Senior Sustainability Engineer

• Developing and carrying out research activities strongly related with the sustainable evaluation and validation of novel processes and technologies
• Conducting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Life Cycle Cost studies (LCC), Social LCA (sLCA) and Eco-design activities both for international projects and private contracts
• Circular Economy modelling
• Carbon and water footprint calculation
• Material Flow Analysis (MFA)
• modelling and simulation of specific processes
• Levelized Cost Analysis
• proposition of Material Circularity Indicators (MCI)
• Risk Assessments in terms of Health and Safety criteria of the process/product considered
• Recyclability assessments
• Inventory and analysis of the regulatory and certification framework of the targeted project, to facilitate its standardisation and market uptake
• Performing these tasks and studies in diverse and transversal sectors, aligned with the activities of current projects, and also with the European research and innovation strategy

• Over 5 years of professional experience in research and innovation
• Strong engineering knowledge basis
• Specific knowledge in Eco-design and Life Cycle Assessment methodology
• Ability to support the generation of valuable insights on sustainability related topics, and in preparing clear and compelling reports and presentations of results (mainly in English)
• Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in scientific field (e.g. Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry or Engineering among others)
• PhD or postdoctoral activity in the field of Sustainable Development, LCA and Eco-Design, showing a strong understanding and analytical skills towards sustainability topics
• Excellent level of Spanish and English (C1/C2 level in both languages)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment and adaptive capabilities to different research sectors
• Ready to face new challenges, able to work under pressure and used to EU deadlines, ability to work effectively as a member of a team, flexibility, and high motivation
• Problem-solving approach, proactive and decisive attitude
• Full availability to travel

Experience in European R&D projects (FP7, H2020) is an asset

Positive work environment, with a professional team in a dynamic developing company