Researcher in Sustainability & Social Impact

About the Position

At IDENER.AI, we are looking for a researcher passionate about turning cutting-edge science into solutions with real environmental and societal impact. Would you like to contribute to European R&D projects at the intersection of biotechnology, circular economy, sustainability, and social innovation? Join our team and help shape the transition towards more sustainable, bio-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the integration of technical, social, and stakeholder-related aspects within bio-based R&I projects.
• Analyse factors influencing awareness, acceptance, and uptake of novel bio-based products and processes.
• Design and implement stakeholder engagement and data collection activities (e.g., surveys, focus groups, interviews, co-creation sessions).
• Identify key benefits, barriers, and perceptions affecting market adoption and societal acceptance.
• Support the development of strategies to enhance the uptake and positioning of project outcomes.
• Contribute to project deliverables, reports, and recommendations for the European Commission.
• Support cross-cutting activities such as clustering, knowledge exchange, and synergies with other projects.

Requirements

• MSc, or equivalent, in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
• Fluent English with a real minimum B2 level in both written and spoken communication.
• Understanding of, and interest in, bio-based innovation, such as biorefineries, fermentation, biomass valorisation, bioremediation, or biodiversity.
• Familiarity with sustainability concepts including environmental impact assessment, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), circular economy, or bioeconomy frameworks.
• Multidisciplinary experience combining technical and socio-economic dimensions.
• Experience or interest in stakeholder engagement, social awareness, acceptance, or impact assessment activities.
• Ability to translate technical results into insights relevant to adoption, implementation, and viability beyond project delivery.

We Offer

• Fully flexible schedule to make work-life balance a central part of our culture.
• A work environment that cares, supports, and inspires by focusing on every team member’s financial, mental, physical, and emotional needs.
• An organization built on trust, cooperation, and equity, providing you with the safety and accountability required to propose and execute your own ideas from day one.
• High levels of ownership and initiative, ensuring you have the autonomy to lead your own work while having access to a senior team for high-level technical collaboration and strategic guidance.

About the Company

IDENER.AI is dedicated to developing innovative bio-based solutions for pressing environmental challenges. We are committed to sustainability and social impact, working on projects like REWASH and UNICO2RN to transform biogenic CO₂ into valuable products.