Junior Researcher on Climate Impacts of International Biomass Supply Chains (0.9 FTE)

13 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Utrecht University

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

12 Jun 2023 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

36.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development is offering a 1-year junior researcher position on the carbon performance of international biomass residue supply chains for Bioenergy Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) projects. The project aims to assess the climate and environmental performance of future BECCS projects utilising biomass residues (mainly sugarcane bagasse and forestry residues) from Brazil and the US in existing and to be developed assets in the Netherlands in collaboration with (inter)national NGO’s.

The work of the junior researcher will focus on the carbon performance of the international biomass supply chain; from biomass sourcing in the field up to carbon capture and storage. The research activities consist of:

• reviewing existing and proposed sustainability frameworks for negative emissions (at the start of the work) and other relevant EU policy documents and ultimately developing recommendations for the specific elements for BECCS value chains;
• assessing the supply chain aspects (upstream and downstream) related to direct carbon and GHG emissions in all biomass supply chains (US and Brazil); the conversion of biomass in the Netherlands to electricity and heat, and the capture and the storage of CO2.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

We are searching for a candidate who is passionate about sustainability and who would like to make a contribution in an interdisciplinary research environment in close interaction with stakeholders. Specifically, we are looking for a colleague who:

• has an academic education background in energy science, environmental sciences or similar on Master's level;
• has proven experience with (bio-)energy systems analysis, LCA/carbon footprinting (experience with other environmental impact assessments is a plus);
• has experience with international biomass supply chains and or projects focusing on negative emissions;
• enjoys working in a team and can showcase a proactive attitude and organisational skills in this setting;
• is willing to travel to the US and Brazil for data collection;
• has excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Portuguese is a large plus), and can deliver written reports on time and at high quality.

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer a temporary position (0.9 FTE) for one year in an international working environment. The gross salary - depending on previous qualifications and experience - ranges between €2,960 and €3,413 (scale 10.0-10.3 according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) per month for a full-time employment. Salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% per year.

In addition, Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions , including an attractive retirement scheme, (partly paid) parental leave, professional development and flexible employment conditions (multiple choice model). For more information, please visit working at Utrecht University .

Selection process

Everyone deserves to feel at home at our university. We welcome employees with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, via the ‘apply’ button.

We aim to inform all candidates whether they will be invited for an interview by Wednesday 14 June. Interviews are planned to take place on Monday 19 June. The starting date is 1 September 2023.

Additional comments

For more information about this position, please contact Martin Junginger via h.m.junginger@uu.nl .

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/327706/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Utrecht University

Country

Netherlands

City

Utrecht

Postal Code

3584 CB

Street

Princetonlaan 8a

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/327706/junior-researcher-on-climate-impacts-of…

Contact

City

Utrecht

Website

http://www.uu.nl/

Street

Domplein 29

Postal Code

3512 JE

STATUS: EXPIRED