Expert Researcher - BAMBOO Project (Horizon Europe)

Descripción del puesto:

Company Description:

Somos a SGS - a empresa líder mundial em testes, inspeção e certificação. Somos reconhecidos como uma referência global em qualidade e integridade. Os nossos 99.600 colaboradores operam numa rede de 2.600 escritórios e laboratórios, e trabalham em conjunto para possibilitar um mundo melhor, mais seguro e mais interligado.

Job Description:

SGS Global Biosciences is looking for an Expert Researcher who will work at the Global Biosciences Center in Lisbon, Portugal, under the framework of the Horizon Europe project BAMBOO (ID 101059379), of which SGS is a beneficiary. The project ("Biodiversity and Trade: Mitigating the Impacts of Non-Food Biomass Global Supply Chains") aims to quantify the impacts of global trade on biodiversity by developing hybrid multiregional input-output (MRIO) and integrated biodiversity assessment models.
Role and Responsibilities:
* Lead technical tasks in Work Package 7: Retail Case Studies.
* Conduct baseline assessments using project models (MRIO: EXIOBASE & FABIO; biodiversity: LC-IMPACT & GLOBIO) and retail partner data for non-food biomass products.
* Execute scenario-based analyses to help retail partners identify biodiversity leverage points along supply chains.
* Develop and model up to three scenarios per case study.
* Assess model data availability and usability, producing supporting documentation for future industry uptake.
* Collaborate with project partners and align work with WP4 activities.

Qualifications:

- A degree (MSc or PhD level) in the fields of: industrial ecology, environmental engineering, Environmental Sciences, Ecological Economics, and related fields;
- Written and spoken English proficiency;
- Problem solving oriented & able to work towards complying with a deadlines;
- Autonomy;
- Experience with, or strong knowledge of, LCA assessments.

Additional Information:

Preferential skills & competences
* Experience with or knowledge of the following databases and models: EXIOBASE, FABIO, GLOBIO, LC-IMPACT, IMAGE;
* Previous experience working integrated in or with H2020 or Horizon European projects;
* Knowledge of python.
Working Conditions:
* Remote work is possible, but some visits and meetings at the Lisbon headquarters will be required.
* Occasional travel abroad may be necessary to meet project partners and stakeholders