Research associate in chemical footprint assessment
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
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Information about the division and the project
The successful candidate will work Chalmers' Division of Environmental Systems Analysis in a multidisciplinary team created by a Formas-funded research project. It brings together academics working on sustainable chemistry at Chalmers, sociologists and ecotoxicologists at IVL and environmental experts at some large international companies based in Gothenburg. The aim is to improve the tools available to help companies make decisions about substitution of chemicals in practice.
Job description
The role involves dialogue with researchers and industry representatives, critical literature review, performing case studies on certain chemical products using existing tools, synthesizing ideas about how better tools could work in the future, and presenting results verbally and in writing.
Contract terms
Temporary employment
Qualifications
The position will start after summer holidays. By then, the applicant should expect to have completed a masters degree in chemistry, environmental chemistry or chemical engineering or equivalent. Additionally, demonstrably strong communication skills in spoken and written English are needed. Additional education or experience with environmental sustainability assessment or life cycle assessment is meritorious, as are demonstrable teamworking abilities and strong communication skills in Swedish.
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Application procedure
The application should be marked with Name, Ref 20230171 and be attached as PDF files, as below:
CV
Personal letter
Other documents (optional):
• Copies of completed education, grades etc. Two references that we can contact should be provided at a possible interview.
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Application deadline: 26 March 2023
For questions, please contact:
Professor Gregory Peters, Division of Environmental Systems Analysis
E-mail:
gregory.peters@chalmers.sePhone: 0317723003
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Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
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Arbetsgivare Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB (org.nr 556479-5598)
Jobbnummer 7536231
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