PhD: Circularity Modeling for Sustainable Mechatronics

KU Leuven; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

PhD funding

Industry collaboration

Job summary

KU Leuven invites applications for a PhD position in environmental and circularity modelling methods for sustainable business models. The project aims to assess the environmental impact and circularity of future, high-value mechatronic products and their downstream value chains, including servitization and remanufacturing.

You will collaborate with the SAM team, develop data needs analyses for circular economy assessments, and contribute to a Digital Product Passport (DPP) system within the

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Engineering with cum laude or equivalent.
• Knowledge of LCA and Python modelling is mandatory.
• Expertise in business models, stock-flow models or manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong interest in sustainability and circular economy issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental and circularity modelling for sustainable business models.
• Collaborate across disciplines within SAM and KU Leuven teams.
• Advance methods for data needs assessment and a Digital Product Passport system.
• Contribute to teaching tasks and other research activities.

Skills

LCA modelling

Python modelling

Sustainability

Team collaboration

English communication

Critical thinking

Education

Master of Science in Engineering

Tools

LCA tools

Data analysis software

Job description

KU Leuven invites applications for a PhD position in environmental and circularity modelling methods for sustainable business models. The project aims to assess the environmental impact and circularity of future, high-value mechatronic products and their downstream value chains, including servitization and remanufacturing.

You will collaborate with the SAM team, develop data needs analyses for circular economy assessments, and contribute to a Digital Product Passport (DPP) system within the