Research assistant – life cycle assessment (lca) of blue & green hydrogen for sustainable aviat[...]

OverviewUniversity of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is the first national applied University in the State of Qatar, offering applied bachelor’s and master’s degrees in addition to certificates and diplomas in various fields. UDST has over 50 programs in the fields of Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Business Management, Computing and Information Technology, Health Sciences, Continuing and Professional Education and more.With more than 700 staff and over 8,000 students, UDST is the destination for top-notch applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centred learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences with the incorporation of innovative technological interventions, to further enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates that can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.We are seeking a motivatedResearch Assistantto support a cutting-edge research project evaluating theenvironmental performance of blue and green hydrogen as emerging feedstocks for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The project will conduct comprehensiveLife Cycle Assessments (LCA)to quantify emissions, resource use, and sustainability indicators across hydrogen production, storage, transport, and conversion pathways.This research supports national and global decarbonization goals and contributes to the future of low-carbon aviation.ResponsibilitiesThe Research Assistant will:Conductlife cycle inventory (LCI) data collectionfor blue and green hydrogen production systems.Assist in buildingLCA models using software tools(e.g., Sima Pro, Open LCA, Ga Bi).Analyze energy, material, emissions, and process data for aviation fuel pathways.Supportscenario analysiscomparing hydrogen-based aviation fuel with conventional Jet-A fuel.Review relevant academic literature, standards, and databases (ISO 14040/44, ecoinvent).Help prepareprogress reports, publications, and presentationsfor academic and industry partners.Work collaboratively with faculty, graduate students, and industry stakeholders.QualificationsQualificationsRequired:Bachelor’s degree inchemical engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Energy Systems , or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.Knowledge oflife cycle assessmentprinciples and sustainability metrics.Strong analytical skills and ability to work with datasets.Interest inclean hydrogen, aviation fuels, and energy systems decarbonization.Preferred:Experience using LCA software (Sima Pro, Open LCA, or equivalent).Background in hydrogen production technologies (electrolysis).Familiarity with carbon accounting, techno-economic analysis (TEA), or energy modeling.Experience writing academic or technical reports.