PhD in Cross-disciplinary Digital Twins for Lifecycle Value

KU LEUVEN; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive remuneration

PhD opportunity at KU Leuven

Arenberg Doctoral School training

Résumé du poste

KU Leuven invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) to pursue a PhD in Future Engineering Design, merging mechanical engineering, economics, and materials science. The project emphasizes a cross-disciplinary digital twin framework that integrates lifecycle data from design to end-of-life.

You will work within joint engineering and economics teams, report progress weekly to monthly, and advance research with independence and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or business engineering.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Interest or experience in mechanical design or business model innovations in manufacturing.

Responsabilités

• Conduct doctoral research within cross-disciplinary team (engineering and economics).
• Develop a cross-disciplinary digital twin framework for design and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Plan work for 1–3 months with regular reporting and adapt plans as needed.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Multidisciplinary mindset

Structured approach to research

Independent planning

Team collaboration

Formation

Master's degree in engineering or business engineering

Description du poste

KU Leuven invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) to pursue a PhD in Future Engineering Design, merging mechanical engineering, economics, and materials science. The project emphasizes a cross-disciplinary digital twin framework that integrates lifecycle data from design to end-of-life.

You will work within joint engineering and economics teams, report progress weekly to monthly, and advance research with independence and collaboration.