PhD Opportunity: Circular Economy & Sustainability Science (CARE Project - HORIZON Program)
We are looking for a
PhD candidate
to join us as part of the
“Assessing Circular Rebound Effects under Sustainability Science” (CARE) project, which is part of a European research and innovation initiative funded by the
HORIZON program. The project aims to
transform food systems
by tackling food loss and waste through
reliable data
and
stakeholder engagement
within a unified framework to assess
economic, environmental, and social impacts. The goal is to drive
systemic change
and promote
sustainable practices
across Europe. Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will focus on: Developing the
theoretical and modeling framework
to quantify
rebound effects
of food loss prevention actions, following
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) principles
and
sustainability science. Quantifying the
environmental, social, and economic performance
of two pilot projects: one in the
meat sector in Spain
and another in the
fruit and vegetable sector in Greece. Creating
generalizable models
integrated into
LCA-based calculation tools, particularly using
Brightway software. Proposing
improvement actions
based on the obtained results, both within the
project’s pilot cases
and at the
European level. Writing
reports and scientific articles. Attending
project-related meetings, both online and in person. Translating
research insights into the construction sector, where
Grupo Construcía
primarily operates. Supporting
Life Cycle Sustainability (LCS) projects
developed by
Eco Intelligent Growth (EIG)
outside of the PhD scope. Why Join Us?
We offer a
unique opportunity
to develop an
industrial PhD
in a consultancy
pioneering circular economy implementation, under the supervision of two
leading research institutes
known for their excellence in scientific research in
economics and environmental sciences : Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA-UAB) Institute for Economic Analysis (IAE-CSIC) The project will be guided by
experts and professors
specializing in
Life Cycle Sustainability (LCS), Environmental Engineering, and Economic Analysis, with
strong presence in both academia and industry. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree
in
Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, or Engineering
related to
Circular Economy
(e.g., Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, etc.). Minimum
academic GPA of 6.5/10, calculated based on the total credits of higher education studies that grant access to official PhD programs. Knowledge and/or experience in
micro and/or macroeconomics
and/or
environmental impact assessment
(e.g.,
Life Cycle Analysis ). Experience or familiarity with
project management,
Python programming, and
LCA software
(Brightway, OpenLCA, SimaPro, etc.) is highly valued. Fluent Spanish and English. What We Offer
Permanent contract
from day one. Performance-based bonus. Adaptable work schedule, including
shorter workdays on Fridays. Supportive and dynamic work environment. Birthday off
as an additional vacation day.
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