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Are you passionate about using your Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) expertise to advance the development of sustainable, wood-based products and processes? Do you thrive in collaborative team environments? Are you eager to enhance methods and practices in LCA? If so, you may be the ideal candidate for this postdoctoral position! About the Role This position is based within the Division of Environmental Systems Analysis at the Department of Technology Management and Economics. Our division is dedicated to environmental and sustainability assessments of various technical systems, aiming to address environmental challenges and resource limitations through a systems approach. Our work extends beyond technology to include actors (such as organizations, groups, and individuals) and natural systems, embracing interdisciplinary perspectives. Our team brings together expertise across engineering, natural sciences, and social sciences to build a sustainable future. Key Responsibilities • Conduct prospective Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) on advanced wood-based products and processes. • Collaborate closely with researchers from the Wallenberg Wood Science Centre (WWSC) to select specific products and processes to study, potentially including: • Nanocellulose-based membranes for battery applications. • Wood separation processes. LCA activities will range from: • Lab-scale assessments to identify early environmental impacts and compare options. • Prospective LCA to explore full life cycles. Insights from LCA research will be used to provide guidance on how to enhance the environmental performance of studied products and processes. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you should have: • A PhD in a relevant area, such as Life Cycle Assessment of biobased products or Sustainability Assessment in contexts of relevance (To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline.) • A strong foundation from bachelor’s and master’s studies in areas like chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or industrial ecology, with coursework in e.g. Life Cycle Assessment, Biorefineries, or Pulp and Paper Engineering. • Excellent English communication skills and experience of working in cross-disciplinary teams. • Experience in publishing research in scientific journals. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your LCA expertise in a forward-thinking, interdisciplinary setting focused on sustainable advancements in wood-based technology. * The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree. Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service. Contract terms This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two/three years. We offer Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.  Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees. Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers. Application procedure The application should be marked with 20240609 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files. CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including: • CV, include complete list of publications • Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences • Two references that we can contact. Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number) 1-3 pages where you: • Introduce yourself • Describe your previous research fields and main research results • Describe your future goals and future research focus Other documents: • Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates. Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Application deadline: 2024-12-11 For questions, please contact: Magdalena Svanström, ESA, head of division, [email protected], +46 31 772 3001 *** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***    Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society. Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.