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

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research organization in Germany is seeking a researcher for their 'Research for Sustainable Energy Technologies' group. The role focuses on conducting life cycle sustainability assessments for emerging energy technologies, especially in battery systems. Successful candidates will collaborate on national and EU projects, develop analytical tools, and communicate findings to stakeholders. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative energy solutions and work within a prominent scientific community.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in life cycle assessments and sustainability research.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in relevant software.

Aufgaben

• Conduct life cycle sustainability assessments for energy technologies.
• Develop tools and models to support assessments.
• Collaborate on national and EU projects.

Kenntnisse

Life cycle assessment (LCA)

Data analysis

Sustainability assessment

Collaboration skills

Ausbildung

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Sustainability assessment tools

Data analysis software

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.