Deadline: September 30

PostDoc Position at ETH ZURICH
 
The Chair of Sustainability and Technology within the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics of ETH Zurich investigates organizational responses to environmental challenges from an integrated technology, management, and policy perspective. Our main empirical fields are energy technologies and climate change. To strengthen our team, we are now looking for another Postdoctoral/Senior Researcher. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research on either management strategies in the context of technology and innovation (e.g., based on the resource-based view or institutional theory) or technological change (e.g., from a systems or policy perspective on innovation).
 
You hold a PhD in a management related field and have a clear aspiration to pursue an academic career, as documented by your publications. In addition, your previous interest in business strategies and/or technologies related to sustainability in general, climate change, or energy issues is valuable to us.
  We offer an entrepreneurial research atmosphere within a dynamic team at a leading academic institution. We also offer national and international development opportunities through several collaborations within academia and with industry as well as a competitive salary and an attractive location. The starting date is negotiable.
This is an abridged version of the full position announcement which is available at www.SusTec.ethz.ch. For additional information, please visit our web page or contact us via email. We look forward to receiving your application by September 30, 2010.
 
Prof. Dr. Volker Hoffmann
Dept. of Management, Technology, and Economics
ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Email                vhoffmann@ethz.ch
Web                  www.sustec.ethz.ch

Location: Washington, DC

Deadline:

Description

Energy, Environment & Transportation

Climate Change & Sustainability

Washington, DC area

 

About ICF International
ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF's Web site is www.icfi.com.

 

ICF's Energy, Environment & Transportation group offers results and solutions to a broad range of clients in the energy industry in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. We have advised both private and public sector clients in all facets of the energy industry for more than 30 years. ICF International provides a portfolio of strategy, analysis, advisory services, and implementation tools to clients in the energy sector. Long recognized for innovative solutions, ICF International's combination of strategic, policy, risk management, market, and industry expertise enables us to advise clients from the inception of their business plan through the delivery of services to their customers.

Job Description:

ICF International seeks to hire an Associate with experience and interest in the area of life-cycle assessment (LCA) and materials management.  This position in our Alternative Energy and Resource Conservation practice will be based in Washington, DC. ICF works with both public and private sector clients including some of the most recognizable Fortune 500 global corporations.  Using life-cycle inventory expertise, our team provides solutions that relate to energy use, material choices, waste disposal, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.  We have decades of experience working on various aspects of the climate change issue and have studied life-cycle GHGs and energy use for materials since the mid-1990s. 

The selected candidate will contribute to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff. You will have an opportunity to apply your experience and academic knowledge to interesting projects with public and private sector clients, assist in business development, and interact with experts and clients in the field, while building content knowledge and consulting skills.  Associates advance in our consulting practice, with increasing responsibility for project management and client contact.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Work on projects that are part of ICF’s expanding work in the field of LCA, materials management, and supply-chain carbon footprinting.  Examples of past and ongoing projects include calculation of life-cycle GHG emissions impacts of different disposal methods for common materials; study of the GHG mitigation potential and mitigation costs of different materials management strategies; product carbon footprinting analyses; and assessment of life-cycle GHG impacts from the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standard.

·         Specific LCA sectors could include waste (municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, manure), electronics, food and agriculture, alternative fuels, renewable energy, consumer products, and packaging, among others.

·         Day-to-day work would include conducting LCAs; carbon footprint analysis; writing fact sheets, case studies and guidance documents; program reporting; policy research and design; working with junior staff; contributing to proposals and other business development efforts.

Basic Qualifications: 

·         Master's degree with a minimum of two years of experience or Bachelor's degree with four years of experience.  Experience should be relevant to the position.

·         Life-cycle assessment knowledge and experience.

·         Familiarity with one or more common LCA software packages, such as GaBi and SimaPro.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

·         An interest in and/or knowledge of energy/environmental issues, as well as varied public policy issues.

·         Commitment to outstanding analytics, research, and writing.

·         Excellent written and oral communications skills, computer proficiency, organized, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task.

·         Strong spreadsheet development skills.

·         The ability to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·         Interest in contributing to business and proposal development efforts.

Professional Skills:

·         Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making capabilities.

·         Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.

·         Ability to work on teams and with outside clients and vendors.

·         Excellent problem solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions.

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

 

ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V

 

To apply for this or other positions at ICF, visit our Career Center at https://icfi.taleo.net/careersection/icf_prof_ext/jobdetail.ftl. Find this position using its Job Number: 1000000844.

Deadline: August 26th, 2010

Background:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP's Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE) works with International and non-governmental organizations, national and local governments, business and industry to develop and Implement policies, strategies and practices that are cleaner and safer, incorporate environmental costs, use natural resources efficiently, reduce pollution and risks for humans and the environment, and enable the implementation of conventions and international agreements. This post is located in the Sustainable Consumption and Production Branch (SCP) of UNEP/DTIE in Paris, France.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Officer coordinating the Marrakech Process and the overall supervision of the head of the Goods and Services Unit, in the Sustainable Consumption and Production Branch (SCP), the incumbent will perform the following duties:
1. Support the organization of the International Meeting of the Marrakech Process (MP)/Intersessional Meeting of CSD.
a) Support coordination and work together with United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) in the preparation of the international/intersessional meeting and the CSD 19.
b) Contribute to the drafting/revision of the background papers, in particular to the development of the 10 Year Framework of Programmes (10 YFP) proposal and elaboration of the Marrakech Process (MP) progress report.
c) Liaison with the Advisory Committee, (AC) sharing information on the preparation of the meeting and seeking advice. This will also include the preparation of the AC meeting back to back to the intersessional meeting.
d) Support the organization and coordination of the working groups planned for the meeting.
e) Support the drafting of the meeting report
2. Support regional strategies and initiatives of the Marrakech Process:
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a) Support UNEP regional offices work to develop and implement regional SCP programmes/initiatives, including the outcomes of the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD), Regional Implementation Meetings (RIM)s.
b) Assist in building new initiatives and partnerships on SCP promoting and implementing SCP in the regions.
c) Ensure cooperation among the regions, the Marrakech Task Forces, Major Groups and development agencies to support the SCP strategies, programmes and initiatives.
d) Support UNEP regional officers in the organization of regional and sub-regional meetings under the Marrakech Process, to feed into the design and implementation of the 10 YFP. Participate in the preparation of project proposals (and fund raising) to support the implementation of regional strategies.
e) Participate in regional meetings, give presentations, provide training and act as a UNEP secretariat if requested.
3. Contribute to innovative approaches to strengthen the engagement of the Business and Industry sector as well as support cooperation with the UNEP’s Green Economy Initiative (GEI):
a) Promote and support the development of joint projects and partnerships with business serving as pilot implementation of 10 YFP on SCP at the regional and national level, including through the Marrakech Task Forces.
b) Streamline input of Business and Industry Forum to design of 10 YFP to allow integration with that of governments and other stakeholders.
c) Coordinate with UNEP Green Economy team, providing inputs to the Green Economy Initiative (GEI) reports as well as collectively identifying possible joint projects.
d) Contribute to the preparations of Rio+20, providing inputs on SCP and the role relevant policies and the 10 YFP in transitioning to a Green Economy.
4. Support the overall activities of the Marrakech Process:
a) Prepare briefing notes, updates and speeches on the MP, CSD 19 preparations and negotiations on the 10 YFP.
b) Participate in the preparation of fundraising proposals to support the development and implementation of the 10 YFP.
c) Assist in the budget management and administration work.
d) Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
Professionalism: Knowledge and research on sustainable consumption and production project/programme implementation ability. Good research and analytical skills, combining economic, environmental and developmental perspectives. Ability to foster co-operation among a diversity of public officials and relevant stakeholders; deliver technical support for the development of the 10YFP and be able to coordinate a research project. Experience with assessing and demonstrating the potential for environmental and SCP projects.
Communication: Excellent communication skills, written and spoken as well as ability to draft/edit a variety of written reports; exhibiting interest in having two-way communication; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others, and able to work in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment, working with transparency and building trust and confidence with colleagues and staff members.
Planning and Organizing: Planning and organization: Ability to identify priority activities and assignments, allocation of appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.
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Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social development, economics and public policies, sustainable development and/or environmental studies. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
At least five years work experience in the area of sustainable development, sustainable consumption and production and development of environmental policies/initiatives, out of which at least two years should be at the international level. Experience in developing countries is required. Knowledge of the UN system is an advantage.
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Other Skills:
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet) are required
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. See UN website http:www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/index.html
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates. All applications to be sent to the following address on or before the deadline of 26/08/2010. Applicants should send a completed United Nations P.11 or Galaxy Personal History Form together with a covering letter of one to two pages summarizing how they meet the requirements of the job to: e-mail to: Lowri.rees@unep.org UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the email address above. PLEASE QUOTE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO.: NA-10-29 (Applications without Correct Vacancy Number will not be Considered) The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES).
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS

Deadline: September 19, 2010

University of Surrey, DEFRA /ESRC/ Scottish Government Funded Research on Sustainable Lifestyles & ESRC Research Group on Lifestyles, Values and the Environment (RESOLVE) Research Co-ordinator (RAII)
Ref: 7650 Salary up to £37,839 per annum
(subject to experience and qualifications)

We are seeking to recruit a highly-motivated and experienced post-doctoral researcher with substantial expertise in environmental sustainability and a strong track record of conducting social research. This post is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in a novel and exciting initiative on sustainable lifestyles reporting directly to UK policymakers.
The Research Co-ordinator will provide direct support to Professor Jackson, Director of the newly-formed Sustainable Lifestyles Research Group (SLRG). Combining day-to-day research coordination with internal and external liaison activities, s/he will also develop and conduct a key research project exploring how evidence is provided to and used by government. In addition, s/he will provide vital input to a major longitudinal qualitative household study.

Funded by DEFRA, ESRC and the Scottish Government, the SLRG is an innovative 3 year project which aims to achieve new and relevant understandings of the processes which lead to changes in people’s
behaviours and practices and to provide advice on realistic strategies to encourage more sustainable lifestyles. The post will be based in the Centre for Environmental Strategy, an internationally-acclaimed centre of excellence on sustainable development. It takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the analysis of sustainable systems, to develop action-oriented, policy-relevant responses to long-term environmental and
social issues. (See http://www.ces-surrey.org.uk/)

The post will be appointed from 1st October 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter. Informal enquiries can be made to Prof Tim Jackson (t.jackson@surrey.ac.uk). For an application pack and to apply on-line please go to our website www.surrey.ac.uk/vacancies If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact Miss Karen Truss, HR Assistant, on tel: +44 (0) 1483 686060 or by e-mail: k.truss@surrey.ac.uk

Please quote Post Ref No: 7650 Further information about RESOLVE can be found at http://www.surrey.ac.uk/resolve/ Closing date for applications: 19th September 2010 For further information about the University of Surrey, please visit www.surrey.ac.uk We acknowledge, understand and embrace cultural diversity

Deadline: October 31, 2010

Location:  Yale School of Forestry & Environmental StudiesNew Haven, CT

 

Junior or Senior Faculty Positions in the Environment

 

The Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies seeks up to three exceptional natural, physical or social scientists to diversify and/or strengthen the current teaching and research portfolio of a strongly interdisciplinary School.  The openings are available at both the tenure-track junior level and at the senior level.  Ideal candidates will have an outstanding record of original scholarship and will also demonstrate potential for collaborating with natural, physical and social scientists within the School and more broadly at Yale, to address environmental issues of societal importance, such as the science, policy and management of forest and freshwater resources, biodiversity, agriculture and land use, urbanization, and air pollution.  Applications from candidates with strengths in environmental economics, the conservation and management of tropical forests, or holistic approaches to energy systems, will be particularly welcome.  Successful candidates will be expected to develop an internationally recognized research program that involves graduate students, to work across disciplinary boundaries in a collegial environment, and to teach in both the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and in Yale College.  

 

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and the names of four references via email to fesdeansoffice@yale.edu or via surface mail to:

 

  Environment Faculty Searches

  c/o Pilar Montalvo, Dean’s Office

  Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies

  195 Prospect Street

  New Haven, CT 06511

  USA

 

Prior to applying, candidates should explore the School’s website

(www.environment.yale.edu) and consider how their expertise can strengthen or complement the strengths of the existing faculty of the School.

Applications received by October 29, 2010 will receive full consideration. For more information about the position, contact Assistant Dean Pilar Montalvo at pilar.montalvo@yale.edu.

 

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Men and women of diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

Location: Eindhoven
Deadline: August 31st

Eindhoven University of Technology

has a vacancy for

2 PhD students (1,0 ft)

in the field of sustainability transitions and innovation studies

within the subdepartment of Innovation Sciences (IS).

The Department of Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciencess (IE&IS) has several BSc and MSc programmes. Education and research in the department focus on the development and use of technology in a business and society-oriented context. Research is design and application oriented, based on fundamental scientific insights and methods. Main areas of interest are operations management, innovation management and policy and human-technology interaction.

The Department of Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciencess (IE&IS) is seeking applications for 2 PhD positions in the field of sustainability transitions and innovation studies. The research project “Experimenting for Sustainability in India and Thailand: a transitions perspective on sustainable electricity and mobility initiatives” is conducted within the Eindhoven Centre for Innovation Studies (ECIS, for more information see http://ecis.ieis.tue.nl/), and specifically within the transitions research group (http://www.transitionstudies.org/).

Project description

One of the greatest challenges for global sustainability is the nature of development in rapidly-growing Asian countries. It is recognised, not least in these countries themselves, that a ‘greener’ model of growth is needed, taking account of rising scarcity and prices of key inputs like energy, as well as limits imposed by regional and global environmental systems, including climate.

New more sustainable technologies will be fundamental to new models of growth. But the key question is: where do these technologies emerge and how do they come to be widely adopted? Much literature on technology and development argues that through a process of ‘catch up’ technological capabilities and innovation systems are built-up, enabling the absorption and innovation of new technologies. This suggests that the innovation of sustainable technologies will also occur primarily in advanced countries, and subsequently adopted in less developed economies.

This research programme takes a different perspective. The urgent demand for sustainable solutions, the increasing globalisation of knowledge and technology, and the need to respond to complex social and market conditions, means that innovation of sustainable technologies can and does take place in less-developed contexts. This research aims to provide the first systematic attempt to inventory and understand the contribution of ‘sustainability experiments’ (defined as highly-novel, practice-oriented projects aiming to develop sustainable technologies). The programme aims to build upon and contribute to recent system innovation theories such as the Multi-Level-Perspective and Strategic Niche Management. Empirically the focus will be on electricity and mobility experiments in India and Thailand.

The programme exists of five sub-projects. We are currently seeking applications for 2 projects on electricity experiments in India and mobility experiments in Thailand. As a PhD student you will be collaborating in the programme with 2 PhD students in India and Thailand, and with a post-doctoral researcher in The Netherlands. The projects will include considerable fieldwork in the respective countries.

Requirements

We welcome applications from candidates with a Master degree and an excellent academic record in innovation studies and management, science, technology and society (STS) studies, development studies, history of technology, or other relevant MSc programs.

We offer:

·         a challenging job in a dynamic and ambitious University;

·         a PhD appointment for a period of 4 years;

·         gross salary is in the range of €28.500 - €36.500 per annum (on a full-time basis), this includes 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end of year allowance.

·         a broad package of fringe benefits (including an excellent technical infrastructure, child care, moving expenses, savings schemes, coverage of costs of publishing  the dissertation and excellent sports facilities);

·         the university covers the costs of publishing your dissertation.

As part of an equal opportunity scheme, women are explicitly requested to apply. Attaining a PhD at Eindhoven University of Technology provides you with excellent career opportunities.

Information

More information about this position is available from: http://www.jobs.tue.nl and http://ecis.ieis.tue.nl/. Further information: Caren van Overdijk, personnel officer IE&IS, (pz.ieis@tue.nl).

A detailed project description and other more elaborate information is available on request from the project’s supervisor: dr. Rob Raven (r.p.j.m.raven@tue.nl).

Application

You can send your application the following documents (all in English) to dr. Rob Raven:

·         A letter of interest and motivation;

·         An extensive curriculum vitae.

Applications should be received by August 31^th 2010.

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009DA

Location: Houston, Texas

Deadline: NA

Company Overview

ConocoPhillips is an international, integrated energy company with operations in more than 30 countries. As the third-largest integrated energy company in the United States and fourth largest refiner in the world, ConocoPhillips' goal is to deliver energy in a safe, environmentally and socially responsible manner.

Visit:  http://www.conocophillips.com/EN/careers/cop_careers/job_search/pages/index.aspx (Type in life cycle as key word and search)

More than 30,000 ConocoPhillips employees work worldwide to consistently deliver top performance and value to maintain the company's global market position. Employees' individual talents and strengths combine to create a diverse and energized work force within ConocoPhillips. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "COP."

  

Responsibilities

 

The responsibilities of the Life Cycle Analyst may include:

• Contributing to an active research program on developing and upgrading life cycle assessment models and tools for Upstream, Downstream and Emerging Business Technology projects
• Providing consulting and technical expertise to internal and external efforts involving life cycle assessment
• Interfacing with Fuels & Regulatory Affair, Corporate Strategy & Planning, Upstream and Downstream Technology groups 

Basic/Required Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering or a closely related discipline
• 3+ years experience in life cycle assessment and/or environmental risk analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

 Preferred Qualifications

• Independent research capability and self-motivation
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal and team-working ability
• Technical proficiency and expert knowledge in process simulation, conceptual engineering design, and experiences in economic analysis
• Highly developed understanding of principles and methodology for evaluating greenhouse gas emissions, water and land use impacts for crude production and refining processes
• Knowledge and experience in climate change and sustainability issues, and regulatory affair

 

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date 

ConocoPhillips is an equal opportunity employer

Location: Canberra Australia

Deadline: N/A

New Position at the CSIRO: Environmental Input-Output Analyst

CSIRO seeks to appoint a motivated scientist with a social science background and demonstrated experience in environmental input-output economics applied to questions of sustainable use of natural resources. The position will be based within the research program’s Social Systems, Institutions and Governance Research Group in Canberra. A familiarity and interest in lifestyles, consumption, resource use and sustainability research will be essential. The position will involve applying input-output analysis – including hybrid and physical input-output analysis – to applied research questions to inform policies that may support sustainable consumption and production. The role includes conducting empirical research and data analysis and theoretical development, publishing and communicating results to the scientific and policy community. A successful applicant will be expected to work independently and to contribute to an interdisciplinary research team for sustainable consumption and production.

Location: Canberra
Salary: $83K - $90K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Ref No: 2010/453

For further information about CSIRO please visit www.csiro.au or e-mail Dr Heinz Schandl heinz.schandl@csiro.au