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Master’s thesis „Developing a Parametric Framework for Product-Level Impact Estimation in Complex Supply Chains“
The Institute for Climate, Energy Systems and Society (LIFE) conducts research into key issues relating to climate, energy and social systems using scientifically sound bottom-up system modelling, cost-benefit analysis and life-cycle analysis.
In cooperation with an Austrian university, we are now offering a Master’s thesis on the topic
„Developing a Parametric Framework for Product-Level Impact Estimation in Complex Supply Chains“.
Context of the work
While strategies for decarbonizing direct and indirect energy-related emissions (Scope 1 and 2) are well-established, organizations with complex supply chains often lack the granular data necessary to evaluate their indirect impacts (Scope 3). The creation of full Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) is resource-intensive and often slow, leaving a gap in the ability to perform rapid, preliminary impact assessments to initiate impactful sustainability strategies.
Objective of the Thesis
The goal of this master’s thesis is to develop a methodology for creating parameterizable models based on publicly available data. The objective is to enable a reliable „rough estimation“ of the environmental impact of individual products without requiring full primary data from every supplier.
In cooperation with an Austrian university, we are now offering a Master’s thesis on the topic
„Developing a Parametric Framework for Product-Level Impact Estimation in Complex Supply Chains“.
Context of the work
While strategies for decarbonizing direct and indirect energy-related emissions (Scope 1 and 2) are well-established, organizations with complex supply chains often lack the granular data necessary to evaluate their indirect impacts (Scope 3). The creation of full Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) is resource-intensive and often slow, leaving a gap in the ability to perform rapid, preliminary impact assessments to initiate impactful sustainability strategies.
Objective of the Thesis
The goal of this master’s thesis is to develop a methodology for creating parameterizable models based on publicly available data. The objective is to enable a reliable „rough estimation“ of the environmental impact of individual products without requiring full primary data from every supplier.
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Graz | Klagenfurt
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€ 1.991,- gross per month, payable 14 times per year (pro rata)
Your responsibilities will involve writing a master’s thesis focusing on the following areas:
- developing a framework that uses generalized specifications, typical materials origins, process data, and open-source data to estimate impacts for a specifically selected value-chain
- creating a model where key variables are parameterized to reflect different product scenarios
- validating these estimations by benchmarking them against documented supplier and LCA data
- exploring how these models can be used to quantify the impact of policy-driven decarbonization
Your qualifications:
- a degree in Process Engineering, Environmental Systems Science or a related field, with appropriate academic progress
- a solid technical background
- a keen personal interest in sustainability and the sustainability assessment of technologies, products and companies
- excellent written and spoken German and English (C1 level)
- ability to work in a team
What we offer:
- clear objectives and excellent academic support in writing your Master’s thesis
- ambitious objectives with high scientific and societal relevance
- extensive experience in supervising and overseeing master’s theses
- a team-oriented working environment and state-of-the-art infrastructure
- a personal workstation for the duration of the employment
- flexible working hours (flexitime without core hours) with the option of teleworking
- targeted support for your personal career through our internal training program and further development of your professional expertise
- additional days off on Good Friday, December 24, and December 31
- attractive social benefits such as sports and cultural activities, mobility allowance, company events, etc.
- in accordance with the applicable collective agreement, € 1.991,- gross per month, payable 14 times per year (pro rata)
We look forward to receiving your detailed application!
Please note that we cannot reimburse any expenses incurred in connection with your application, such as travel, daily allowances, or accommodation costs.
Please note that we cannot reimburse any expenses incurred in connection with your application, such as travel, daily allowances, or accommodation costs.
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