Open Postdoctoral Researcher Position – Sustainability Assessment of Energy Storage Technologies

International Society for Industrial Ecology; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent research institution in Baden-Württemberg is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to evaluate and optimize sustainability impacts of energy storage technologies. The role focuses on life cycle assessments, project collaboration, and stakeholder communication. Candidates should have a Master's degree and a strong background in life cycle assessment and sustainability principles. This position is part of an international research environment offering flexible working conditions and various employee benefits.

Leistungen

Flexible working time models

Subsidy for JobTicket BW

Various sports and leisure activities

Childcare and holiday care offers

Qualifikationen

• Very good knowledge and experience in life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle costing (LCC).
• Understanding of sustainability principles and systemic analyses in the energy sector.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Aufgaben

• Conduct life cycle-oriented ecological, economic, and social sustainability assessments.
• Develop and maintain tools, models, and databases for sustainability analyses.
• Lead and collaborate in national and EU projects.

Kenntnisse

Life cycle assessment (LCA)

Life cycle costing (LCC)

Excellent English skills

Teamwork and communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree in engineering, natural sciences, or environmental sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Open Postdoctoral Researcher Position – Sustainability Assessment of Energy Storage Technologies

The research group "Research for Sustainable Energy Technologies" (RESET) conducts research on electrochemical storage systems (particularly Power-to-X and batteries). The post‑doc position within the RESET research group is dedicated to further developing and managing an energy technology field.

You will work in the area of evaluating and optimizing the environmental impacts of energy technologies with a particular focus on long‑term and thermal storage, e.g., hydrogen, synthetic fuels, or liquid metal storage. The following tasks await you:

Responsibilities

• Conducting life cycle‑oriented ecological, economic, and social sustainability assessments (prospective LCA, LCC, Social‑LCA)
• Developing and maintaining tools, models, and databases to support sustainability and life cycle analyses
• Leading and collaborating in national and EU projects to integrate sustainability aspects within product design, product development, and decision‑making processes
• Communicating results and recommendations to societal stakeholders and partners within projects and transdisciplinary activities. Writing reports, publications, presentations, and organizing workshops
• Contributing to the development of new research areas and implementation of sustainability strategies and initiatives

Qualifications

• University degree (Master) in engineering, natural sciences, or environmental sciences with a completed doctorate
• Very good knowledge and experience in life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle costing (LCC)
• Understanding of sustainability principles, life cycle analysis methods, and energy technologies, as well as systemic analyses in the energy sector
• Ability to work independently and in a team, organizational talent, and good communication skills
• Excellent English language skills (spoken and written), basic knowledge of German is an advantage
• Interest in working in an interdisciplinary and international team

We strive for a balanced staffing of workplaces with employees (m/f/d) and therefore particularly welcome applications from women. In the case of equal suitability, recognized severely disabled persons are given preference.

Contract Duration: 3 Years
Start Date: As soon as possible

Contact for general questions about the application:
Personnel Service (PSE) - Personnel Support
Ms. Wenz
Phone: [phone]
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1
76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen

Become part of the only German excellence university with national large‑scale research, and work under excellent working conditions in an international environment on current research and teaching for our future. Start your career with targeted onboarding and extensive further training opportunities. Benefit from flexible working time models (flexitime, home office), various sports and leisure activities, as well as childcare and holiday care offers. Additionally, we offer a subsidy for the JobTicket BW of €25/month and a diverse range of options in various canteens.