eshwar International Summer Internship 2026, which will take place in India from 27 July to 09 August 2026.
This two-week international programme is designed to provide students with advanced technical training, hands-on experience, and valuable intercultural exchange in a dynamic global academic environment.
Program Highlights & Tracks
Participants may choose one of the following specialized technical tracks according to their academic interests:
- Track A: Smart Systems and IoT
(Sensors, Cloud Connectivity, and Smart Automation) - Track B: Applied AI & Intelligence
(Python, Supervised & Unsupervised Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and Deep Learning)
What Makes This Experience Unique?
- Fully-funded participation, including training sessions and academic resources
- International teamwork on practical global projects
- Course Completion Certificate and awards for the best projects
- Organized cultural visits and sightseeing activities across India
Application Details
- Application Deadline: 05 July 2026
- Registration Link: Sri Eshwar International Summer Internship 2026
We encourage interested students to apply and take advantage of this opportunity for international experience, professional development, and global networking.
Poziv za volontiranje na ISWiB festivalu 2026
Otvorene su prijave za volontiranje na festivalu ISWiB (International Student Week in Belgrade), koji će biti održan od 19. do 27. jula 2026. godine u Beogradu.
ISWiB je međunarodni studentski festival koji od 2006. godine okuplja mlade iz celog sveta kroz radionice, kulturne aktivnosti i razmenu iskustava. Projekat svake godine ugosti oko 200 studenata iz različitih zemalja, uz podršku organizatora i volontera.
Studenti mogu da se prijave za različite volonterske pozicije, uključujući:
- Group Guide
- Logistika
- Info & Host
- Fotograf
Volonterima su obezbeđeni obroci tokom smena, materijali za rad, majice, obuke, kao i besplatan pristup radionicama i kulturno-umetničkim događajima tokom festivala.
Prijave su otvorene do 29. maja 2026. godine.
Više informacija i prijava dostupni su na sajtu ISWiB festivala: https://iswib.org/
OTVORENE PRIJAVE ZA EUGLOH VIDEO TAKMIČENJE 2026.
U toku su prijave za ovogodišnje EUGLOH video takmičenje, namenjeno studentima svih nivoa studija sa devet univerziteta članica EUGLOH alijanse, među kojima je i Univerzitet u Novom Sadu.
Učesnici imaju zadatak da kroz kratak video format (u trajanju od 7 do 30 sekundi, maksimalno 90 sekundi) predstave teme evropskog jedinstva, života na kampusu, prijateljstva, kulturne raznolikosti, održivosti i značaja obrazovanja.
Teme takmičenja:
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Health & Well-being
- Sustainability
- Interculturality & Multilingualism
- European Values
Autori tri najbolje rangirana rada osvojiće priliku da, uz finansijsku podršku EUGLOH alijanse, otputuju u Hamburg i učestvuju na Godišnjem samitu EUGLOH alijanse, koji će biti održan u septembru 2026. godine u organizaciji Univerziteta u Hamburgu.
Rok za prijavu je 31. maj 2026. godine.
Propozicije konkursa, detaljnije informacije i link za prijavu
ODRŽANA PROMOCIJA ERAZMUS+ KONKURSA
PMF Kancelarija za međunarodnu saradnju održala je 20. maja 2026. godine promociju Erazmus+ konkursa za mobilnost studenata u svrhu studiranja i obavljanja studentske prakse.
Studenti su imali priliku da se informišu o uslovima konkursa, rokovima za prijavu, potrebnoj dokumentaciji, kao i o mogućnostima koje Erasmus+ program pruža tokom studijskog boravka i stručne prakse u inostranstvu.
Na promociji su Marijana Bačić i Stefan Tutić, studenti PMF-a koji su učestvovali u Erasmus+ mobilnostima, podelili svoja iskustva sa prisutnima — Marijana Bačić govorila je o studentskoj razmeni u svrhu studiranja, dok je Stefan Tutić predstavio svoje iskustvo stručne prakse u inostranstvu. Zahvaljujemo im se na izdvojenom vremenu i na tome što su svoja iskustva podelili sa budućim Erasmus+ kandidatima.
Više o programu Erazums + možete pronaći na ovom linku.
Prezentcije su slobodne za download na sledećim linkovima:
Prezentacija sa promocije: LINK
Iskustvo kolege Tutić Stefana iz Torina: LINK
Podsećamo da je konkurs za Erazmus + otvoren za studije do 29.5.2026. a za studentske prakse do 5.6.2026.
Studenti su dobro došli na konsultacije u Kancelariju za međunarodnu saradnju (Dekanat, prizemlje, Kancelarija broj 6) svaki radni dan od 9 do 10 časova.