• Position Title: Graduate Research Scientist (LCA/Agrifood)
• Time Fraction: Full-time
• Tenure: 2 years with 6 months’ probationary period
• Location: 2/398 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC 306

About Lifecycles:

Lifecycles is a leading provider of environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) research, consulting, training as well as software tools on sustainability metrics for companies and governments in Australia and around the world.

We use life cycle approaches to enable businesses and policy makers to understand the full impact of their activities and to improve their sustainability performance. Our experienced team is undertaking complete LCAs for diverse clients across all sectors of the economy and the globe.

Lifecycles also provides data, software, modelling support and methodological training to the Australian LCA community.

Job Summary:

The Graduate Research Scientist (LCA/Agrifood) is responsible for:

• Undertaking LCA projects from beginning to end
• Handling large databases, data processing and analysis
• Creating complex models in Excel and other related software
• Modelling agricultural and food processes to generate datasets describing environmental impacts of agrifood products
• Collaborating with various stakeholders on multidisciplinary projects
• Managing client relationships

Lifecycles supports work-life balance and is happy to organise a work schedule that fits in with the successful candidate’s requirements.

Requirements:

• Experience working on technical projects
• Demonstrated ability to employ analytical, communication and teamwork skills
• Excellence in using Excel and other data management software
• Good time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritise work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• A general understanding of / passion for agricultural production and/or environmental issues

Desirable:

• You enjoy working on cutting-edge projects addressing key environmental sustainability challenges
• You have an X factor in your skills base or experience which can bring something unique to the team
• You will be willing to learn and teach in a collaborative environment
• You have some knowledge of LCA and/or some experience using LCA specialist tools (SimaPro, OpenLCA, or other)
• You are prepared to challenge your notions of what is or isn’t sustainable

Reporting relationship:

The successful candidate will report to the Director of Lifecycles.

Qualifications and experience

• A degree in science or engineering. A postgraduate qualification would be highly regarded.
• Specialties in chemistry, maths, agriculture or engineering would all be looked upon favourably.

Enquiries: [email protected] using the subject line: Graduate Research Scientist - Life Cycle Assessment / Agrifood enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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