About this role
This is NTNU NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim. At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world. You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here. Video: https://youtu.be/Xt-yHCN5QS0 About the position For a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree. The PhD Candidate position is part of AIMARIA - Accelerating Innovation in Marine AI-powered Bioprospecting. AIMARIA is a large European research project focused on the discovery and demonstration of sustainable production routes for high-value marine bioactive compounds. The project involves several universities, research institutes, and companies across Europe and New Zealand, and is coordinated by NTNU, Department of Biotechnology and Food Science. The PhD position shall deliver actionable recommendations for sustainability, circularity and social acceptance of synthesis pathways, enzymes and compounds. The work shall embed environmental, economic and societal life-cycle performance to design and decision-making for production marine bioactives through prospective life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis. The candidate shall also contribute to address societal expectations and ethical use of marine resources through engagement with indigenous, regulatory and societal stakeholder perspectives. Are you motivated to take a step towards a doctorate and open up exciting career opportunities? As a PhD Candidate with us, you will work to achieve your doctorate, and at the same time gain valuable experience that qualifies you for a further career in higher education and research, in and outside academia. IndEcol is a pioneer in the development and application of industrial ecology methods, as well as the use of large data sets and scientific computing in industrial ecology. We focus on understanding resource use and environmental pollution associated with human activities, assessing the environmental aspects of different technologies and modeling society’s use of materials. IndEcol combines world-class competence in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Input-Output analysis (I/O), and Material Flow Analysis (MFA) with scientists’ contribution to IPCC and IPBES assessment reports, the International Resource Panel, active participation to the Life-Cycle Initiative hosted by UN Environment, and numerous publications featured in high-ranked journals. IndEcol hosts its own International MSc program and contributes to NTNU’s engineering education. The research team consisting of eight faculty members, the Industrial Ecology Digital Laboratory, and about 70 researchers, Post Docs. and PhD students. More information can be found at https://www.ntnu.edu/indecol . Your immediate leader is Associate Professor Johan Berg Pettersen at Dept. of energy and process engineering and Industrial Ecology Programme. Duties of the position Conduct prospective life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis of selected biosynthesis routes. Contribute to mapping of societal expectations and socio-economic implications of technologies, including engagement with indigenous, regulatory, and societal stakeholders. Actively communicate findings and collaborate with partners in AIMARIA. Disseminate research findings in scholarly journals and international conferences. Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment. Required selection criteria You must have a relevant Master's degree in engineering, biotechnology, industrial ecology, or equivalent. Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been obtained at master's level. Master students can apply, but the master's degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position. You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master's degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU's grading scale . If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education. You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's Doctoral Programme You must prove good analytical and computational capabilities, through course information or thesis deliverables in the application. You must document good oral and written presentation skills in English. PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”. The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position. Preferred selection criteria Experience or course(s) in life cycle assessment and prospective LCA. Experience or courses in other methods from industrial ecology or relevant fields, such as material flow analysis, ecological risk assessment, social impact assessment. Competences in python programming. Personal characteristics To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to: Self-motivated and curious about science Able to work in detail, while also see the big picture. Interest in sharing and discussing findings with others Be flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. We offer An exciting job with an important mission in society Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment Career guidance and follow-up during the PhD period Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU Favorable terms as a member of the Norwegian Public