We are looking for a master thesis student to work on the development of an Excel tool that enables IKEA to evaluate the evolution of the biogenic removal potential for the company’s most relevant wood-based materials and sourcing countries/regions, as well as the suggestion and evaluation of alternative scenarios.
IKEA is seeking one Master thesis student to answer the following research questions:
Based on growing stock inventory data from public data sources and databases, and overlaying with future wood supply availability, what is the evolution of aboveground net biogenic land-related emissions/removals associated with IKEAs wood sourcing expected until 2050?
What land management activities could increase the land-based removals and include them in the tool’s scenario analysis?
The deliverables are:
Literature review on what land management activities could increase the land-based removals and include them in the tool’s scenario analysis.Analysis of the evolution of aboveground net biogenic land-related emissions/removals associated with IKEAs wood sourcing expected until 2050, in alignment with its sourcing strategy and wood material direction.
Excel tool that allows for different inputs and scenario analysis (with parameters as e.g. countries/regions, wood consumption, shift to recycled material, etc.).
Our candidate student should have:
A background in forestry, ecosystem science or environmental sciences
A passion for sustainability and climate-related topics
Strong skills in quantitative analysis and enjoy working with large databases and spatial data.
Great Excel skills
GIS knowledge and experience with IPCC LULUCF, GHG Protocol reporting, or previous work with forestry-related topics are an advantage.
Enjoy working in an international and multi-disciplinary team
English fluency.
For any questions about the role please contact [email protected] who will be the supervisor. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] . You must clearly state your available start date and a short description of how this assignment fits into your degree programme.
We are looking forward to your application! Please submit both your CV and motivation letter in English by latest 13 December 2024
Please note: To take part of the Thesis work, you have to be enrolled in a thesis course provided at university level/Thesis agreement with the university.
In case you are two students wishing to write this Thesis together we ask you to please submit one application each and clearly state the other persons name your wish to collaborate together with
