Research Associate Sustainability Management and Life Cycle Engineering | Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement und Life Cycle Engineering (all genders)
Fraunhofer-Institut für Schicht- u. Oberflächentechnik
Job Summary
This role involves leading and executing research projects within the 'Sustainability Management and Life Cycle Engineering' department at the Fraunhofer IST in Braunschweig. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing new methods and tools for sustainable product and process development, focusing on applied research and industrial consultation. Day-to-day tasks include performing scientific analyses, creating solution concepts for Life Cycle Engineering, and conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and life cycle cost analyses. A key responsibility is the acquisition of new public funding and industrial projects, requiring strong networking and presentation skills to represent research findings at national and international conferences. This position is ideal for an experienced professional eager to drive circular economy initiatives and sustainable technology development within a leading research organization.
Required Skills
Education
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Management, Mechanical Engineering, Bio/Chemical Engineering, or similar field
Experience
- Professional experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Professional experience in Sustainability Consulting
- Experience in the acquisition of public and private third-party funding
- Experience in leading research projects
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally; Initial contract duration of 2 years with option for extension; Located at the Braunschweig site.