Research Assistant: LCA of Buildings at Aalborg University

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At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of The Built Environment a position as Research Assistant in Life Cycle Assessment of Buildings are open for appointment from 15th of October 2025 or soon thereafter.

The position is available for a period of 2 years with the possibility for extension and will be with the Division of Sustainability of Buildings located in Copenhagen.

Your work tasks

The position is related to several research ongoing projects where we work with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of buildings. These projects aim to improve the current methods and knowledge within LCA. You will be working together with our researchers, gathering data, conducting analysis and engage in writing reports in Danish. You will also be involved in our collaboration with industry partners such as gathering data etc.

Your Competencies

• A strong interest and curiosity in the environmental impacts of the built environment
• Knowledge about current LCA methods applied in buildings in Denmark
• Experience with the use of LCAbyg and use of EPD’s for LCA for buildings.
• Experience with the use of Simapro, Open LCA or similar tools is desirable.

Qualification requirements

Appointment as a research assistant requires academic qualifications at master's degree level (architect or engineer).

Who we are

BUILD the Department of the Built Environment, research, advice and educate with a holistic approach in the complex issues of the urban, residential and construction area. We are a part of Aalborg University and have more than 300 employees located in both Aalborg and Copenhagen. The work of the division of Sustainability of Buildings revolves around the sustainability assessment of buildings and their surroundings. The division has a special focus on improving the environmental profile of buildings through the use of life cycle assessments (LCA) in the construction industry through our tool for the industry, LCAbyg. We support the construction sector’s opportunities to contribute to achieving the necessary climate goals, environmental sustainability, and circular economy. Our latest research includes increased used of timber and biomaterials in construction, carbon reduction pathways, bottom-up and top-down approaches for carbon regulation among others.

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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 potential PhD diploma)
• List of publications. You may attach a maximum of 5 publications (optional). If you are applying for a position at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), you must submit a co-author statement, see template for co-author statement
• Documentation of teaching qualifications (optional). Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment, please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine orguidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this .
• 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 employmentThe 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).

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