Research Associate - Waste and Material Flow Management | Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in (m/w/d) - Abfall- und Stoffstromwirtschaft

Job Summary

This position involves joining the Faculty of Agricultural, Civil, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Rostock for the 'ReLiMa' project. The successful candidate will focus on addressing marine litter challenges in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) including Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing scientific studies, mapping waste hotspots, and conducting baseline assessments of plastic pollution. You will lead the monitoring of material flows and support the technical design of pilot recycling solutions such as small-scale plants and take-back systems. The role is highly collaborative, requiring coordination with international stakeholders and local partners to implement circular economy solutions. This is an attractive opportunity for researchers looking to make a tangible environmental impact on a global scale while working within a modern, family-friendly university environment. The position is fixed-term through January 2030, offering a stable long-term research horizon.