Prof. dr. Tea Zuliani

Dr. Tea Zuliani is a research associate at the Trace Elements Speciation Group of the Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia, and an associate professor at the Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School.

Her main research area is inorganic analytical chemistry of the environment and biological systems. The emphasis is on the development of analytical methods for trace element speciation and isotope ratio determination of non-traditional elements (Mg, Cu, Sr, Cd, Pb) in environmental and biological samples, like speciation of organotin compounds, chromium, zinc, and nickel in different environmental samples, and application of stable isotope ratios of non-traditional elements in environmental, geological, provenance, archaeological and human studies.

 

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Research programme: Cycling of substances in the environment , mass balances and modeling of environmental processes and risk assessment
Training topic: Development of methods for determining isotopic composition of unconventional isotopes

We are looking for a motivated and curious candidate for the position of a young researcher who will contribute to the development and optimization of state-of-the-art analytical methods for determining the isotopic composition of non-traditional elements (Mg, Cu, Sr, Cd, Pb). The research will be based on advanced techniques such as multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS), in combination with single-particle analysis, laser ablation, chromatographic methods (LC, GC), and related techniques (ICP-TOF-MS).

 

The work will focus on developing innovative sampling and sample preparation methods, as well as improving the precision and reliability of measurements. The researcher will contribute to a deeper understanding of the geochemical cycling of these elements in natural systems and the human body. This work will have important applications in the following areas:

-> Studying geological processes

-> Identifying sources of pollution

-> Investigating the cycling of essential elements in the human body

 

Through this research, the candidate will gain in-depth knowledge in analytical chemistry, geochemistry, and biomedicine while developing innovative methodological approaches to tackle complex scientific challenges. The work will take place in a dynamic interdisciplinary environment, in close collaboration with leading national and international research groups.

 

If you are interested in research at the intersection of chemistry, geology, and biomedicine, we invite you to join our research team!