Employment
Please apply in writing.
The Öko-Institut is a leading European research and consultancy institution working for a sustainable future. Ever since the Institute was founded in 1977, it has striven to build the foundations and forge the strategies needed to make sustainable development happen at all levels ' global, national and local. The key clients are ministries, industrial companies and the European Union. In addition, the Institute works for non-governmental organizations and environmental associations. At three locations the Institute employs more than 130 staff, including 100 researchers.
Sustainable Products & Material Flows
Our research division „Sustainable Products & Material Flows“, located
in Freiburg has an immediate opening for a
Research Associate
Task profile
- Autonomous handling of projects on life cycle assessment,
material flow analyses as well as product and corporate carbon footprint assessments; - Participation in the acquisition of externally funded projects;
- An interesting, multi-faceted and responsible job in a future-oriented and dynamic research institution;
- Close cooperation within interdisciplinary and dedicated teams.
Qualification profile
- Degree in engineering, natural or technical sciences;
- Expert knowledge in product-, technology- and process-oriented
research areas; - Practical experience in using the current software tools and databases for modelling, calculation and visualization of material and energy flow systems (e.g. umberto, ecoinvent);
- High level of communicative competence and a convincing demeanour towards our project partners and clients;
- Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken.
We can offer you
- Remuneration and social contributions according to our salary
agreement; - Option of part-time employment;
- A position initially limited to two years duration;
- Opportunities for further education and personal development.
We look forward to receiving your application, which should be sent via E-Mail to the address below until 2nd July 2010:
Öko-Institut e.V.
Barbara Hochscheid
E-Mail: b.hochscheid@oeko.de
Tel.: +49 (0)761 – 45295 - 45
Sustainable Products & Material Flows
Our research division „Sustainable Products & Material Flows“, located
in Freiburg has an immediate opening for a
Research Associate
Task profile
- Autonomous handling and management of projects in the context
of sustainable consumption focussing on the following areas on a
national and international scale: product policy, sustainability assess-ment of products and technologies, energy efficiency, environmental
labels, social standards; - Participation in the acquisition of externally funded projects;
- An interesting, multi-faceted and responsible job in a future-oriented and dynamic research institution;
- Close cooperation within interdisciplinary and dedicated teams.
Qualification profile
- Degree in engineering, natural or social sciences;
- Experiences in the acquisition and management of projects;
- Experiences in non-European countries – ideally in a developing
or emerging country; - High level of communicative competence and a convincing demeanour towards our project partners, clients, and in the context of stakeholder processes;
- Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken.
We can offer you
- Remuneration and social contributions according to our salary
agreement; - Option of part-time employment;
- A position initially limited to two years duration;
- Opportunities for further education and personal development.
We look forward to receiving your application, which should be sent via E-Mail to the address below until 2nd July 2010:
Öko-Institut e.V.
Barbara Hochscheid
E-Mail: b.hochscheid@oeko.de
Tel.: +49 (0)761 – 45295 - 45
