Tenure Track Researcher in Methodological Development of Life Cycle Assessment

The Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering (DTU Sustain) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) offers a full-time Tenure Track Researcher position in Environmental Sustainability Assessment. A researcher position in Denmark is equivalent to an Assistant Professor, with a stronger focus on project acquisition and a lesser focus on teaching activities although some teaching responsibilities cannot be ruled out. In DTU tenure track, after a maximum period of six years, researchers may be transferred to a permanent position as a senior researcher if given a positive academic assessment at the end of the tenure track process. 

The position aims to develop new life-cycle-based inventory and impact assessment methods for improved environmental sustainability assessment of products and technologies in a team of international front-runners in life cycle assessment. 

Responsibilities and qualifications

We seek a candidate with 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. 

Required qualifications:

• You should have a PhD degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a similar field
• You should have expertise in the fields of life cycle impact assessment method development, life cycle inventory modelling, material flow analysis, and/or related areas
• Understanding of key mathematical concepts relevant to the field and programming skills, are important (although advanced or specialized expertise is not required)
• A strong motivation for research and excellent communication skills in English are essential for a successful application

Your primary tasks will be:

• Developing new approaches for life cycle inventory (LCI) modelling, including dataset generation, prospective modelling, etc. Primary focus will be on applications within the chemicals and biochemicals sector, but ability to work with other domains of applications will be important
• Developing consistent life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) methods for different impact categories, both at midpoint and endpoint levels, with a primary (but not limited to) focus on metal resource use, carbon (fossil and renewable), and aggregates (sand, stone) resources 

As part of your activities, you are expected to:

• Conduct excellent research and developing the field in one or more of the above-mentioned research areas
• Disseminate your research in scientific publications and at international conferences
• Take an active part in the management of projects where you will be involved
• Develop and maintain collaborations with academics within and outside DTU, as well as with private and public sectors experts, to support sustainable transition in different sectors and systems
• Secure national or international funding to advance science in line with your research vision
• Participate in teaching activities, including the co-supervision of MSc and PhD student projects 

Successful candidates are expected to develop academic visibility, and over time establish national and international research leadership within their field.

You must contribute to the teaching of courses. DTU employs two working languages: Danish and 

Application procedure

Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 31 January 2025 (23:59 Danish time). 

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