Senior Environmental Sustainability Researcher

4 days ago


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

The Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering at Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in life cycle impact assessment of natural resources. We are looking for a highly motivated researcher to strengthen our competences within environmental impact modelling around natural resource use.

This 3-year full-time position is part of an international research project, Plastics2Olefins (Recycling plastic waste into high-value materials - Closing the Loop), where you will develop and apply improved resource footprinting approaches in the life cycle assessment of pyrolysis technologies.

As a Senior Environmental Sustainability Researcher, your primary tasks will include:

  • Developing new frameworks and computing indicators for assessing the impacts of natural resource use in environmental sustainability assessments of products and technologies
  • Assessing environmental sustainability performance of pyrolysis of plastics
  • Participating in and contributing to leading related tasks and work packages in an international research project
  • Participating in teaching activities including the supervision of MSc student projects and the co-supervision of PhD student projects

Key qualifications include a PhD degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a similar field, expertise in life cycle impact assessment, material flow analysis, or related areas with a focus on natural resources, knowledge of mathematics and programming skills, and excellent communication skills in English.

We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment, access to cutting-edge research facilities, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary of approximately $**70,000 - $90,000** per year, depending on experience.



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