BEST - Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH is the competence center in Austria that conducts pre-competitive industry-related research in the field of bioenergy and biobased economy.
At BEST we work as a team to actively shape the transition to a sustainable and climate friendly bioeconomy.
Your talent and your passion for research and science are explicitly needed with us. Collaborate with us on interesting and promising tasks and develop your scientific creativity. Join us on our approach to a more environmentally and climate friendly future!
You consider sustainability important and would like to be part of a successful team? Then you are exactly right at BEST.
Don’t wait any longer and apply now!

Support the transformation toward a resource-efficient and climate-neutral future through Life Cycle Assessment, Techno-Economic and Socio-Economic Assessment of emerging technologies, circular economy systems, and sustainable value chains.

As a Junior Researcher you will:

• Conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) using professional software (e.g., Python, openLCA).
• Perform Techno-Economic and Socio-Economic Assessments of technologies or systems, including cost models, risk and scenario analysis.
• Contribute to the scientific development of PhD projects in collaboration with universities and our team. 
• Support data collection, modeling & interpretation of environmental & economic sustainability indicators.
• Write scientific publications, project reports, and present your work at conferences and workshops.

• You are eager to pursue a PhD in the field of sustainability assessment or a related area.
• You hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in sustainability / resource management / environmental science, or similar.
• You are experienced or interested in LCA and techno-economic modeling.
• You are diligent, well-organized, and capable of working independently in a research setting.
• You are familiar with scientific writing; experience with  software such as openLCA and Python/R is a plus.
• You are very fluent in written and spoken German and English (at least B2/C1 level)
• You have a valid residence permit with a work permit in Austria

• Contribution to transfer towards a sustainable energy system and a circular bioeconomy.
• The opportunity to develop a PhD thesis within the framework of ongoing research projects. 
• A stimulating interdisciplinary environment with experienced researchers.
• Flexible working hours and options for remote work (partially).
• Structured supervision and access to academic and professional networks.
• A team culture that values autonomy, collaboration, and curiosity.

We look forward to receiving your application via our homepage or by email.

We at BEST value and promote the diversity of skills of our employees and therefore welcome all applications. BEST also aims to increase the proportion of women and expressly encourages qualified women to apply.