Doctoral or Postdoctoral position
Company: International Society for Industrial Ecology
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Where: Institute for Environmental Science and Policy, the
University of Illinois at Chicago When: To be filled as soon as
possible, no later than January 1, 2020 Supervisor: Thomas L.
Theis, Ph.D. Description: This is an opportunity to work on a new
project, funded by the National Science Foundation, focused on the
Circular Economy, specifically the integration of blockchain
technology for asset tracking of materials, and certification of
data provenance for maintaining material value in the economy. The
project is part of an integrated team of researchers drawn from the
engineering, social, and economic sciences, at five universities. A
background in any of the main disciplines of engineering, computer
science, industrial ecology, economics or related fields is
required, and strong interpersonal communication skills are
desirable. The opening can be configured as either a doctoral or
postdoctoral position. The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
is the region's largest public research institution and is among
the most ethnically and culturally diverse schools in the United
States. The Chicago region is a major urban center located along
the shore of Lake Michigan with a population of approximately 9
million. The city is known as an architectural, culinary, arts and
music, and transportation center. The Institute for Environmental
Science and Policy is a campus-level unit of the university with a
mission to promote environmental research activities among
interdisciplinary groups of scholars. Students and faculty from a
wide range of departments participate in its activities. -
Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the
names of three references directly to Professor Thomas L. Theis
(theist@uic.edu ). For students, application to an appropriate
academic unit will also be required. Questions should be directed
to Professor Theis. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an
Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women,
veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.
Keywords: International Society for Industrial Ecology, Chicago , Doctoral or Postdoctoral position, Other , Chicago, Illinois
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