2 PhD Candidates in LCA: NTNU, a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile, invites applications for two fully-funded PhD positions in Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA). The positions, part of the Industrial Ecology Programme, offer a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in environmental sustainability analysis and climate change mitigation strategies.
2 PhD Candidates in Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of More Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
Designation: PhD Candidate
Research Area: Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of more sustainable agriculture and food systems, focusing on climate change mitigation, sustainable land and resource management, and agricultural systems.
Location: Industrial Ecology Programme at NTNU, with headquarters in Trondheim, Norway.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Industrial Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Science, Natural Science, or related fields.
- Previous experience with LCA and/or environmental sustainability analysis methods.
- Strong understanding of fundamentals in mathematics and physics.
- Excellent written and oral English language skills.
- Education equivalent to a five-year Norwegian degree program.
- Strong academic background with an average grade equal to B or better on NTNU’s grading scale.
- Meet requirements for admission to the faculty’s doctoral program.
Job Description:
- Conduct a three-year PhD study at the Industrial Ecology Programme, NTNU.
- Improve existing methods of environmental sustainability analysis, primarily for climate change, nutrients, sustainable production, and consumption.
- Apply developed methods to case studies relevant to transitioning to more sustainable agricultural systems.
- Perform methodological and applied research.
- Collaborate with major global experts in the field and engage with national and international industries.
- Attend a PhD program with access to the latest approaches in Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA).
How to Apply:
- Submit an application for research degree study via the NTNU application portal.
- Apply via the Faculty of the Primary Supervisor (Prof. Francesco Cherubini).
- Indicate application for a Bloomsbury PhD Studentship in the ‘Funding Section.’
- Submit a one-page sketch detailing how your education and work experience match the required criteria and the main objectives of the PhD position.
Last Date for Apply:
- Application deadline: 29th February 2024
Deadlines:
- Applications submitted before the deadline will be considered equally, regardless of the submission date.
- Review and processing of applications will commence after the deadline.
Salary and Conditions:
- PhD candidate salary: Gross NOK 532,200 per annum before tax.
- Deduction of 2% for the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
- Employment period: 3 years.
- Admission to the PhD program required within three months of employment.
About NTNU: NTNU actively promotes inclusion and diversity, believing it to be a strength. The university is committed to increasing the number of women in scientific positions. Special resources support equality initiatives.
About Trondheim: Trondheim is a modern European city known for its innovation and cultural scene. It offers an excellent quality of life, including a robust welfare state, education opportunities, and a family-friendly environment.
For further details and application submission, visit jobbnorge.no. For inquiries about the position, contact Prof. Francesco Cherubini at francesco.cherubini@ntnu.no. For questions about the recruitment process, contact Renate Fjellheim at renate.fjellheim@ntnu.no.
