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Are you a skilled Laboratory Technician with a passion for environmental analysis? We are looking for a motivated Lab Technician to join our dynamic…
Division of Environmental Geosciences
Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science
About EDGE
The Division of Environmental Geosciences | EDGE at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science | CeMESS investigates key processes controlling the natural environment and anthropogenic impacts.
Researchers at EDGE combine field observations with experimental work, linking molecular-scale mechanisms at environmental interfaces with complex large-scale environmental processes using quantitative modelling.
At EDGE, we accept the challenges posed by the release of known and emerging pollutants and recognise the need to understand their impacts on soils, ground and surface waters, and human health using process-based and mechanistic research.
CeMESS/Maximilian Prag
News
Thilo Hofmann speaks at Bündnis Mikroplastikfrei General Assembly
EDGE
On March 4th, Thilo Hofmann, Key Researcher at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science and Co-Director of the Environment and…
Jillian Petersen appointed Full Professor at CeMESS
CeMESS
We are delighted to announce that Jillian Petersen has been appointed Full Professor (§ 99/4) at the Center for Microbiology and Environmental Systems…
Congratulations Dr. Natalie Wichmann!
EDGE
Huge congratulations to Natalie who successfully defended her PhD thesis entitled "Exploring Extracellular Peptidases in Wastewater Systems and their…
New Publication: Analytical Methods to Investigate Potential Metabolites of Tattoo Pigments
EDGE
Tattooing is a popular form of body art that has evolved from ancient times into being part of modern society. Understanding the transformation of…
New Publication: Analytical Methods for Investigating Electrochemical Transformation Products
EDGE
Electrochemical transformations play a crucial role in various fields like energy storage, analytical chemistry, chemical synthesis, and environmental…
Events
Degradation of Plastic Materials in the Natural Environment: Mechanisms, Importance and Implications
EDGE Lecture Series
Dr. Andrew Booth
Shedding Light on the Dark Side of Terrestrial Ecosystems: Assessing Biogeochemical Processes in Soils
EDGE Lecture Series
Ass.-Prof. Meret Aeppli
EDGE Lecture: Multimodal Imaging of Manganese Biomineralization in Complex Environments
EDGE Lecture Series
Ass.-Prof. Jasquelin Pena
Recent Publications
Lotteraner L, Möller T, Hofmann T. The Importance of Being Thorough: How Data Analysis Choices Impact the Perceived Relationship between Pollutants and Predictors. Water Research. 2026 Jan 1;288:124639. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2025.124639
Bak NK, Østergaard SK, Schacksen PS, Nielsen JL, Rohde PD, Kristensen TN. Host genetics and diet jointly shape the microbiome of Drosophila melanogaster but do not predict lifespan or age-related traits. 2025. doi: 10.1101/2025.10.21.683603
Singh VV, Kumar N, Kimber RL, Weiser Á, Pinhasi R, Kraemer SM. Polymer Length Governs DNA Adsorption Dynamics on Mineral Surfaces. Environmental Science & Technology. 2025 Sept 17. Epub 2025 Sept 17. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.5c08180
F.M. de Carvalho C, Lehmann MF, Pati S. Variability in oxygen isotopic fractionation of enzymatic O2 consumption. Biogeosciences. 2025 Sept 12;4579-4600. doi: 10.5194/bg-22-4579-2025
Kintzi A, Göldner V, Daturpalli S, Battagliarin G, Künkel A, Hofmann T et al. Combining respirometry and HPLC-HRMS to elucidate the biodegradation of polyethylene glycol and its derivatives. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 2025 Sept 1;242:111639. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2025.111639
Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science
University of Vienna
CeMESS/Maximilian Prag