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Do you want to develop your research and teaching in an environment where collaboration with industry and society is a natural part of the work? With us, you will collaborate with dedicated colleagues, have access to modern research infrastructure, and enjoy strong opportunities to attract external funding. You will have the space to make a real difference for your students, your research, and society at large. Applied Geochemistry at LTU focuses on the occurrence and mobility of elements and the geochemical processes that occur in rock, soil and water at the Earth’s surface. Research is carried out on both natural and anthropogenic sources influencing the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. This is achieved by combining analytical chemistry, isotopic geochemistry, environmental forensics and environmental mineralogy. Research and education in this subject address environmental issues tied to the mining industry, infrastructure construction, acid sulfate soils and sulphide-bearing rocks. Special focus is put on Critical Raw Material (CRM, incl. e.g. REE, W, V) mobilization in the environment. The research group has a strong experimental and applied profile, with well-equipped laboratories and extensive collaborations with industry and the public sector, all geared towards building a long-term sustainable society. Subject description Applied Geochemistry is concerned with studies into the occurrence and mobility of the elements in rocks, soil, and water, focusing on methods to prevent or reduce the environmental impact of metal extraction and infrastructure development. Project description Mining and other anthropogenic activities can release metals and critical elements into surrounding waters, creating risks for water quality and ecosystems. Microalgae offer a promising basis for passive or low-energy treatment because they can accumulate metals in their biomass while producing a material that may allow valuable elements to be recovered. The project