Post-doc in prospective LCA of advanced wood-based products and processes

at  Chalmers

Are you passionate about using your Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) expertise to advance the development of sustainable, wood-based products and processes? Do you thrive in collaborative team environments? Are you eager to enhance methods and practices in LCA? If so, you may be the ideal candidate for this postdoctoral position!

QUALIFICATIONS

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A PhD in a relevant area, such as Life Cycle Assessment of biobased products or Sustainability Assessment in contexts of relevance (To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline.)
• A strong foundation from bachelor’s and master’s studies in areas like chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or industrial ecology, with coursework in e.g. Life Cycle Assessment, Biorefineries, or Pulp and Paper Engineering.
• Excellent English communication skills and experience of working in cross-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in publishing research in scientific journals.

Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your LCA expertise in a forward-thinking, interdisciplinary setting focused on sustainable advancements in wood-based technology.

• The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree. Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is based within the Division of Environmental Systems Analysis at the Department of Technology Management and Economics. Our division is dedicated to environmental and sustainability assessments of various technical systems, aiming to address environmental challenges and resource limitations through a systems approach. Our work extends beyond technology to include actors (such as organizations, groups, and individuals) and natural systems, embracing interdisciplinary perspectives. Our team brings together expertise across engineering, natural sciences, and social sciences to build a sustainable future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct prospective Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) on advanced wood-based products and processes.
• Collaborate closely with researchers from the Wallenberg Wood Science Centre (WWSC) to select specific products and processes to study, potentially including:
• Nanocellulose-based membranes for battery applications.
• Wood separation processes.

LCA activities will range from:

• Lab-scale assessments to identify early environmental impacts and compare options.
• Prospective LCA to explore full life cycles.

Insights from LCA research will be used to provide guidance on how to enhance the environmental performance of studied products and processes.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A PhD in a relevant area, such as Life Cycle Assessment of biobased products or Sustainability Assessment in contexts of relevance (To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline.)
• A strong foundation from bachelor’s and master’s studies in areas like chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or industrial ecology, with coursework in e.g. Life Cycle Assessment, Biorefineries, or Pulp and Paper Engineering.
• Excellent English communication skills and experience of working in cross-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in publishing research in scientific journals