Doctoral Position in Life Cycle Assessment: The KTH Royal Institute of Technology invites applications for a doctoral position focusing on prospective life cycle assessment (pLCA) related to innovative carbon capture and utilization technologies. This project aims to develop sustainable methods for CO₂ capture, aligning with the global push for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Doctoral Position in Prospective Life Cycle Assessment of Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU)
Designation
Doctoral Student
Research Area
Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering, with a specific focus on Sustainability Studies in the context of the chemical industry.
Location
Stockholm County, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification
- Must meet basic eligibility requirements for postgraduate education:
- Completed a second-cycle degree (e.g., Master’s) relevant to the position (e.g., industrial ecology, sustainability science, chemistry, chemical engineering), or
- Completed at least 240 higher education credits, including a minimum of 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
- Equivalently acquired knowledge.
- Completed advanced-level course in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
- Completed degree project in LCA or corresponding experience.
- Courses in chemistry or chemical engineering at university level are required.
- English proficiency equivalent to English B/6.
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Engage in pLCA data and method development, LCA modeling (potentially in Python), and qualitative research into socio-technical dimensions.
- Collaborate with PhD candidates across chemistry, chemical engineering, and industrial economics.
- Contribute to the design of energy-efficient processes, scalable catalysts, and high-value chemical synthesis pathways.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through KTH’s recruitment system, including the following documents:
- CV detailing relevant professional experience.
- Application letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining motivation for research studies and how academic interests relate to previous education and future goals.
- Copies of diplomas and grades from prior university studies and language requirement certifications. Translations into English or Swedish are required if original documents are not in these languages. Certified copies of originals must be provided.
- Representative publications or technical reports, including summaries and links to full texts if applicable.
Last Date for Apply
Applications must be submitted by October 23, 2025.
For more information and to apply, please visit KTH’s recruitment portal.
