LCA Working Student

Emidat GmbH · Munich · 10 to 20 hours a week

WerkstudentGerman needed: none

Still open on 2 Nov

You apply on the company's own website.

Key facts

Pay: Good hourly pay
Hours: 10 to 20 hours a week
Duration: At least 6 months
Job starts: As soon as possible
Where you work: At the company
Language needed: English
Subject you study: Life Cycle Assessment, Sustainability, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science

Match raw materials: Carry out raw material matchings, mapping the product's input materials to the ecoinvent database. Ecoinvent is the most widely used environmental database for LCA worldwide, so in-depth knowledge of it is a core advantage for working with LCAs. In the material mapping, you'll be supported by our Emidat Ecomapping tool.
Research LCA topics: Look into LCA questions as they come up, such as PCR requirements. Experience the process of translating LCA calculation rules into software logic that delivers both correct results and usability for customers.
Support the LCA team: Back up the LCA team in its day-to-day business. Gain first insights into customer requests with varying levels of LCA experience — a crucial skill for working as, e.g., an LCA consultant.

Studies: You are enrolled in a degree programme in LCA, sustainability, chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science.
First LCA experience: Experience working with Life Cycle Assessments, whether through coursework, a thesis, an internship or preferably, a previous intern/working student role.
Database: Hands on experience using the Ecoinvent database to make assessments, or run matching's
AI native: Hands-on experience using AI tools to automate a workflow, analyse data, or accelerate a deliverable — comfortable experimenting with new AI features as they emerge.
Project Management: Demonstrated previous experience taking projects from start to finish - owning, structuring and driving the measurable outcomes.
Languages: Business fluent in English (C1/C2).
Language: Fluency in German.
Experience: Working with Emidat or another common LCA software
Industry Interest: Relevant work experience, education or interest in the sector. Demonstrated through engagement with climate topics, the building materials / construction industry, or how software can capture complex technical processes.
Visa / Relocation: Preference will be given to candidates already based in Munich and that do not require visa sponsorship.

There is also the long-term opportunity to support and supervise a practical master's thesis within the Emidat environment. Our LCA team has experience supervising academic theses.
Competitive hourly rate
25 days of vacation days per year (pro rata)
€5,000 Learning Budget

Match raw materials: Carry out raw material matchings, mapping the product's input materials to the ecoinvent database. Ecoinvent is the most widely used environmental database for LCA worldwide, so in-depth knowledge of it is a core advantage for working with LCAs. In the material mapping, you'll be supported by our Emidat Ecomapping tool.
Research LCA topics: Look into LCA questions as they come up, such as PCR requirements. Experience the process of translating LCA calculation rules into software logic that delivers both correct results and usability for customers.
Support the LCA team: Back up the LCA team in its day-to-day business. Gain first insights into customer requests with varying levels of LCA experience — a crucial skill for working as, e.g., an LCA consultant.

Studies: You are enrolled in a degree programme in LCA, sustainability, chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science.
First LCA experience: Experience working with Life Cycle Assessments, whether through coursework, a thesis, an internship or preferably, a previous intern/working student role.
Database: Hands on experience using the Ecoinvent database to make assessments, or run matching's
AI native: Hands-on experience using AI tools to automate a workflow, analyse data, or accelerate a deliverable — comfortable experimenting with new AI features as they emerge.
Project Management: Demonstrated previous experience taking projects from start to finish - owning, structuring and driving the measurable outcomes.
Languages: Business fluent in English (C1/C2).
Language: Fluency in German.
Experience: Working with Emidat or another common LCA software
Industry Interest: Relevant work experience, education or interest in the sector. Demonstrated through engagement with climate topics, the building materials / construction industry, or how software can capture complex technical processes.
Visa / Relocation: Preference will be given to candidates already based in Munich and that do not require visa sponsorship.

There is also the long-term opportunity to support and supervise a practical master's thesis within the Emidat environment. Our LCA team has experience supervising academic theses.
Competitive hourly rate
25 days of vacation days per year (pro rata)
€5,000 Learning Budget