Academic Researcher in Sustainability Assessment

18 hours ago


Kongens Lyngby, Lyngby-Tårbæk Kommune, Denmark Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled researcher to join our team at Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) as an Academic Researcher in Sustainability Assessment. This position is part of an ambitious research environment with around 40 international staff members, postdocs, and PhD students.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and applying improved environmental sustainability assessment methods for biobased chemicals. The role involves integrating experimental data and calculating comparative toxicity potentials of lignin-derived phenolic compounds (LDPs) for use in life cycle impact assessment.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop predictive models to estimate life cycle inventories of LDPs based on low TRL level data
  • Allocate environmental boundaries to LDPs and carry out absolute environmental sustainability assessment

Requirements:

  • A two-year master's degree or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree
  • Experience with environmental modelling (e.g., life cycle impact assessment, environmental risk assessment, material flow analysis, etc.)

What We Offer:

  • A salary range of approximately $65,000 - $80,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
  • The opportunity to work with a leading technical university globally recognized for its excellence in research, education, innovation, and scientific advice
  • A dynamic and collaborative research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including all required documents, as one PDF file by the deadline specified in the original job posting. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.



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