Postdoctoral Appointment in Resource Recovery – Resource Management

University of Borås, Sweden

Updated: 2 months ago

At the Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business, we conduct research and education in business administration, industrial engineering and management, resource recovery, and building technology, as well as within the textile field: design, management, and technology.

The Faculty’s departments are the Department of Business Administration and Textile Management, the Department of Engineering, the Department of Resource Recovery and Building Technology, the Department of Textile Technology, and the Department of Design. There is also a department for the Textiles Labs.   The Swedish School of Textiles and the Centre for Sustainable Society Development are other important parts of the Faculty. The Faculty is also the home to two doctoral education programmes: Resource Recovery and Textiles and Fashion.

In recent years, the Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business has undergone significant development in the research field of Resource Recovery. The research and education environment today consists of seven professors, about 20 doctoral students, and about 25 senior teachers and researchers and postdocs. Education is conducted at both the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels and we also have our unique doctoral education programme in Resource Recovery. We have access to modern and well-equipped teaching and research laboratories. Research in Resource Recovery mainly deals with fields of energy, industrial biotechnology, polymer technology, resource management as well as civil engineering. We have a large network, both nationally and internationally, and well-developed collaborations with both industry and public actors.


Job description

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will mainly work on research projects in the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative measures to prevent food waste in different parts of the supply chain, e.g. in commercial kitchens and households. You will play an important role in working on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) across a wider spectrum. This means supporting LCA projects carried out by our research team, not only in food waste prevention, but also in other areas of resource recovery such as biotechnology, energy engineering, and textile technology.


Qualifications

The employment requires a doctoral degree in resource recovery such as in environmental technology, environmental management, sustainability, or another area/specialisation that the employer deems relevant to the research project. It also requires proven experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), relevant experience in the field of food waste, and experience in research on social aspects of waste management. A good command of English and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing is also a prerequisite for the position.

We are looking for someone with good collaboration and initiative-taking qualities, an ability to work independently and in a structured way, as well as the ability to prioritise among work tasks.


Additional merits
  • Knowledge of food waste prevention, including quantification of waste, and development and implementation of waste prevention measures.
  • Documented knowledge of LCA.

About the employment

Type of employment: Fixed-term contract, 24 months
Employment rate: 100%
Start date: As soon as possible and as agreed upon
Position location: Borås, Sweden
Registration number: PA2023/236


Contact 

For further information about the position, please contact Head of Department Kamran Rousta by phone at +46 (0)33-435 46 44. For questions regarding the research projects, please contact Senior Lecturer Pedro Brancoli by phone at +46 (0)33 435 45 77 or email [email protected] . The trade union representative is Martin Behre, Saco-S. Trade union representatives can be reached via the university switchboard, +46 (0)33-435 40 00.


Application 

You can apply for the position via our website by clicking on “Apply.” For more information on how to apply, please visit the Information for applicants webpage.  

Write clearly in your application which position you are applying for and include the applicable reference number.  The following documents must be attached to your application:

  • Cover page/personal letter with brief reason for your application where the position and subject area applied for is stated.
  • CV (overview list of education and work experience in chronological order) with reference contact information and desired salary.
  • Certificates/diplomas (including proof of completion of a doctoral degree) attesting to the qualifications and requirements of the position.
  • Certificates/grades and other merit documents that you desire be taken into consideration.

    • Contact HR at [email protected] if you have scientific publications that cannot be attached electronically directly to your application. Such publications must be received by the university no later than one week after the application deadline. After the application deadline, no additions can be made electronically.

    Please submit your application by midnight 14 February 2024 (CET, Central European Time).

    The University of Borås provides good work conditions and benefits. Our modern campus is located in the city centre with good access to public transport. It offers good commuting opportunities. Working for sustainable societal development throughout our operations and working to promote diversity, equality, and accessibility are a given at the University of Borås.

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