Integration of exposure to natural radioactivity into LCA of construction materials with NORM - 2026_CDR_DICA_5

Position: Post-doctoral research contract Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
New! Posted on: 18/05/2026 Deadline: 17/06/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

08/CEAR-07 - Structural Analysis And Design

Description

The LCA4NORM project aims to fully integrate Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) hazards into Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Closely tied to a holistic NORM management strategy, it seeks to embed NORM considerations into the LCA methodology, which evaluates environmental impacts across a product’s entire life cycle. For the first time, the project will include radioactivity assessment at all stages, acknowledging its interaction with other environmental factors rather than treating it as an isolated issue. To reach its objectives, LCA4NORM will build a solid knowledge base defining input data for NORM and associated contaminants. Existing Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) and process databases will be reviewed to identify gaps, assess current methods against updated radiation protection standards, and integrate insights from past projects like RadoNorm. The project will also evaluate current LCA methods for radioactivity impact quantification, verifying assumptions and models.

Job posting website

https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-per-contratti-di-ricerca

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Politecnico di Milano

How to apply

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Selection process

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https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-per-contratti-di-ricerca Quality, originality, and innovation of the research proposal, with reference to the research program covered by this selection (up to 25 points) Relevance and significance of previous research activities and professional experience in relation to the research program (up to 25 points) Relevance and significance of submitted publications with respect to the research program (up to 10 points) Interview, aimed at assessing the candidate’s research aptitude, their ability to implement the proposed project, and their knowledge of English and/or other relevant languages for the research (up to 40 points)

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