Scientific Officer for Ecolabel Development (Blue Angel) | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in für die Weiterentwicklung des Blauen
Umweltbundesamt Dessau-Roßlau
Job Summary
This role involves the strategic and technical advancement of the 'Blue Angel' (Blauer Engel) ecolabel program. As a Scientific Officer, you will develop and revise award criteria for various product groups, with a specific focus on chemical requirements and environmental impact indicators such as indoor air emissions and recyclability. You will be responsible for bridging technical requirements with global sustainability goals, managing research projects, and representing the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) in stakeholder dialogues and expert hearings. The position is a maternity cover role, initially fixed-term with an expected extension until October 2027. It offers a unique opportunity to shape national environmental standards within a public service framework that emphasizes work-life balance, mobile working, and interdisciplinary collaboration in the field of socio-ecological transformation.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree or University Diploma in Natural Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability Sciences, or a comparable field of study.
Experience
- Professional experience in natural or engineering sciences, specifically within chemistry or environmental science
- Experience in evaluating environmental properties of products and raw material sourcing
- Proven experience in organizing and leading expert conferences or technical discussions
- Experience in interdisciplinary teamwork and scientific networking
- Preferred: Experience in product certification or environmental labeling
- Preferred: Experience in substance assessment or construction product evaluation
Languages
Additional
- This is a full-time maternity cover position with a target extension until October 31, 2027. Candidates must be comfortable working within a public service framework (TVöD). Location-specific benefits include the option for a 'Jobticket' for public transport.
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