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ACS Program Manager

The Sustainability Manager will coordinate and advance the American Chemical Society’s internal sustainability strategy and operations. Reporting to the Director of Sustainable Development, this role will lead cross-departmental execution of the ACS sustainability business plan, oversee sustainability reporting and carbon accounting, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and support the development of measurable targets and standards for internal sustainability performance. This position is primarily operational (approximately 80%) with a strategic advisory component (20%).

Sustainability Manager

The Sustainability Manager will coordinate and advance the American Chemical Society’s internal sustainability strategy and operations. Reporting to the Director of Sustainable Development, this role will lead cross-departmental execution of the ACS sustainability business plan, oversee sustainability reporting and carbon accounting, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and support the development of measurable targets and standards for internal sustainability performance. This position is primarily operational (approximately 80%) with a strategic advisory component (20%).

AASHE Conference and Expo

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Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)

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The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Conference & Expo is the largest stage to share successful case studies, initiatives, projects, research, policies, and transformative actions advancing sustainability in higher education and surrounding communities. Join higher education sustainability leaders, practitioners, students and partners on October 4-6 at the Hilton Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore, MD!

 

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Intern with the ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable (GCIPR)

The ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable (GCIPR) is looking for an enthusiastic, mission-driven intern to join our team for the 2026 academic year. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with industry scientists, support high-impact green chemistry projects, and help shape tools and educational resources that advance sustainable science worldwide.

 

Who We’re Looking For

#RSCPoster 2026

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Royal Society Of Chemistry

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The #RSCPoster conference is a free, 24-hour global online event hosted on LinkedIn. It brings together chemists from different disciplines and career stages to share research, connect with peers worldwide, and engage in scientific discussions. You can share posters on other platforms to expand the conversation, but be sure to post on LinkedIn so you are eligible for prizes!

 

Beyond Benign Senior Program Manager, Dr. Juliana Vidal is the subject chair of a brand new dedicated sustainability category (#RSCSustainability) for posters focused on sustainable science. (👏!) If your research centers on sustainability topics, we encourage you to submit your poster to showcase innovations advancing greener technologies, responsible resource use, and a more sustainable future. 

Masters by Research (MPhil) for the Greening of Regulated Analytical Chemistry Methods (GRAMS) project

The GRAMS project addresses the need to implement green and sustainable laboratory practices for regulatory testing laboratories aligned with the European Union's Green Deal and Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. Scientific laboratories are resource intensive spaces which use significantly more energy and water than office spaces and, collectively, millions of tonnes of plastic waste each year.

Senior / Managing Consultant - Product Stewardship

Yordas Group is a leading international provider of scientific and consultancy services, regulatory advice and training to industry in sustainability, chemicals management and risk assessment. We help ensure companies are compliant and up-to-date with the regulations affecting their supply chains and product portfolios. Yordas is headquartered in the UK, with offices and representation across the globe.

Circular Economy Systems Scientist | Utrecht

Contributing to a circular world. Imagine it. Become a Circular Economy Modeller at TNO in Utrecht. We are looking for a skilled scientific modeler with experience of building software tools to advance the application of our research activities by improving our circularity assessment models. You will develop and apply models and tools which explore material flows, sustainability strategies and circularity policies using large datasets and Python-based tools.

Research Analyst

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is seeking a Research Analyst to join their Critical Minerals mission.

Launched last year, this mission aims to accelerate the transition to a circular economy for critical minerals, focusing on decarbonisation across energy, transport, and industrial processes, as well as the expansion of the digital economy.

As Research Analyst, your responsibilities will include:

⚪ Conducting rigorous primary and secondary research across critical minerals value chains to generate decision-ready insights