Sd-25186 - Researcher in Life Cycle Assessment of

Temporary contract | 24 months | Belval

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**Are you passionate about research? So are we Come and join us**:

- The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

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**How will you contribute?**:
**Context**
- You will join the Environmental Sustainability Assessment and Circularity (SUSTAIN) Unit. developing knowledge, transferable (software) technologies, practical methods and outreach activities for the simulation and comprehensive sustainability assessment of societal systems. Its final purpose is to foster sustainable eco-innovation, through products and technologies, as well as support sustainability-oriented policy implementation and behavioural change to promote decarbonisation transitions.
- Within the SUSTAIN Unit, you will be incorporated in the Life Cycle Sustainability Analysis (LCSA) research group. The group consists of ca. 25 researchers developing sustainability metrics and indicators, to assess the environmental and social impacts of products, technologies, territories and policies, for both industrial organisations and policy makers.

**Description**
- Ability to work in autonomy previous experience in working in large European projects are assets.

**Education Background**: Master’s degree in engineering or computer science. PhD in life cycle assessment is mandatory.

**Required Seniority**: none

**Technical Skills**
- Proven expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA);
- Excellent knowledge of commercial LCA software; knowledge of Brightway is a plus;
- Previous experience in European research projects
- Proven organizational skills and interdisciplinary thinking, a problem-solving mind-set, and a strong team-working capability, but is also able to work in autonomy and creatively.

**Language skills**
- Flawless knowledge of English (both spoken and written) is required.
- Knowledge of German and/or French and/or Luxembourgish is considered as an asset.

**Your LIST benefits**:

- An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
- Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
- Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
- An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
- Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
- Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
- Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
- Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
- 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
- Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers
- A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
- A scientific CV with contact details
- List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
- Contact details of 2 references

**Application procedure and conditions**
- We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.
- LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

**MINIMUM REQUIRED**

**EDUCATION**

Doctorate

**REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE**

**IN YEARS**

0 or more years

**JOB CATEGORY**

Science & Research

**DETAILS**

**EMPLOYMENT TYPE**
- Full-Time**CONTRACT TYPE**
- Fixed Term contract**HOURS PER WEEK**
- 40**CONTRACT PERIOD**
- Years**CONTRACT DURATION**
- 2**LOCATION**

**COUNTRY**
- Luxembourg**CITY**
- Esch-Sur-Alzette**CONTRACT TYPE**
- Fixed Term contract**RECRUITER IN CHARGE**
- Carolina DE LEON**EMPLOYMENT TYPE**
- Full-Time**UO**
- ERIN**PROFILE TYPE**
- Researcher