Student assistant (HiWi, m/f/d) in the field of LCA of emerging battery technologies

Institute for Machine Tools and Manufacturing Technology
(Sustainable Production and Life Cycle Engineering), Technische Universität Braunschweig is looking for 

As soon as possible

a student assistant (30 - 40 hours/month)

in the field of field of LCA of emerging battery technologies.

The professorship Sustainable Production and Life Cycle Engineering of the Institute for Machine Tools and Manufacturing Technology (IWF) develops new methods, tools and technologies in the research fields "Life Cycle Engineering" and "Sustainability in Production" to meet the challenges of sustainable development along the entire life cycle. The BMBF-funded project "BALU" deals with the environmental assessment of a new aluminum-ion battery design in comparison to a reference technology.  To support our young and motivated team we are looking for a student assistant.

Your area of ​​responsibility

• Modelling of life cycle inventory data
• LCA evaluations and uncertainty analyses
• Visualisation of LCA results
• Support with data acquisition and analyses
• Research in the field of prospective LCA of emerging battery technologies

You bring with you

• Degree in engineering or in a related field
• Basic knowledge of programming (especially Python) is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of the LCA module Brightway2 is an advantage
• Reliable, motivated and independent way of working
• Good language skills (German, English)

We offer

• Insights into research and teaching
• Active participation in ongoing research and development projects
• Room for personal development
• Assumption of responsibility and freedom for own ideas and concepts
• Contribute to a publication

Severely disabled persons will be given preference in the case of equal suitability. Proof must be enclosed. The TU Braunschweig aims to reduce under-representation in all areas and positions as defined by the NGG. Therefore, applications from women are particularly welcome. Application costs cannot be reimbursed.

Please send your application by e-mail with CV and certificates to:

M.Sc. Sofia Pinheiro Melo
E-Mail: s.pinheiro-melo(at)tu-braunschweig.de