Circular Economy Specialists (M/F) (# of pos: 2)

INEGI - Instituto de Ciência e Inovação em Engenharia Mecânica e Engenharia Industrial is an Organization focused on the research, technology-based innovation and technology transfer activities with a strong collaborative network with the University of Porto. INEGI is looking for two (2) Circular Economy Specialists – Life cycle assessment methodologies, under the Alliance for Energy Transition (ATE) project with the financial support of the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) in Component 5 referring to Mobilizing Agendas and Green Agendas for Business Innovation.

Circular Economy Specialists (M/F)

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Project Description:

Assessment and development of circular economy solutions for the value chains of relevant assets in the energy transition and decarbonisation.

What is the challenge?

With the aim of reinforcing INEGI's competences in the area of Circular Economy and Sustainability, Circular Economy Consultants will be dedicated to researching, developing and applying methodologies in order to carry out the life cycle thinking assessment methodologies of products and processes.

What we are looking for?

• Master's degree nor PhD in Engineering or in areas related to sustainability;
• Knowledge in the area of circular economy, sustainability and decarbonisation;
• Knowledge of life cycle assessment and life cycle cost methodologies of products and processes;
• Knowledge of methodologies for carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions measurements;
• Good use of life cycle assessment software (Gabi, Umberto, SimaPro and/or others);
• Strong interpersonal and multidisciplinary communication skills;
• Excellent ability to carry out independent work;
• Excellent working, planning and organizational skills;
• Polyvalence and flexibility to adapt to new realities;
• Good use of MS Office;
• Portuguese and English Language: High priority, very good level (spoken and written);

What do we offer?

• Integration in a reference Research and Technology Organization (RTO).
• Participation in challenging and innovative projects, with high impact on Industry;
• Opportunity for personal and professional development, in a stimulating, informal environment that encourages and values new ideas;
• Work-life balance;
• Great achievements and even greater celebrations, always as a team;
• Salary conditions adjusted to the profile and potential demonstrated by the selected candidate.

In the case of academic degrees awarded by foreign higher education institutions, and in order to ensure the application of the principle of equal treatment to applicants holding foreign and national academic degrees, the recognition of those degrees is mandatory.

The recognition of foreign academic degrees and diplomas may be requested in any public higher education institution, or in the Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior (DGES, only in the case of automatic recognition). http://www.dges.gov.pt .

Application documents:

• Motivation letter, demonstrating your suitability to the profile;
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting all higher academic training, scientific production;
• Certificate of Qualifications;
• Other relevant training or academic certificates;
• Brief description of the most relevant scientific and innovation/dissemination activities in recent years (maximum 1 page).

Expressions of interest should be sent between 19 July to 01 August 2022 through the official page of INEGI www.inegi.pt Join us | Open Positions - Press Apply Circular Economy Specialist (M/F) - RH CT EC GEIN 25/2022 or by mail:

INEGI – Instituto de Ciência e Inovação em Engenharia Mecânica e Engenharia Industrial

Serviços de Recursos Humanos

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 400

4200-465 Porto

Portugal

The results of the selection process will be disclosed through the portal: http://www.inegi.pt

After the publication of the results, the candidates have 10 working days to comment.

False statements provided by applicants will be punished by law.

Non-discrimination policy and equal access:

INEGI promotes a policy of non-discrimination and equal access, whereby no candidate may be privileged, benefited, disadvantaged or denied any right or exempted from any duty on the basis of ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status family status, economic situation, education, origin or social condition, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs and trade union membership.

According to Decree-Law 29/2001, of 3 February, disabled candidates shall be given preference in a situation of equal ranking, and this preference shall replace any legal preferences. Candidates must declare on their honour their degree of disability, the type of disability and the means of communication / expression to be used during the application process.