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Researcher – Life Cycle Assessment at Urban Scale

Submission Deadline: 21/03/2023 Closed

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Reference BE.NEUTRAL /IST-ID

Deadline for submitting applications: March 21, 2023

Applications are welcome to 1 doctorate position to reinforce IN+ team and competencies in Life Cycle Assessment at urban scale. You will be working as part of the ‘Industrial Ecology and Sustainability’ Laboratory, a group that is growing and seeking highly motivated PhD candidates who wish to pursue research in areas that contribute to the integrated sustainability management of cities.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We are looking for people excited about innovation and technology, willing to contribute to attractive projects with a high impact on society using innovative technologies. If you have already concluded your PhD and are interested in working in the development of digital twin models for building and mobility simulation, this position could be for you!
We are looking for candidates with the following profile:

  • PhD
  • Knowledge of Python programming software
  • Experience in the field of Industrial Ecology
  • Fluency in written and verbal communication in English

ROLE
You’ll integrate BE.Neutral Agenda, a project that aims to position the Portuguese cities and industry in the future of mobility through a new generation of products and services oriented towards carbon neutrality. With this main objective in mind, you’ll participate actively in the research and demonstration activities of a Digital Twin for simulation of cities and mobility systems, applying material flow analysis and Life Cycle Assessment methodologies for the evaluation of building and mobility applications environmental impacts.

CONDITIONS
We offer the integration into a dynamic and enthusiastic team for the development of research activities under an unspecified fixed-term employment contract up to 35 months.
We expect you to start from May 2023 and your work will be developed at our facilities at IST Alameda and TagusPark.

If you are interested in this opportunity, you can consult the full notice and submit your application.