Job Description for LCA Researcher Position
Location:
On-site
Job Type:
Contract (1 Year)
Job Summary:
We are looking for a researcher specialised in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). As a Researcher at
the Aerospace Malaysia Innovation Centre (AMIC), you will be at the forefront of pioneering
sustainable aviation projects, focusing on the quantification of environmental impacts of
sustainable aviation strategies, ensure compliance with international standards and take part in
the decision-making process of research and industry. You will collaborate with a
multidisciplinary team to drive our mission towards a more sustainable aviation industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain LCA models to assess the environmental impacts of SAF
production pathways through feedstock cultivation, processing and pre-treatment,
transport and SAF use.
- Perform detailed assessments to evaluate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the
SAF supply chain.
- Assess other environmental indicators such as water use, land use and biodiversity
impacts across the supply chain.
- Support techno-economic analyses by integrating LCA results with cost and market data
for SAF.
- Ensure compliance with international standards such as the Carbon Offsetting and
Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and Roundtable on Sustainable
Biomaterials (RSB) sustainability criteria.
- Collaborate with feedstock and chemical process engineers to integrate LCA feedback
into process design improvements.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and
recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering,
Chemical Engineering Technology or equivalent
- Familiarity with carbon footprint assessments and sustainability reporting frameworks for
CORSIA compliance and ISO 14044.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data modelling and impact assessments.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information
clearly and persuasively.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM4,000.00 per month
Language:
- English (Preferred)
- Chinese (Preferred)
- Bahasa (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road