PhD scholarship in Absolute Sustainability of aggregate resources - DTU Sustain

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet Do you want to carry out a PhD project on absolute sustainability assessment of resources with international front-runners in absolute environmental sustainability assessment? If so, this PhD position might be the right fit for you! You will develop methodology for sustainability assessment of aggregate resource use in the construction sector applying a dissipation perspective on the resource uses and assessing them in an absolute sustainability perspective. The position is offered under the Centre for Absolute Sustainability and affiliated with the Section for Quantitative Sustainability Assessment of the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering (DTU Sustain). The centre spearheads the development of absolute environmental sustainability assessment methods. You will become part of an ambitious and team-based research environment with around 50 international staff members, postdocs, and PhD students. Responsibilities and qualifications The successful candidate will contribute to the evaluation of absolute sustainability of resource use in the construction sector with a focus on aggregate resources. The main tasks are:

• Identification of the main uses of aggregate resources in the construction sector in Denmark and globally and the extent to which they change the properties of the aggregate resources and allow their recycling with recovery of their original multifunctionality
• Development of the dissipation concept to cover aggregate resources, e.g. based on loss of their original multifunctionality. Development of characterization factors based on occupation and dissipation, covering all relevant aggregate resources.
• Development of the foundation for defining absolute sustainability limits for use of aggregate resources, considering geographical and temporal variations and propose limit values to enable absolute sustainability assessment. These tasks require experience in life cycle assessment and/or absolute environmental sustainability assessment. Mathematical modelling skills are an advantage. The candidates are expected to participate in the department’s teaching activities. You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree. Approval and Enrolment

The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see . Assessment The assessment will be made by Prof. Michael Hauschild and Dr. Mikolaj Owsianiak. We offer DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. Salary and appointment terms The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years. Starting date is as soon as possible (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position. You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths. Further information Further information may be obtained from Dr. Mikolaj Owsianiak, email: You can read more about DTU Sustain at If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “ ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. Application procedure Your complete online application must be submitted no later than27 January 2026 (23:59 Danish time) . Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
• A brief summary (maximum half a page) of your command of quantitative sustainability assessment methods You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position. The Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering (DTU Sustain) is one of the largest university departments specializing in environmental and resource engineering in Europe. The department conducts research, development, scientific advice, and provides educational programs and services to society. We work to develop new environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies, methods and solutions, and to disseminate this knowledge to society and future generations of engineers. The department has approximately 300 employees of more than 30 nationalities. Technology for people DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world. There's 1 vacant positionPrintPublished12. januar 2026Deadline27. januar 2026Employment start dateAs soon as possibleID41a03723-1d78-447a-8a5f-47cc4fd5bc71The company offersTemporary employmentFull timeStandard termsApplication method Via website:

AddressAnker Engelunds Vej, 101 2800 Lyngby-Taarbæk DanmarkContact personMikolaj Owsianiak, Dr.E-mail:[REDACTED_EMAIL]