IRES

IRES, founded in 2015, is an engineering and research company specializing in decision-making tools and methodologies for environmental, safety, and risk assessment, materials characterization, and…

CircularityData ScienceMachine LearningMaterials CharacterizationNanosafetyProcess OptimizationRisk AssessmentSustainabilityinnovation-res.eu

IRES

CircularityData ScienceMachine LearningMaterials CharacterizationNanosafetyProcess OptimizationRisk AssessmentSustainabilityinnovation-res.eu

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We are hiring a Senior / Lead Life Cycle Sustainability Expert to build and lead integrated sustainability evidence across environmental, economic, and social dimensions for manufacturing technologies, materials, and industrial value chains.

This is not a narrow “LCA reporting” position!

It is a decision-support and methodology leadership role: you will help R&I consortia and industrial partners understand trade-offs , define KPIs , and choose scale-up pathways that are sustainable, feasible, and socially responsible.

Key Responsibilities (consolidated)A) Environmental LCA (ISO-compliant, manufacturing-oriented)

Lead ISO 14040/14044 compliant process-based LCA for manufacturing processes, materials, pilot lines, and demonstrators
Define goal/scope, functional units, system boundaries, allocation rules; ensure transparent modelling assumptions
Perform comparative, prospective/ex‑ante and scenario-based LCA to support technology development and scale-up decisions

B) Life Cycle Costing (LCC) & Techno‑Economic Assessment (TEA)

Develop credible LCC/TEA models linked to process performance and scale-up assumptions
Analyse CAPEX/OPEX , utilities, labor, yields, downtime, learning curves, maintenance, consumables, logistics, and end-of-life costs
Build scenario and risk analyses (cost drivers, break-even, sensitivity to energy prices, supply constraints, scale effects)
Provide decision-ready outputs for exploitation plans , business cases, and technology deployment roadmaps

C) Social LCA (S‑LCA) & Social Impact (mission and “just transition” focus)

Lead S‑LCA / social impact assessments across manufacturing value chains (workers, local communities, consumers, society)
Apply UNEP/SETAC S‑LCA guidance and practical indicator sets (e.g., decent work, health & safety, inclusion, community impacts)
Design and implement stakeholder engagement and data collection approaches (interviews, surveys, document review, partner data)

D) Integration & Methodological Leadership (LCSA / triple-bottom-line)

Integrate LCA + LCC/TEA + S‑LCA into coherent Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) narratives
Develop cross-domain KPI frameworks and dashboards suitable for EU project reporting and partner decision-making
Establish internal data quality and documentation standards , templates, review checklists, and modelling governance
Mentor junior analysts and coordinate contributions from partners and external experts when needed

E) EU Projects, Deliverables, and Proposals (Horizon Europe)

Lead or contribute to sustainability work packages in Horizon Europe / H2020 projects
Draft and review deliverables, technical reports, policy briefs, and publications
Support proposal development: sustainability methodology, impact pathway, KPIs, SSbD/circularity framing
Represent in consortium meetings, technical reviews, and stakeholder workshops

Required ProfileEducation

MSc or PhD in Engineering, Industrial Ecology, Sustainability, Economics, Social Sciences, or related field
(interdisciplinary profiles strongly valued)

Experience & Competence

Strong track record in at least two of the three areas: LCA , LCC/TEA , S‑LCA
Demonstrated ability to results into coherent decision support (LCSA mindset)

Tools / Methods

Practical experience with LCA software (SimaPro strongly preferred; openLCA acceptable)
Strong quantitative modelling skills (Excel advanced; Python/R optional but valued)
Experience with structured data handling, uncertainty/sensitivity analysis, and documentation practices

Nice-to-have

PEF methodology familiarity and/or footprinting frameworks
Experience in prospective LCA , dynamic LCA, or scale-up modelling
Experience with externalities / environmental economics, or advanced TEA tooling
Knowledge of ESG/CSR frameworks, human rights due diligence, social taxonomy approaches
Evidence of publications, open datasets, or methods contributions
Experience with SSbD and circularity indicators for manufacturing systems

What we offer

Work in a mission-driven, non-profit innovation centre with strong European partnerships
A central role shaping sustainability evidence for sustainable manufacturing transitions
Remote-first flexibility and international collaboration
Opportunities for scientific visibility and thought leadership
Competitive remuneration aligned with seniority, responsibilities, and non-profit principles