Post Doc - Techno-Economics of Sustainable Production and Consumption

The Sustainable Production and Consumption Unit has vacancies for post-doctoral researchers to carry out techno-economic analysis in the fields of clean technologies and products, waste management and recycling, and environmental management systems. The research will focus on the analysis of environmental and economic aspects of products, technologies and techniques, on the identification of best practices and on measures to reinforce the contribution of the different sectors to green growth. It will also cover the analysis of environmental policies and related regulatory instruments.

The successful candidate’s main tasks will consist of conducting, formulating and coordinating techno-economic studies, the management and monitoring of research tasks, analysis and summary of results and preparation of reports and reference documents for policy makers. 

He/she should have an academic and professional background in sciences, engineering or in applied economics. He/she should have a good overview of the different environmental problems and main industrial sources. Candidates should have a good understanding of the relationship between technology, economy, environment and consumption and production patterns as well as societal change and its policy implications. A good knowledge of EU Environmental and Sustainable Development Policies is an asset. Knowledge of quantitative tools such as LCA tools and cost-benefit analysis is an advantage.

Candidates must hold a PhD degree or have a minimum of 5 years research experience after the first university degree giving access to doctoral studies (which may include periods of training such as a masters degree), in a field relevant to the JRC's scientific activities. Candidates who have not yet completed all the formalities to obtain a PhD or who have not yet attained 5 years of research experience on the date of application may also be considered as eligible to apply. However the PhD must have been obtained or the 5 years of research experience reached prior to the signature of the grantholder contract.

A very good level of written and spoken English is essential and knowledge of at least one other EU language is compulsory.