Postdoctoral Researcher in Green Chemistry: The Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, and Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to develop and implement methods for prospective Life Cycle Assessment (pLCA) tailored to Sustainable by Design (SSbD) green chemistry. This role involves collaboration with laboratory case studies and aims to innovate the green chemistry industry in Sweden.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Prospective Life Cycle Assessment for Green Chemistry
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Green Chemistry, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Location:
Stockholm, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Required:
- A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree.
- Strong academic competence and practical experience in Life Cycle Assessment relevant to the position.
- Scientific publications in a relevant subject area.
- Proven ability to independently identify and formulate research objectives and plan/execute research projects.
- Strong collaborative skills working with academic partners and industry stakeholders.
- Proficiency in English.
- Preferred:
- Doctoral degree obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.
- Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Multidisciplinary background with knowledge in both engineering and social science.
- Experience with tools such as Python, Brightway, Activity browser, and premise database.
- Teaching experience at undergraduate or graduate levels.
- Strong Swedish language skills.
- Awareness of diversity, equal opportunity, and gender issues.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a “toolbox” for pLCA of green chemistry, helping to guide product and process design at low Technology Readiness Levels (TRL). Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying critical aspects of green chemistry from a life cycle perspective.
- Upscaling process data from low TRL.
- Integrating quantitative LCA modeling with socio-technical systems approaches to make informed assumptions about future markets.
- Participating in teaching LCA and sustainable development at both master’s and bachelor levels (20% of the role).
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a complete application including:
- CV highlighting relevant professional experience and knowledge.
- Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies (translations into English or Swedish if original documents are not in these languages).
- A brief account (max two pages) detailing your research interests, academic background, and future goals.
Submit your application through KTH’s recruitment system by following the instructions in the job advertisement.
Last Date to Apply:
March 13, 2025, by 11:59 PM CET
For more information, please contact Professor Anna Björklund at anna.bjorklund@abe.kth.se.
