Associate Toxicologist (Environment)

Join the Cobalt Institute as an Associate Toxicologist (Environment) - PhD essential.

*First review of applications will take place from 14th April 2025* Please ensure you submit a cover letter with your CV. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

The Cobalt Institute (CI) is a global trade association that promotes the responsible and sustainable production and use of cobalt in all its forms and applications.

We are looking for a PhD-level Associate Toxicologist, with strong organizational and communication skills, to contribute an important element of the CI Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Team team, playing a key role in increasing our capacity in ecotoxicology and enabling the implementation of a proactive and global environmental work programme.

Why Work with us?

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and values-driven culture that prioritizes accountability, integrity, openness, respect, simplicity, and teamwork.
• Enjoy a generous rewards package and exceptional opportunities for professional growth in metals ecotoxicology and global regulatory science.
• Contribute to shaping the future of cobalt in a proactive environmental work programme that drives sustainability worldwide.

What you'll be involved in

Reporting to the Principal Toxicologist, you will support in the design and management of the ecotoxicology work programme to build the knowledge base on the environmental fate and toxicity of cobalt and cobalt substances. Over time, and as your knowledge of the toxicology of cobalt develops, you will be expected to take on more responsibilities and identify and lead on addressing emerging issues for cobalt in the environment.

The ability to communicate at all levels is a key part of the role, where you will engage with stakeholders to promote the development of proportionate and scientifically robust regulatory policy and legislation with the goal to protect and grow the market for cobalt.

Role overview:

• Identify and provide support to the Principal Toxicologist (Environment), on scientific and regulatory issues relating to the environmental toxicology of cobalt and cobalt substances.
• Support with the management of the environmental toxicology research programme.
• Participate actively in internal meetings of the CI, with CI Members, and umbrella industry groups e.g., Eurometaux, International Council for Mining and Metals (ICMM), Ecotoxicity Technical Advisory Panel (ETAP), Metals Environmental Research Associations (MERA).
• Build and maintain productive relationships with a range of stakeholders including at scientific conferences, e.g., Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC).
• Initiating, implementing, and communicating regular updates of environmental projects.
• Applying working knowledge of EU REACH and EU CLP/GHS to provide technical input, project initiation and management, liaison, and support for Chemical Registration related matters globally.
• Maintaining a global perspective on hazards and risks by helping to respond to environmental enquiries relevant to cobalt in all regions.
• Supporting with communication of industry positions to appropriate regulatory bodies.
• Interacting with other metal commodity organisations on scientific issues of joint interest.
• Providing ecotoxicology support to other CI teams.
• Assisting with team administrative tasks e.g., contracts, invoices, meeting minutes.