Green and Sustainable Chemicals Expert
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a remote mid-level Green and Sustainable Chemicals Expert to develop guidelines on the application of green and sustainable chemistry principles across the life-cycle of electric vehicles, paying not specified.
- Role
- Green and Sustainable Chemicals Expert
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- Home-based / Working remotely
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The United Nations Environment Programme is seeking a Green and Sustainable Chemicals Expert to develop comprehensive guidelines on the application of green and sustainable chemistry principles across the life-cycle of electric vehicles.
What you'll do
- Conduct a comprehensive literature and policy review
- Assess environmental and chemical risks across the EV life-cycle
- Map EV material flows and life-cycle stages
- Identify best practices and case studies
- Develop practical guidelines
- Draft and finalize the guidance document
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, green chemistry, environmental science, materials science, waste management, sustainable materials, or a closely related discipline
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in sustainable chemistry, chemicals management, environmental management, or closely related fields
- Experience with EV battery chemistries, battery manufacturing, and recycling technologies
- Experience applying life-cycle approaches, material flow analysis, or similar methodologies
- Proven knowledge of chemical risk assessment and management
- Experience assessing or advising on collection systems, dismantling practices, recycling technologies, and environmentally sound management of EV batteries, electronic waste, or hazardous waste streams
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Home-based / Working remotely
What are the key qualifications required?
Advanced university degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, green chemistry, environmental science, materials science, waste management, sustainable materials, or a closely related discipline, and minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in sustainable chemistry, chemicals management, environmental management, or closely related fields.
How or by when to apply?
Apply by visiting the provided link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=283640&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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