Three PostDocs or Scientists responsible for advancing the SSbD framework (80 - 100% each)

7 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Empa

Research Field

Technology » Environmental technology
Computer science » Other
Environmental science » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

1 May 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

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

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.

In line with Empa’s mission, the Technology and Society Laboratory (TSL) creates and transfers knowledge to support the transformation to a more sustainability society. In particular, TSL analyses novel materials and emerging technology applications with a focus on associated material and energy stocks and flows, and evaluates them with regard to both natural environment and societal constraints.

Three PostDocs or Scientists responsible for advancing the SSbD framework (80 - 100% each)

Your tasks
Within TSL, the Advancing Life Cycle Assessment Group (ALCA) and the Environmental Risk Assessment and Management Group (ERAM) are looking for three Postdocs or Scientists.

Two positions are related to the HORIZON Europe project 'Safe and sustainable by design: integrated approaches for Impact assessment of advanced materials' (SUNRISE). SUNRISE has the aim to develop an overarching Integrated Impact Assessment Framework to support SSbD decision making along all lifecycle stages and value chains of advanced materials and products. The first of the two positions will be about developing material flow and release models for advanced materials at different stages of the innovation, while the second position will focus on developing (quantitative) life cycle (impact) assessment approaches for advanced materials at different stages of the innovation.

The third position is related to the HORIZON Europe project 'Provision of Integrated Computational Approaches Addressing New Markets Goals for the Introduction of Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design Chemicals and Material' (PINK). The aim of PINK is to provide an innovative modelling software and integrated workflows for the development of Advanced Materials and Chemicals, implementing the SSbD Framework as an industry-ready open innovation platform. In this context, the third position will be about developing exploratory and prospective LCA approaches within step 4 of the SSbD framework and applying them to two case studies.

Your profile

• PhD in environmental/natural sciences, computer sciences, or engineering 
• Experience with life cycle assessment (LCA), material flow analysis, sustainability assessment or risk assessment 
• Preferably experience with advanced materials / nanomaterials 
• Willingness to work closely and cooperate actively in a larger team 
• Proven track record in scientific writing and publishing 
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (both written and oral)

Our offer
We offer a stimulating academic environment in a laboratory with more than 40 scientists dedicat-ed to sustainability transformation. All three positions are initially limited to 24 months with potential for prolongation. All positions are available immediately but the starting date can be negotiated. The working place is St. Gallen.

Both Group leaders Prof. Dr. Bernd Nowack and Dr. Roland Hischier are happy to answer your questions.

We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.

We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.

Requirements

Research Field

Technology

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Computer science

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Environmental science

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Empa

Country

Switzerland

City

Zurich

Postal Code

CH-8600

Street

Ueberlandstrasse 129

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/empa/2024/three-postdocs-or-scientists-respons…

Contact

City

Zurich

Website

http://www.empa.ch/plugin/template/empa/3/*/---/l=2

Postal Code

CH-8600

STATUS: EXPIRED