Organization: [Empa]
Location: Lerchenfeldstrasse 5 St. Gallen, Switzerland
Duration: 2 years, with the option for an extension.
Pay/Volunteer:
Deadline: 2022-06-07
Description: Empa is the research institute for materials science and technology of the ETH Domain and conducts cutting-edge research for the benefit of industry and the well-being of society.
In line with Empa’s mission, the Technology and Society Laboratory (TSL) creates and transfers knowledge to support the transition to a more sustainability society. In particular, TSL analyses novel materials and emerging technology applications with a focus on associated material and energy stocks & flows to evaluate them with regard to both the natural environment and societal constraints.
Within TSL, the Advancing Life Cycle Assessment Group (ALCA), is looking for
a Scientist (80% - 100%)
who will participate in data gathering activities to model and evaluate the potential environmental impacts from information & communication technologies (ICT). This work will thus update and develop our understanding of the ICT sector and its potential impacts on the environment.
The position is to be filled as soon as possible.
Your tasks
The open position will give you the opportunity to participate in data gathering activities for the creation and update of life cycle assessment (LCA) datasets on devices and use scenarios for the ICT sector. You will carry out a literature review, create life cycle inventory datasets and get feedback from experts during the review process. You will analyze the potential environmental impacts of ICT devices and use scenarios based on this new more recent information. The position will also provide the possibility to collaborate with other researchers on the use and development of the LCA framework.
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