Postdoctoral Research Fellow in sustainable built environment

Main responsibilities

• Conduct research on the lifespan of furniture and its implications for climate change mitigation.
• Conduct literature review to define the lifespan of forest products and the underlying factors affecting the lifespan.
• Conduct empirical studies (e.g. surveys and interviews) to collect primary data on the lifespan of specific products in use in the Swedish market.
• Collect data on users' perception and behavior towards the five stages of waste management hierarchy (reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, and dispose).
• Conduct lifecycle analysis of the specific products considering the complete chain from forest to end of life of the product.

About the role

The postdoctoral research fellow will be employed full-time for three years in Växjö.

About the Faculty of Technology

The Faculty of Technology strives to ensure that Linnaeus University’s vision permeates all of its activities, focusing on the key words Attractive Knowledge Environment, Prominent Research, Social Driving Force, and Global Values. The Faculty of Technology has broad operations spanning nine different departments through which Linnaeus University provides instruction education and conducts research. The Department of Built Environment and Energy Technology provides education and conducts research in energy processes and energy systems to support our society’s transition to a sustainable development and a low carbon economy.

Pay

Negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time employment for three years.

Benefits

N/A

Qualifications

• PhD in Sustainable Built Environment or related field.
• Experience in conducting research on the lifespan of forest products and waste management.
• Strong background in statistics and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Literature review and analysis.
• Data collection and analysis.
• Life cycle assessment.
• Waste management hierarchy understanding.
• Project management.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time employment for three years.

Application Instructions

Apply for a position at Linnaeus University. Deadline: 14 December 2022.