Researcher for the University Institute in Social Life Cycle Assessment
Tomas Bata University in Zlín
University Institute
announces a selection procedure for the position of Researchers in Social Life Cycle Assessment at University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin.
The position aims to develop Social Impact Assessment methods such as Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) of energy storage technologies.
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:
- 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.