Postdoc: Material Flows, LCA & Resource Management

Syddansk Universitet; Odense; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern Denmark, SDU Life Cycle Engineering in Odense, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in material flow analysis and resource management. The position is initially offered for one year, with possible extension depending on funding.

The role focuses on quantitative assessment of material and resource systems, including analysis of stocks and flows, resource use, waste management and life cycle analysis to support research across plastics, phosphorus and other

Qualifications

• A PhD in environmental engineering, industrial ecology, environmental science or a related field.
• Strong experience with material flow analysis, lifecycle assessment, and scenario analysis.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• A strong publication record in relevant international journals.
• Experience in international research collaboration.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a research team.

Responsibilities

• Quantifying material stocks and flows across different material systems and end-use sectors.
• Assessing secondary resource availability and future resource demand.
• Applying life cycle assessment and scenario analysis.
• Contributing to scientific publications and research projects.
• Contributing to teaching and supervision within relevant areas.

Skills

Material flow analysis

Lifecycle assessment

Scenario analysis

Quantitative analysis

International collaboration

English proficiency

Education

PhD in environmental engineering / industrial ecology / environmental science or related field

Job description

University of Southern Denmark, SDU Life Cycle Engineering in Odense, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in material flow analysis and resource management. The position is initially offered for one year, with possible extension depending on funding.

The role focuses on quantitative assessment of material and resource systems, including analysis of stocks and flows, resource use, waste management and life cycle analysis to support research across plastics, phosphorus and other