Researcher in Environmentally Extended Multi-Regional Input-Output Analysis Part-time

Researcher in Environmentally Extended Multi-Regional Input-Output Analysis

The researcher will work with Environmentally Extended Multi-Regional Input-Output Analysis (MRIO) especially focusing on developing and applying methods for prospective studies. The overall aim of the projects is to describe how environmental impacts from consumption can be reduced to sustainable levels. The successful applicant will work in several projects together with researchers and PhD students from KTH, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) and Statistics Sweden (SCB). The work may include writing applications for further work, presentations at international conferences, interaction with stakeholders, visit to LIST, teaching and supervision of students. The work will be performed at the Division of Sustainability Assessment and Management at the Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering at KTH, a multidisciplinary department where engineers, and natural and social scientist are working together to understand and develop solutions for a more sustainable society.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree
• Developed, used and published research on MRIO

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with prospective MRIO
• Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and especially prospective LCA, and other environmental systems analysis tools
• A background in Industrial Ecology, Economics or Sustainability science
• Programming skills
• Experience in teaching
• The ability to work towards research results being utilized in practice
• The ability to inform about research and development work
• Collaborative abilities
• Independence
• Experience from writing applications
• Knowledge in Swedish and Swedish society is useful, since the work will include Swedish case studies and interaction with Swedish stakeholders, but not required
• Experience of developing and leading activities and staff
• Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.