Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) seeks a Research Associate (m/f/d) with a completed doctorate for the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS). The role focuses on prospective environmental life cycle sustainability assessments (P-LCA), life cycle costing (LCC), and Social-LCA for emerging energy storage technologies. Responsibilities include developing sustainability models, energy scenarios, and databases; analysing environmental, economic, and social impacts; publishing research findings; and co-supervising academic theses. Applicants must hold a doctorate in engineering, natural or environmental sciences and demonstrate strong expertise in LCA software, sustainability assessment methodologies, and energy systems research.