PhD Supply chain design and coordination for AM-based repair/remanufacturing

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM); Groningen; On-site; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Groningen is offering a PhD position in supply chain design and coordination for repair and remanufacturing. This role is part of a larger multidisciplinary project on Additive Manufacturing, focusing on developing design principles for circular supply chains. Candidates with a background in related fields and interest in empirical research and sustainability are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Background in Supply Chain design or related field preferred.
• Experience with empirical research methods.
• Interest in Additive Manufacturing and sustainability studies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on supply chain design for repair and remanufacturing.
• Develop principles for circular supply chains using AM technologies.
• Collaborate with other PhD students and supervisors on the project.

Job description

Overview

Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative center of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Belonging to the best research universities of Europe and joining forces with prestigious partner universities and networks, the University of Groningen is truly an international place of knowledge.

Faculty of Economics and Business

The Faculty of Economics and Business offers an inspiring study and working environment for students and employees. International accreditation enables the Faculty to assess performance against the highest international standards. It also creates an exciting environment of continuous improvement. FEB's programmes, academic staff and research do well on various excellence ranking lists.

Project description

FEBRI, the graduate school and research institute of the Faculty of Economics and Business has one PhD position in the field of “Supply chain design and coordination for AM-based repair/remanufacturing” available.

The PhD position is part of ADD-reAM, a large multidisciplinary project focused on repair and remanufacturing using Additive Manufacturing. The NWO-funded consortium involves 15 PhD positions, across 7 Dutch universities, exploring complementary aspects of additive manufacturing, including technical design, logistics, sustainability assessment, and regulatory frameworks.

Additive Manufacturing (AM) is increasingly applied in repair and remanufacturing. However, the introduction of new technologies, like AM, requires a concurrent redesign of both the supply chain and broader network. This research aims to develop design principles for circular supply chains using remanufacturing and AM technologies for spare parts, focusing on cooperation and governance within such networks. In this PhD-project a variety of empirical methods, such as Delphi studies, case studies and possible design science, will be used that enable an understanding of cooperation and governance and provide a benchmark for designing circular chains and networks.

The PhD position is embedded in the research programme OPERA of FEB’s Research Institute. The project will be supervised by Prof. Dirk Pieter van Donk and Dr Eugenia Rosca.