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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries

As a Sustainability Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and overseeing what initiatives can be performed to increase sustainability of our reserach. You are expected to collaborate with group members currently promoting actions in the framework of LEAF certification (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable/take-action/staff-action/leaf-laboratory-efficiency-assessment-framework)., , Your role will involve assessing environmental impacts, reducing resource consumption and driving sustainable practices by optimizing management and operational processes. We expect the candidate to define protocols and actions aiming at maximizing materials and energy efficiencies, reduce waste and environment impact (direct and indirect) of the lab activities without compromising on the quality standards

The candidate is expected to hold a master’s degree in environmental sciences and engineering or related fields. Participation to transdisciplinary environmental programmes is a plus., Following qualifications are desired, although we don’t expect having experience in all of them :

Opportunity to work in a lab at the forefront of academic sustainability and to pioneer a model for sustainable research practices., • Opportunity to access state-of-the-art research facilities and laboratory resources., • Opportunity to disseminate results in collaboration with EPFL Institutes and Schools., • EPFL is an international and top ranking engineering university. It offers a dynamic, stimulating, interdisciplinary, international and friendly working environment, a broad range of scientific training and networking events and also hosts a vibrant entrepreneurial community., • EPFL is an equal-opportunity employer. Candidates will be recruited based on merit