Researcher for the University Institute in Social Life Cycle Assessment

What does this position entail?

• Performing Social Life Cycle Assessments (S-LCAs) for energy storage technologies, focusing on their social impacts
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to integrate S-LCA findings with environmental and economic assessments
• Analysing social data related to labour, human rights, and community engagement
• Developing methodologies for assessing social impacts, considering stakeholder perspectives
• Contributing to frameworks and tools for incorporating social considerations into decision-making processes

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Social Sciences, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, or related field
• Profound understanding of social impact assessment frameworks and social indicators
• A track record of scholarly publications related to social impact assessment or sustainability
• Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research teams
• Prior experience in stakeholder engagement or qualitative research methods would be advantageous.
• Moral and civil integrity

What we offer?

• Background of a stable employer
• The possibility of career growth and personal development
• 30 days of vacation
• Meals at the staff cafeteria with the contribution of the employer
• Possibility of further training and education
• Other benefits provided by the employer – e.g. a discounted mobile tariff for family members as well, the possibility of discounted use of our recreational facilities, university nursery school, discounts with partners.

Job information:

Place of work: Zlín

Expected starting date: January 2024 or by agreement

Type of employment: for a fixed period of time with the possibility of extension

Full-time job.

Application requirements:

• Brief structured CV with defined level of English knowledge
• Brief summary of previous professional, scientific and research activities, including an overview of completed internships;
• Proofs of completed education, i.e. copies of diplomas or documents proving achievement of the PhD title
• statutory declaration of integrity (only if candidate is NOT a TBU employee)

Please send the applications preferentially electronically to kariera@utb.cz, no later than 6. 11. 2023 or eventually mail them to:

Univerzita Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně,
oddělení rozvoje lidských zdrojů
nám. T. G. Masaryka 5555,
760 01 Zlín

A scan/copy of educational documents and an affidavit of integrity must be attached to the application.

UNI reserves the right not to fill the position.

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