Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) for Social and Economic and Social Sustainability Analyses of Ene...

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent research organization in Germany seeks a candidate for the research group focused on sustainable energy technologies. This role involves analyzing environmental impacts and collaborating with development projects. The ideal candidate will conduct life cycle assessments, develop sustainability tools, and communicate findings to stakeholders. This position is essential for advancing battery technology assessments and ensuring the integration of sustainability in energy solutions.

Aufgaben

• Conduct life cycle sustainability assessments focusing on Social LCA for energy technologies.
• Develop tools and models for sustainability and life cycle assessment.
• Collaborate in national and EU projects related to product design.
• Communicate results to societal stakeholders and partners in projects.
• Prepare reports, publications, presentations, and workshops.

Jobbeschreibung

Area of research

Other

Starting date

15.12.2025

Job description

The research group “Research for Sustainable Energy Technologies” (RESET) investigates various energy generation and energy storage technologies. A particular focus lies on electrochemical storage systems (especially post-lithium batteries). You will work in the field of analyzing and assessing the environmental impacts of new energy storage technologies, with a special emphasis on emerging battery technologies. In close collaboration with technology developers and other societal stakeholders, design options—from the material level to the system level—are analyzed and advantageous options identified. Your main tasks include:

• Conducting life cycle sustainability assessments (including prospective assessments), with a focus on Social LCA (beside LCA, LCC, MCDA), for new and emerging energy technologies, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation
• Developing tools, models, and databases to support sustainability and life cycle assessment activities
• Collaborating in national and EU projects to integrate sustainability aspects into product design, development and decision‑making processes.
• Communicating results and recommendations to societal stakeholders and partners within projects and transdisciplinary activities
• Preparing reports, publications, presentations, and organizing workshops

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.