Academic jobs in Germany
Research Associate (PhD student or PostDoc) (m/f/d)
International Society for Industrial Ecology
Wissenschaftler (m/w/d) – iPSC-Modelle für neurologische Erkrankungen
Nuvisan GmbH
Product Manager (m/f/d) Optical Frequency Combs
Media Ems
Postdoctoral Researcher
Universitätsbibliothek der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L, 100%)
Universität Münster
Discover more opportunities than anywhere else. Find more jobs nowPhD (f/m/d) on protein-polymers for solar energy conversion
Technische Universität München
Director, Integrated Product Medical Lead (m / f / d)
Bayer
Connect with headhunters to apply for similar jobsApplied Research Manager (d / f / m)
0333 eBay Group Services GmbH
Project Lead Digital Solutions (m / f / d)
Liebherr-Digital Development Center GmbH
(Junior) Sales & Alliance Manager Eastern Europe (m / f / d)
CHEPLAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH
Professor (W2 or W3) in cellular biochemistry and Professor (W2 or W3) in molecular biochemistry
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
Doctoral Candidate in the MSCN Network BRAINET - Preclinical validation of interference stimulation
Uniklinik Freiburg
Full Professorship (W3) for "Sachunterricht und seine Didaktik in der Primarstufe" / "General s[...]
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
PhD (f/m/d) on protein-DNA assemblies
Technische Universität München
Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d) (A271-25)
Collaborative Research Center 1342 “Global Dynamics of Social Policy”
Young lnvestigator Group Preparation Program (YIG Prep Pro), a postdoctoral fellowship and supp[...]
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, KIT
Young Investigator Group Preparation Program (YIG Prep Pro)
Polytechnicpositions
Research Associate (PhD student or PostDoc) (m/f/d)
Job summary
A leading academic institution in Straubing is looking for a Research Associate (PhD student or PostDoc) to support research in Circular Economy and Sustainability Assessment. The candidate will engage in interdisciplinary projects focusing on life cycle sustainability analysis, modeling transitions towards a circular economy, and optimizing bioeconomy systems. This full-time position offers the opportunity to pursue a doctoral or postdoctoral qualification while being part of a dynamic team. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates, particularly women.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Hold a very good PhD or master's degree in industrial engineering, process engineering, chemistry, computer science, or similar disciplines.
- Show creative thinking and commitment.
- Be knowledgeable in life cycle assessment, simulation, optimization, and material flow analysis.
Responsibilities
- Conduct interdisciplinary research projects focused on life cycle sustainability analysis.
- Model the transition of economic sectors towards a circular economy.
- Support teaching activities by preparing materials and advising students.
Skills
Education
The Chair of Circular Economy and Sustainability Assessment at the TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability aims at contributing to the transition to sustainable industry and society through Bioeconomy (BE) and Circular Economy (CE) approaches. Thereby we focus on developing quantitative approaches to model, assess and optimize BE and CE systems. To support our team we are looking for a Research Associate (PhD student or PostDoc) (m/f/d).
In research you carry out interdisciplinary and application oriented research projects. You work especially on the life cycle sustainability analysis, the modelling of the transition of economic sectors towards a CE and / or the optimization of BE and CE systems. In doing so you apply and further develop methods from Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment, Material Flow Analysis, Input-Output Modelling and / or agent-based modelling. Focal areas of your work comprise the circular carbon economy, esp. technologies for chemical recycling and carbon dioxide removal, and / or AI in Sustainability Assessment. Moreover, you support the chair’s teaching activities by preparing lecture and tutorial materials, holding tutorials, and advising students.
As a suitable candidate, you hold a very good PhD or master´s degree in industrial engineering, process engineering, chemistry, computer science or similar disciplines. You think analytically, work solution orientated and voluntarily in international and interdisciplinary teams. You show creative thinking and commitment. Willingly, you bring your knowledge and abilities into the long-term development of the professorship. Ideally, you are already knowledgeable in the fields of life cycle assessment, simulation, mathematical optimization, and / or material flow analysis.
Additionally, you are well versed in the English language.
We offer a full time position as academic staff with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree or postdoctoral qualification. The position is available immediately. The initial contract will be limited, extensions are intended. Part time employment is possible. Payment will be based on the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service of the Länder (TV-L) at E13 level. TUM strives to raise the proportion of women in its workforce and explicitly encourages applications from qualified women. Applications from disabled persons with essentially the same qualifications will be given preference.
If you are interested in working with us, please send your documents by email to circulareconomy@cs.tum.de. For more Information, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Magnus Fröhling (magnus.froehling@tum.de ). The deadline for application is 01/312026.
Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability
Chair of Circular Economy and Sustainability Assessment
Prof. Dr. Magnus Fröhling
- Chair of Circular Economy and Sustainability Assessment, Straubing Campus for Biotechnology and Sustainability
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.