Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d) - PhD candidate or PostDoc
at RWTH Aachen
52072 Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany -
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Description:
OUR PROFILE
We are building a team of talented and motivated research scientists for the project “catalaix – Catalysis for a Circular Economy”.
catalaix - the 100 Mio. Swiss France, ten year founded Project of the Century of the Werner Siemens-Foundation – will conduct ground-breaking research on a multidimensional circular economy aimed at addressing the global plastic crisis. The project will be based on a very strong collaboration across various disciplines, including chemists, process engineers, sustainability researchers, and systems evaluators.
The mission of the chair of Operations Management in catalaix will be the ex-ante sustainability assessment of new technologies, and the design of sustaina-ble plastics supply chains and circular economy concepts at regional, national, and global level to integrate new plastics recycling technologies into industrial processes and meet market.
Join us in our mission to revolutionize industries through sustainable practices! We are seeking talented and motivated Research Scientists with expertise in sustainable supply chains, sustainable analytics and/or sustainable chemistry & plastics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in methods such as Life Cycle (Sustainability) Assessment, (Sustainable) Analytics, and Supply Chain Optimization, will be passionate about driving positive environmental impact through research and innovation, and is enthusiastic about cooperation with other disciplines.
ABOUT US
RWTH is a certified family-friendly University. We support our employees in maintaining a good work-life balance with a wide range of health, advising, and prevention services, for example university sports. Employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements and civil servants have access to an extensive range of further training courses and the opportunity to purchase a job ticket.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly from groups that are underrepresented at the University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is strongly committed to encouraging women in their careers. Female applicants are given preference if they are equally suitable, competent, and professionally qualified, unless a fellow candidate is favored for a specific reason.
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Application
Number:
V000007578
Application deadline:
11/05/2024
Mailing Address:
RWTH Aachen University
Lehrstuhl für Operations Management
Prof.Dr. Grit Walther
Kackertstr. 7
52072 Aachen
Email:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications via email. For data protection reasons, however, we recommend sending applications via mail
Responsibilities:
- Cutting-edge research in the area of multidimensional circular economy and sustainability assessment as part of the catalaix project
- Applying and enhancing various methodologies such as life cycle sustainability assessment, techno-economic assessment, and material flow analysis
- Active collaboration with interdisciplinary academic and industrial partners
- Preparation of scientific publications for international, peer-reviewed journals
- Supervision and management responsibilities within the research group (PostDoc)
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Logistics/Procurement
Purchase / Logistics / Supply Chain
Logistics
Graduate
Proficient
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52072 Aachen, Germany