We are looking for a Junior Researcher (part-time) - Sustainability Assessment

Support the transformation toward a resource-efficient and climate-neutral future through Life Cycle Assessment, Techno-Economic and Socio-Economic Assessment of emerging technologies, circular economy systems, and sustainable value chains.

Your tasks

As a Junior Researcher you will:

• Conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) using professional software (e.g., Python, openLCA).
• Perform Techno-Economic and Socio-Economic Assessments of technologies or systems, including cost models, risk and scenario analysis.
• Contribute to the scientific development of PhD projects in collaboration with universities and our team.
• Support data collection, modeling & interpretation of environmental & economic sustainability indicators.
• Write scientific publications, project reports, and present your work at conferences and workshops.

Your interests

• You are eager to pursue a PhD in the field of sustainability assessment or a related area.
• You hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in sustainability / resource management / environmental science, or similar.
• You are experienced or interested in LCA and techno-economic modeling.
• You are diligent, well-organized, and capable of working independently in a research setting.
• You are familiar with scientific writing; experience with  software such as openLCA and Python/R is a plus.

Start 10/2025

Your benefits

• Contribution to transfer towards a sustainable energy system and a circular bioeconomy.
• The opportunity to develop a PhD thesis within the framework of ongoing research projects.
• A stimulating interdisciplinary environment with experienced researchers.
• Flexible working hours and options for remote work (partially).
• Structured supervision and access to academic and professional networks.            
• A team culture that values autonomy, collaboration, and curiosity.

Location: Gewerbepark Haag 3, 3250 Wieselburg-Land
Employment: 20-30 hours per week
Min. Salary: € 3,963 for 38.5 hours

We value and promote the diversity of skills of our employees and therefore welcome all applications. BEST aims to increase the proportion of women and expressly encourages qualified women to apply.

Christa Dißauer
Tel.: +43 5 02378 - 9455
christa.dissauer@best-research.eu

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