Circularity Modelling for Sustainable Mechatronics PhD

KU Leuven; Belgique; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

KU Leuven invites applications for a PhD researcher position within the SAM team at the KU Leuven Materials Engineering Department in Leuven, Belgium. The project focuses on developing a method to assess environmental impact and circularity of future sustainable business models, including servitization and product life cycles, with collaboration across academia and industry.

The successful candidate will pursue a PhD under Arenberg Doctoral School rules, participate in related research

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Engineering with cum laude grade.
• Knowledge of LCA and modeling in Python mandatory; expertise in business models, stock-flow models or manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Strong interest in sustainability issues and global challenges like circular economy.
• Scientific, critical mindset and interest in interdisciplinary research.
• Good communication and presentation skills; proficient in English; Dutch is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research towards developing a robust method to assess environmental impact and circularity of sustainable business models.
• Collaborate with KU Leuven researchers and industry partners; contribute to the DPP data system and circular thread concept.
• Possibly engage in limited educational tasks and collaborate on related SAM team projects.

Skills

LCA knowledge

Python modeling

Sustainability focus

Interdisciplinary research

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Master of Science in Engineering (Engineering Science or Bioscience Engineering)

Job description

KU Leuven invites applications for a PhD researcher position within the SAM team at the KU Leuven Materials Engineering Department in Leuven, Belgium. The project focuses on developing a method to assess environmental impact and circularity of future sustainable business models, including servitization and product life cycles, with collaboration across academia and industry.

The successful candidate will pursue a PhD under Arenberg Doctoral School rules, participate in related research