Job description
The research group “Research for Sustainable Energy Technologies” (RESET) investigates various energy generation and energy storage technologies. A particular focus lies on electrochemical storage systems (especially post-lithium batteries). You will work in the field of analyzing and assessing the environmental impacts of new energy storage technologies, with a special emphasis on emerging battery technologies. In close collaboration with technology developers and other societal stakeholders, design options—from the material level to the system level—are analyzed and advantageous options identified. Your main tasks include:
1. Conducting life cycle sustainability assessments (including prospective assessments), with a focus on Social LCA (beside LCA, LCC, MCDA), for new and emerging energy technologies, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation
2. Developing tools, models, and databases to support sustainability and life cycle assessment activities
3. Collaborating in national and EU projects to integrate sustainability aspects into product design, development and decision-making processes.
4. Communicating results and recommendations to societal stakeholders and partners within projects and transdisciplinary activities
5. Preparing reports, publications, presentations, and organizing workshops
Starting date
01.02.2026
Personal qualification
We expect:
6. A completed university degree (Master’s) in engineering, natural sciences, or environmental sciences, as well as a completed doctorate
7. Very good knowledge and experience in sustainability, life cycle assessment (LCA), life cycle costing (LCC), and social sustainability assessment (S-LCA)
8. Familiarity with energy technologies, energy scenarios, chemical processes, and raw material extraction
9. Ability to work independently and in teams, strong organizational skills, and good communication abilities
10. Excellent German and English language skills (spoken and written)
11. Interest in working in an interdisciplinary and international team
Salary
Salary category 13, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.