IMDEA Energy is opening a Postdoctoral Researcher position for the Systems Analysis Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates to work on life cycle sustainability assessment and ecodesign of hydrogen energy systems.

Tasks Description:

• Research and development on guidelines and tools for sustainability assessment of energy systems (in particular, hydrogen energy systems).
• Research and development in the field of ecodesign of hydrogen energy systems.
• Research and development on environmental, economic and social life cycle assessment of energy systems.
• Communicate and disseminate research results through high-quality scientific channels including high impact scientific publications, presentation in congresses, etc.

Compulsory Requirements

• PhD in Chemical, Environmental or Energy Engineering, or a related area.
• Deep knowledge in environmental, economic and/or social life cycle assessment, and ecodesign of product systems, as well as in specific software.

Other merits to value:

• Knowledge of fuel cells and hydrogen systems.
• Knowledge of eco-efficiency assessment and multi-criteria decision analysis.
• Good track of indexed scientific publications.
• Postdoctoral experience (≥ 1 year) is an asset.
• Participation in networks, research projects and contracts in the field of sustainability assessment and energy systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. 

• Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
• Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
• Knowledge of English.
• Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.

Remuneration: Between 36.000€ – 39.000€ Gross Salary per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.

*The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.

Duration of the contract: One-year renewable appointment depending on performance.

IMDEA Energía: Móstoles, Madrid.