Postdoc position in complementary use of chemical risk assessment and life cycle impact assessment - DTU Sustain

Work with international front-runners in development of methods for assessing environmental sustainability performance of products and technologies: A postdoc position is offered for development of complementary use of chemical risk assessment and Life Cycle Assessment and alternatives assessment.
Do you want to build a career in developing science-based solutions for addressing society’s grand environmental sustainability challenges? Do you want to work with international front-runners in sustainability assessment, LCA method development, chemical alternatives assessment and absolute sustainability assessment? Do you want to innovate in the field of assessing chemicals and nanomaterials impacts on environment and human health in an inspiring environment and a strong research team? Then, this postdoctoral position might be the right fit for you!

You will contribute to the development of methods for life cycle impact assessment of chemicals and nanomaterials and the complementary use of risk assessment in a Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework. Additionally, you will contribute to methods development for Absolute environmental sustainability assessment (AESA) of novel entities.

In DTU Sustain’s section for Quantitative Sustainability Assessment (QSA), you will become part of an energetic and team-based research environment with around 40 international staff, postdocs, and PhD students.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to strengthen one or more of the department’s competences within chemical alternatives assessment, life cycle assessment, and absolute environmental sustainability assessment. Your postdoctoral work will be embedded in an international project, where you will work with a team of experts from different partner organizations.

Your primary tasks will encompass:

• Development of SSbD methods that address the challenges of assessing toxic impacts of nanomaterials in LCA, making use of risk assessment methods
• Apply the developed methods and metrics in practice through life cycle assessment and absolute environmental assessment of novel entities
• Participate in and contribute to leading related tasks and work packages in international research projects
• Participate in teaching activities including supervision of MSc student projects, and co-supervision of PhD student projects

Required qualifications
You should have a PhD degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, environmental engineering, or a similar degree. You should have expertise in environmental sustainability assessment methods, in particular LCA and risk assessment of chemicals. Expertise in material flow analysis, handling of big data, environmental modelling in general, or specifically modelling impacts and damages on the environment are a clear advantage. A strong motivation for analytical research and excellent communication skills in English are essential for a successful application.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 36 months. Expected starting date is 1st of November 2024. The position is a full-time position.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Stig Irving Olsen, e-mail [email protected]

You can read more about the DTU Sustain department at https://sustain.dtu.dk/en

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 August 2024 (23:59 Danish time).
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications
• 1-2 support letters from professional referees (e.g. former supervisors, senior collaborators)
• Maximum half page, bulleted points summary of previous experience with sustainability assessment

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering (DTU Sustain) is one of the largest university departments specializing in environmental and resource engineering in Europe. The department conducts research, development & scientific advice and provides educational programs and service to society. We are working to develop new environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies, methods and solutions, and to disseminate this knowledge to society and future generations of engineers. The department has approximately 300 employees from more than 30 nationalities.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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