Postdoc position in assessing life cycle impacts of pest control options - DTU Sustain
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
JOB DESCRIPTION
Do you want to build a career in developing science-based solutions for addressing society’s grand environmental sustainability aspects? Do you want to work with international front-runners in sustainability assessment, life cycle assessment (LCA) method development, and absolute sustainability assessment? Do you want to innovate in the field of assessing impacts on pollution in an inspiring environment and strong research team? Then, this postdoctoral position might be the right fit for you!
You will develop methods for evaluating environmental impacts of different pest control options on ecosystems and human health. This includes conventional pesticide use, use of biopesticides and use of inorganic pesticide substances, such as sulfur.
In DTU Sustain’s section for Quantitative Sustainability Assessment (QSA), you will become part of an energetic and team-based research environment with around 30 international staff, postdocs, and PhD students.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department within environmental impact modelling, data evaluation, and life cycle impact assessment. Your postdoctoral work will be embedded in one or more national or international projects, where you will work with a team of experts from different partner organizations.
Your primary tasks will be to:
Develop frameworks and indicators for quantifying emissions of pest control agents, such as pesticides and biopesticides
Develop characterization methods for environmental impacts of pest control agents on ecosystems and human health
Assess relative/absolute environmental performance of different pest control technologies
Participate in teaching activities including supervision of MSc student projects, and co-supervision of PhD student projects
Required qualifications
You should have a PhD degree in civil or environmental engineering, or a similar degree. You should have expertise in the fields of mass balance modelling, impact assessment, and computational data science. Expertise in developing methods for LCA is also expected, with special focus on toxicity and ecotoxicity characterization.
Special expertise in developing mathematical models to characterize impacts and damage on the environment, advanced skills in programming, machine learning and/or geospatial modelling are a clear advantage. A strong motivation for analytical research and excellent communication skills in English are essential for a successful application.
As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The period of employment is 36 months. Expected starting date is 1 June 2024. The position is a full-time position.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Peter Fantke, email: pefan@dtu.dk
You can read more about the DTU Sustain department at https://sustain.dtu.dk/en
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 22 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time).
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
Application (cover letter)
CV
Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
List of publications
1-2 support letters from professional referees (e.g. former supervisors, senior collaborators)
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering (DTU Sustain) is one of the largest university departments specializing in environmental and resource engineering in Europe. The department conducts research, development & scientific advice and provides educational programs and service to society. We are working to develop new environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies, methods and solutions, and to disseminate this knowledge to society and future generations of engineers. The department has approximately 300 employees from more than 30 nationalities.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
JOB INFO
Job Identification
3310
Job Category
VIP B
Posting Date
03/07/2024, 01:18 PM
Apply Before
03/23/2024, 04:29 AM
Locations
Bygningstorvet, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK
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