Postdoctoral researcher in sustainability assessment for the bioeconomy

Jobbeskrivelse
The full-time postdoctoral position offers a three-year, fixed-term opportunity at the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Aalborg University, for a researcher who wants to advance sustainability assessment in the bioeconomy. The position is based at the Department of Sustainability and Planning (PLAN) in Aalborg and starting 1 November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Your work tasks
As a postdoctoral researcher in sustainability assessment for the bioeconomy you will develop and apply quantitative methods to understand the environmental impacts of bio-based products, technologies and systems. You will contribute to ongoing research projects at the Department of Sustainability and Planning (PLAN), Aalborg University, campus Aalborg, and collaborate with colleagues working on bioeconomy, circular economy and green transition. You will specifically contribute to European research projects on blue biomass valorization via different technologies for micro and macro algae production and biorefinery, as well as other research projects with bioeconomy focus.

You are expected to publish in international journals, present at conferences and, where relevant, contribute to research proposals and collaboration with external partners such as companies or authorities. The position may include a limited amount of teaching and supervision within sustainability assessment, life cycle thinking and related topics.

Your competencies
You hold a PhD in a relevant field such as industrial ecology, environmental engineering, sustainability science, environmental management or a related area. You have experience with sustainability assessment methods, including life cycle assessment and related modelling approaches, and you have applied these in cases and analysis related to biobased products and the bioeconomy in general. You are very well-versed working with data, models, statistics, simulations, and in general quantitative methods. Basic experience with programming (e.g. python) is a requirement, while having strong coding skills is a plus.
You have documented scientific publications in the specific research area of the position, communicate clearly in English and can work both independently and in teams. You contribute positively to the research environment and are open to interdisciplinary collaboration. Experience with teaching, supervision or collaboration with external partners is an advantage but not a requirement.

Who we are
The Department of Sustainability and Planning (PLAN) at Aalborg University focuses on sustainability and the green transition across areas such as circular economy, urban, energy and environmental planning, environmental assessment and climate-related topics. The department combines social science and technical perspectives and offers an international and collegial research environment.
You will join a department that values collaboration, knowledge sharing and a healthy work–life balance. You will have opportunities to develop your research profile, engage in interdisciplinary projects and participate in national and international networks. Terms of employment will follow Aalborg University’s standard regulations and will be specified in the final advertisement.

The position is specifically located at the Life Cycle Sustainability (LCS) group.
https://www.en.plan.aau.dk/research/life-cycle-sustainability

Qualification requirements
Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.

How to apply
Your application must include the following:

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma)
• List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of five publications.
• Documentation of teaching qualifications if relevant.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position
• References/recommendations

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

Contacts

• Massimo Pizzol: +4599408369, [email protected]
• HR support: 99403031, [email protected]

Ansøgningsfrist
18-08-2026

Ref. nummer
2026/845

Afdeling
Department of Sustainability and Planning