Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/x)

Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/x) – The position is part of the Chair for Sustainability Management and Assessment at the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Technology Dresden (TUD).

Starting July 1, 2026, the position is limited to 3 years, with potential one‑year extension, and is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (WissZeitVG). The role aims at obtaining a further academic qualification (e.g. habilitation thesis).

Tasks

• Scientific research and development activities
• Develop and build a cluster‑internal database to collect and facilitate data exchange regarding technology and sustainability performance of materials and devices
• Manage sub‑projects independently and engage professionally with a diverse team of scientists
• Design, conduct and support education, training and learning around sustainability assessments and performance
• Guide and facilitate training for PhD and Masters students
• Project management, exchange and collaboration with a diverse team of scientists from the REC² Cluster, in particular from the fields of sustainability, natural sciences, engineering and social sciences

Requirements

• University and PhD degree (subject is left open due to the interdisciplinary nature of the position)
• Experience conducting life‑cycle assessments
• Experience with sustainability studies
• Quantitative research methods

We Offer

• Access to state‑of‑the‑art research of leading academic institutes
• Possibility to apply for GreenRiskFunds to pursue own high‑risk/high‑gain research ideas
• Possibility of exchange with partner institutions in the Global South
• Supervision via a dual supervision concept, including international exchange, and a dedicated Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC)
• Mentorship via the REC² mentoring board
• Flexible working time arrangements to support a good work–life balance
• 30 days of annual leave (based on a five‑day working week)
• A wide range of professional development and training opportunities
• Access to health promotion and sports programs offered by TUD
• A subsidized job ticket (including the "Deutschlandticket")
• Participation in the supplementary pension scheme for public sector employees (VBL)

Gender & Disability Inclusion

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research and encourages women to apply. The university is family‑friendly and welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Application

Please submit your detailed application (in English only) with a motivation letter, CV, copy of the degree certificate, transcript of grades (official list of coursework including grades), and proof of English language skills by May 21, 2026, preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal. Send it as a single PDF file to

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