Research Assistant in Life Cycle Assessment of Biogenic materials in Buildings (2024-224-05870)

Research Assistant in Life Cycle Assessment of Biogenic materials in Buildings (2024-224-05870)

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of the Built Environment a position as Research Assistant in Life Cycle Assessment of Buildings is open for appointment from 1 June 2024 or soon herafter. The position is available for a period of one year. The employment is a full-time employment. Workplace is in Copenhagen.

Jobbeskrivelse
You will be a part of the Division of Sustainability of Buildings at the Department of the Built Environment, that focusses on research within life cycle assessment and other sustainability assessments of building materials, buildings and the built environment.

You will be part of a research team that works with the development of tools and methods for assessing the environmental sustainability within the built environment. You will work on the following topics:

• Life cycle assessment of the use of wood and other biogenic materials in buildings, with specific focus on dynamic LCA
• Life cycle assessment of buildings and the built environment
• Development of methods and tools for assessing environmental impacts of the built environment, with specific focus on dynamic LCA
• Environmental and sustainability assessment within the built environment
• Circular economy within the built environment

Teaching might be a part of your work and will primarily be within life cycle assessment of buildings and the built environment.

You may obtain further professional information from Head of Division, Harpa Birgisdottir by [email protected] or phone(+45) 9940 2204.

Qualification requirements:
The required level of qualifications is at master level.

The application must contain the following:

• • Cover Letter(a motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated).
  • Current CV(including personal data).
  • Copy of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and, if any, PhD) On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
  • Scientific qualifications. You may attach up to 5 publications(optional).
  • Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like(optional).
  • References/recommendations.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that subsequent to the deadline for applications the head of department supported by the chair of the assessment committee will select candidates for assessment. All applicants will be informed whether they will be assessed or not.

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact Kristina Enggaard by [email protected] or phone(+45) 9940 9583.

Appointment to Research Assistant may be for a period of up to three years. Reappointment may be made, but a Research Assistant can only be appointed to Research Assistant for a period of maximum three years. Further information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seenhere

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities(the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance's current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.

Ansøgningsfrist
2024-05-08

Ref. nummer
2024-224-05870

Afdeling
Department of the Built Environment