Environmental Sustainability Researcher

24 hours ago


Kongens Lyngby, Lyngby-Tårbæk Kommune, Denmark DTU - Technical University of Denmark Full time
Job Description

The Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering at DTU invites applications for a full-time Tenure Track Researcher position in Environmental Sustainability Assessment. The researcher will be part of an energetic and team-based research environment with around 50 international staff members, postdocs, and PhD students.

The successful candidate will have the potential for independent research, a willingness to collaborate and interact with other researchers, and the ability to disseminate research in seminars, conferences, and teaching classrooms.

  • A PhD degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a similar field is required.
  • Expertise in life cycle impact assessment method development, life cycle inventory modelling, material flow analysis, and/or related areas is necessary.
  • Understanding of key mathematical concepts relevant to the field and programming skills are important.
Responsibilities and Qualifications

The primary tasks of the researcher will include developing new approaches for life cycle inventory (LCI) modelling, including dataset generation, prospective modelling, etc.

  • Developing consistent life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) methods for different impact categories, both at midpoint and endpoint levels.

The researcher is expected to conduct excellent research and develop the field in one or more of the above-mentioned research areas.

Benefits

The department offers an international and team-oriented research environment in an elite university based in the Greater Copenhagen area.

The position comes with a strong motivation for research and excellent communication skills in English are essential for a successful application.



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