EDGE - Environmental Geosciences

Data Steward The University of Vienna plans to expand the existing Research Data Management services by offering discipline-specific support through a new Data Stewardship program tailored to meet the discipline-s...

We're hiring! Join CeMESS @univie.ac.at as a DATA STEWARD and help shape the future of research data management. Collaborate with top researchers and drive innovation in Open Science.

Apply now! 🔗 cemess.univie.ac.at/career-educa...

PFAS-Chemikalien: Gift für die Ewigkeit Mehr als 10.000 „Ewigkeitschemikalien“ belasten Wasser, Essen, Textilien, Pfannen und Kosmetika. Wie gesundheitsgefährlich sind diese Stoffe?

PFAS – known as “forever chemicals” – are everywhere, from food packaging to drinking water. #CeMESS | @edge-vienna.bsky.social researcher Thilo Hofmann explains what makes them so dangerous and why we urgently need to act.

Read the @profil.at article here (paywall) 🔗 www.profil.at/wissenschaft...

We are excited to welcome #REXDAN, Europe's newest and most advanced research vessel, that embarks on a mission along the #Danube river as part of the #SUNDANSE project, in #Vienna (at #EDGE) on July 30/31. ☀️

Find out more: sundanseproject.eu/rexdan-embar...

Michael Zumstein appointed Associate Professor We are pleased to announce that Michael Zumstein has been appointed Associate Professor at the Center for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS).

Great news – Michael Zumstein is now Associate Professor at #CeMESS. Congratulations, Michael!
🔗 More info: cemess.univie.ac.at/news/detail-...

Are you interested in the development of efficient, low-cost #electrocatalysts for #water #electrolysis?

This new study in collaboration with colleagues from @univie.ac.at 's chemistry department presents some interesting advances in this field.

pubs-acs-org.uaccess.univie.ac.at/doi/10.1021/...

Flavonoid Stability and Biotransformation in Agricultural Soils: Effects of Hydroxylation, Methoxylation, and Glycosylation Stricter pesticide regulations are increasing the demand for environmentally acceptable alternatives with flavonoids seen as promising candidates for use as biopesticides. However, the current limited...

Have you ever wondered about the #soil #persistence of #flavonoids as #biopesticides?

Check out our new study to learn more: doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.5c02814

Listen to Thilo Hofmann discussing #invisible #pollutants in #everyday life in this videocast by @microbesplanet.bsky.social!

👥 You'll work closely with ECH co-directors Thilo Hofmann and Sabine Pahl, and a motivated coordination team, in an exciting and supportive international research environment.
📍 Based in beautiful #Vienna.
💼 Full-time position (40h/week), with the opportunity for permanent employment.

🔍 Who we are looking for:
👉 Coordinate high-impact research activities
👉 Facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration
👉 Engage with leading scientists and societal partners
👉 Help drive capacity-building and innovative science support

Passionate about tackling climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution?

The Environment and Climate Research Hub at @univie.ac.at is looking for a Senior Coordinator for Research Facilitation and Management.

📅 Application deadline: June 13, 2025
👉 Apply here: jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Senior-C...

Abrieb von Kletterschuhen sorgt für bedenkliche Luft in Kletterhallen In Kletterhallen war zum Teil so viel Gummi in der Luft wie neben mehrspurigen Straßen. Die Gummimischungen enthalten möglicherweise schädliche Additive

Read more about this study in various (German speaking) media outlets:

🔗 www.derstandard.at/story/300000...
🔗 tirol.orf.at/stories/3302...
🔗 kurier.at/wissen/gesun...
🔗 www.kronehit.at/news/dicke-l...

YouTube video by Universität Wien 🧗‍♂️ Rubber chemicals in climbing shoes: A hidden health risk? 🧪🌬️

Want to learn more?

Watch the authors discuss their paper in this #video

📽️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3WO...

and read an interview with Thilo Hofmann (in German) in the #FAZ:

🔗 www.faz.net/aktuell/wiss...

YouTube video by Dr. Georg C. Bézard Mikroplastik-Experte: Das ist Teufelszeug! ☢️ – Teflon, Mikroplastik & Ewigkeitschemikalien ⚠️

Everyday products expose us to invisible, lasting pollutants. #CeMESS Professor Thilo Hofmann shares what science knows about microplastics, PFAS & more.

🔗 Watch the full episode: youtu.be/853cX0rn75Q

Concerning Chemicals from the Wear of Climbing Shoes Cause Trouble in Indoor Halls Concentrations as high as those by a busy road illustrate the importance of solutions

New study by @cemess.bsky.social: Concerning #Chemicals from the Wear of Climbing Shoes Cause Trouble in Indoor Halls 🧪
The shoes contain rubber compounds similar to those used in car tires. Concentrations as high as those by a busy road illustrate the importance of solutions.‼️🧗
Read more: ⤵️

Concerning Chemicals from the Wear of Climbing Shoes Cause Trouble in Indoor Halls Concentrations as high as those by a busy road illustrate the importance of solutions

Are you a climber? Researchers from #CeMESS at @univie.ac.at and #EPFL have found that chemicals from worn climbing shoes can affect indoor air quality in climbing gyms.

🔗 Read more: medienportal.univie.ac.at/en/media/rec...

The Invisible Footprint of Climbing Shoes: High Exposure to Rubber Additives in Indoor Facilities There is growing concern about rubber-derived compounds (RDCs), predominantly originating from tire and road wear particles. Other consumer products, including sports equipment, also contain RDCs, and...

Do you enjoy #indoor #climing? Read this new study in collaboration with the #EPFL about chemical additives in climbing shoe soles.

pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

Heatwave conditions increase the toxicity of phthalates in marine organisms Climate change- driven marine heatwaves are major risk for marine organisms already facing other anthropogenic hazards, such as chemical contamination…

How do #climatechange and #chemicalpollution influence #marineecosystems?

Read this new collaboration with colleagues from Italy and Australia to find out:

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#PhD students wanted!

Are you passionate about conducting #fundamental #research and interested in #polymer #biodegradation? Our group at the University of Vienna is offering two exciting PhD positions.

Job ads: edge.univie.ac.at/news-talks/n...

Conserved specificity of extracellular wastewater peptidases revealed by multiplex substrate profiling by mass spectrometry - Environmental Chemistry Letters Peptide-based chemicals are promising for numerous applications including home and personal care and medical treatments. To better understand and control the environmental fate of peptide-based chemic...

New paper in #EnvironmentalChemistryLetters explores the #specificity of #peptidases in #wastewater systems:

doi.org/10.1007/s103...

What predicts public risk perception of microplastics in food 🍽️ & plastic-policy support? 🚫 In a survey study in Austria (N=741), we applied the Climate Change Risk Perception Model (van der Linden, 2015) to advance psychosocial theoretical foundations in the plastic field. ⬇️ doi.org/10.1016/j.je...

Oxygen Isotope Fractionation of O2 Consumption through Abiotic Photochemical Singlet Oxygen Formation Pathways Oxygen isotope ratios of O2 are important tracers for assessing biological activity in biogeochemical processes in aquatic environments. In fact, changes in the 18O/16O and 17O/16O ratios of O2 have b...

Check out our new paper (in cooperation with @eawag.bsky.social and @unibas.ch) in @pubs.acs.org Environmental Au that highlights the importance of #photochemical #oxygen #consumption for assessing biological activity in sunlit surface waters.

pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

With a little delay - congratulations to Natalie Wichmann from EDGE (with co-affiliations at @eawag.bsky.social and @ethzurich.bsky.social) who successfully defended her PhD thesis on extracellular peptidases in wastewater systems.

All the best for your future 🎓🍾🥳

#LabTechnicians wanted!

Are you a skilled laboratory technician with a passion for #EnvironmentalAnalysis? We are looking for a motivated lab technician to join our dynamic team and support our cutting-edge research.

Link to our job ad: edge.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/us...

Thrilled that CoE Key Researcher @jillianmpetersen.bsky.social was appointed Full Professor @cemess.bsky.social @univie.ac.at. Jill is a double ERC awardee, @fwf-at.bsky.social Board Member and Editor-in-Chief of @isme-microbes.bsky.social Journal. Congrats on this well-deserved achievement!

🌟 Thrilled to share our latest review in Trends in Analytical Chemistry! We delve into how mass spectrometry enhances the analysis of electrochemical transformation products, offering insights into energy storage and biotransformation. Read the full publication here: doi.org/10.1016/j.tr... ⚡🔬

Mass spectrometric methods for the analysis of electrochemical transformation products Electrochemical transformation is relevant in fields like synthesis, energy storage, analytical detection, and mimicking metabolic and environmental c…

2) If you're interested in #ElectrochemicalTransformations, check out this paper that reviews analytical methods for investigating electrochemical transformation products: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Working with technical purity: simulation of red tattoo pigment metabolism by online-liquid chromatography-electrochemistry-mass spectrometry - Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry Tattooing is a popular form of body art that has evolved from ancient times into being part of modern society. The understanding of biotransformation processes of coloring tattoo pigments in human ski...

Two new papers are out by @valentingoeldner.bsky.social and colleagues:

1) If you're interested in how #TattooPigments are metabolised in the skin, read this paper about new analytical methods to investigate potential #metabolites of tattoo pigments: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Event Empfehlung: Mikroplastik: Der lange Schatten einer bahnbrechenden Innovation - ECH

@ulrike-felt.bsky.social, ECH-Mitglied und Professorin für Wissenschafts- und Technikforschung an der Universität Wien, hält im Rahmen der Wiener Vorlesung @wien.gv.at einen Vortrag zum Thema „Mikroplastik: Der lange Schatten einer bahnbrechenden Innovation“.
📅: 17.02., 19 Uhr
Mehr dazu: ⤵

Wie ein Reifen die Welt verändert: John Dunlop (geb. 5.2.1840) In Belfast ist er Tierarzt und passionierter Tüftler. Für seinen kleinen Sohn erfindet John Dunlop das Rad praktisch neu - und ändert damit den Lauf der Welt.

🔊 How did a tire change the world? 🚲🔬 In this #WDRZeitZeichen podcast, our expert Thilo Hofmann from @cemess.bsky.social sheds light on the environmental impact of tire wear particles (starts minute 9:25). Listen now! 🎧⬇️

🔗 tinyurl.com/CeMESS-WDRZe...

#Microplastics #EnvironmentalScience #CeMESS

Mayrs Magazin – Wissen für alle - der.ORF.at ORF-Wissenschaftsmagazin von und mit Günther Mayr

#Diclofenac – Unsichtbare Gefahr für unsere Umwelt? 🌍💊
Der Wirkstoff bedroht unsere Umwelt und Tierwelt massiv.
Thilo Hofmann, Co-Direktor des Environment and Climate Research Hub der Universität Wien, spricht heute in der Wissenschaftssendung Mayrs Magazin (ORF 2, 18:30h) über die Gefahren. ⤵