DC-26020 R&T SCIENTIST IN DYNAMIC LCA MODELLING & TOOL DEVELOPMENT

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DC-26020 R&T SCIENTIST IN DYNAMIC LCA MODELLING & TOOL DEVELOPMENT Sintesi in italiano (traduzione automatica): Il Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) cerca un ricercatore postdoc per un contratto a tempo determinato di massimo 24 mesi a Belvaux. Il candidato contribuirà allo sviluppo e all'applicazione del DyPLCA, un framework computazionale per la valutazione del ciclo di vita dinamico. È richiesta una laurea di dottorato in valutazione del ciclo di vita o un campo correlato, con esperienza dimostrata in LCA dinamico. Sono preferite competenze in Python e Brightway, e la conoscenza di modelli di linguaggio di grandi dimensioni è un vantaggio. Il ruolo prevede anche la scrittura di proposte e l'esecuzione di progetti in corso. L'ambiente di lavoro è internazionale e multiculturale, con un forte focus sull'innovazione e la sostenibilità. Fixed term contract | Belvaux | up to 24 Months Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a leading Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) that drives innovation for the economy and society in Luxembourg and beyond. With cutting-edge expertise in Natural, Built, Industrial environments, Space, AI, Security and defence technologies. LIST bridges scientific excellence and applied research to design solutions that address real-world challenges and create positive impact. Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/ In the Environmental Sustainability Assessment and Circularity (SUSTAIN) research unit, the different research groups advance science-based methods through the intensive development of software prototypes and computational tools that enable robust sustainability assessment. The unit has a strong expertise in environmental LCA, Industrial Ecology and Urban built environments the unit increasingly expands its scope to integrate social and economic dimensions and to support more realistic simulation of industrial processes. By combining methodological innovation with practical, high-quality digital tools, the unit provides industry, policymakers, and society with a comprehensive and operational view of sustainability performance. We are looking for a postdoc who will contribute to the further development and application of dynamic LCA, and in particular DyPLCA (a computational framework, tool and database), a key promising asset of LIST. DyPLCA is the only approach that allows for a full temporal differentiation of the life cycle (including. background, as in ecoinvent 3.11) and could in the long run embody the next generation of dynamic life cycle inventory modelling applied at database level. How will you contribute? Describe the main responsibilities of the position. Advancing the modelling and implementation of DyPLCA (a computational framework, tool and database for dynamic Life Cycle Assessment) Contribute to proposal writing and project tasks execution related to Dynamic LCA (notably within ongoing projects such as LCA4BIO, AIM-PACE and FUEL-UP) Strengthening the DyPLCA database through updates and continuous improvement Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now! Education · PhD in Life Cycle Assessment or related, with a focus on dynamic LCA candidates who are soon to defend are also welcome to apply) Experience and skills · Demonstrated experience in dynamic LCA, with knowledge and application of prospective or consequential LCA being a strong asset, particularly in combination with dynamic LCA · Strong proficiency in Python and Brightway; experience with C++ or other programming languages is an advantage · Knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI use is a plus · Understanding of an RTO (Research and Technology Organisation) mindset, with eagerness to collaborate with industry partners · Collaborative team player, able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary research environment Language skills • Fluency in English oral and written. French or German are an asset. Your LIST benefits · An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects · Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society · Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do · An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas · Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills · Multicultural and international work environment with more than 60 nationalities represented in our workforce · Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and prof Annuncio in inglese. Fonte: Euraxess (Commissione europea).