Postdoc Researcher at the Environment and Climate Department
Core
Conducting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Footprint studies for land use, land management, and soil health while managing EU-funded research projects.
Role type
Postdoc Researcher (Life Cycle Assessment & Project Management)
Builds
Environmental performance assessments, LCA/PEF models, and research outputs for EU-funded projects
Domain
Environmental science, Life Cycle Assessment, Land management, Earth Observation
Required skills
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Footprint (PEF/OEF) methodology, Project management, ISO 14040/14044/14067 standards, Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) compilation, Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA), SimaPro, GaBi/Sphera, openLCA, Ecoinvent, Social LCA, Life Cycle Costing (LCC), Earth Observation data integration
Preferred skills
Experience with LandShift or ReBorn projects, Nature-Based Solutions, Digital Innovation Hub operations
Technologies
SimaPro, GaBi/Sphera, openLCA, NEXUS, Ecoinvent
Responsibilities
Conduct LCA studies covering goal/scope, inventory, impact assessment, and interpretation; Apply EU PEF/OEF methodology to quantify environmental performance; Integrate Earth Observation and soil health data into LCA inventories; Lead initiatives on soil health and ecosystem restoration; Disseminate research results via publications and conferences; Mentor graduate and undergraduate students
Seniority
Postdoc, research & project coordination