Research assistant (f/m/d) – Sustainability assessment of technical systems

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Part-time

Research and Instruction

At the Department of Sustainable Systems Engineering (INATECH), a research assistant position is available as soon as possible. Research assistant (f/m/d) – Sustainability assessment of technical systems

Application deadline: 28. February 2026
Publication date: 19. January 2026
Start-date: 1. April 2026
Scope of work: Part-time position (32 Monatsstunden)
Id no.: 00004800

Description

Your Challenges

· Collaboration and support in interdisciplinary research projects on the ecological and economic evaluation of technical systems

· Literature research and analysis, scientific writing

· Data collection and analysis

· Application of scientific methods like Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), scenario analysis,

· Graphical presentation of research results

· Creation of presentations

· Support in teaching activities

Your Profile

· Structured and independent work style, as well as a high level of motivation to participate in interdisciplinary research

· Reliability, commitment, teamwork skills, and strong communication skills

· Knowledge of sustainability assessment of technical systems is an advantage

· Experience with quantitative modeling and assessment methods and software, as well as programming skills (e.g., Python) and knowledge of operations research, are an advantage

· Excellent written and spoken German and English skills

We Offer

· Varied tasks and participation in national and international research projects

· Acquisition of knowledge in the areas of life cycle assessment, material flow modeling, and resource management

· Excellent preparation for writing academic papers (seminar papers, bachelor's or master's theses)

· Flexible working hours

· Scope: 32 hours per month, acc. to University of Freiburg’s remuneration (link)

· Contract duration: 6 months (long-term employment is the goal)

Application

Please submit your complete application documents (short motivation, CV, certificates) by 28 February 2026 as a single PDF file via email to: Prof. Dr. Rebekka Volk (rebekka.volk@inatech.uni-freiburg.de).

The position is limited to 30. September 2026.

Application

Please send your application including supporting documents mentioned above citing the reference number 00004800, by 28. February 2026 at the latest. Please send your application to the following address in written or electronic form:

Institut für Nachhaltige Technische Systeme - INATECH
Professur für Nachhaltigkeitsbewertung Technischer Systeme
Emmy-Noether-Straße 2
79110 Freiburg

For further information, please contact Mrs. Prof. Dr. Rebekka Volk on the phone number +49 761 203 2716 or E-Mail rebekka.volk@inatech.uni-freiburg.de.

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