PhD scholarship in CIRCit - Sustainability Impact Assessment for Circular Economy
A PhD student position (3 years) is available at the Section of Engineering Design and Product Development
PhD scholarship in CIRCit - Sustainability Impact Assessment for Circular Economy
A PhD student position (3 years) is available at the Section of Engineering Design and Product Development, within the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark. The position is created in connection with the project “Circular Economy Integration in the Nordic Industry for enhanced sustainability and competitiveness (CIRCit)”.
The CIRCit project is supported by the Nordic Green Growth Programme and is running in collaboration with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), SWEREA (Sweden), Innovation Center Iceland and Confederation of Technology Industry in Finland. The PhD student will work closely with the consortium partners and industrial stakeholders.
Responsibilities and tasks
The aim of this PhD project is to conceptualise, develop, validate and implement a framework to assess the sustainability impact of Circular Economy implementation. Impact will be evaluated in terms of social innovation, environmental performance and business benefits, with a systemic view of the bio- and techno-spheres. The framework will be developed in a way to support:
- decision-making regarding Circular Economy implementation;
- detailed measurement of specific Circular Economy initiatives and projects.
The PhD candidate is expected to develop/employ quantitative sustainability impact assessment methods, and consider the potential rebound effects linked with Circular Economy.
Strong collaboration with the industrial partners and other partners in the consortium is expected for the development, validation and implementation of the configuration tool. The candidate will publish his/her research results in international peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences and seminars.
Qualifications
The applicant should be highly motivated and hold a master’s degree preferably within Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related areas. Good command of sustainability evaluation methods, written and spoken English, and experience with product development and circular economy are required.
Further qualifications
- Candidate must have knowledge of sustainability assessment methods.
- Candidate must have knowledge in at least two of the following six fields: circular economy, sustainable design, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA), Life Cycle Costing (LCC), rebound effects.
- Candidate must be in the first four years of his/her research career.
- Excellent early achievement track-record (publications, awards, conference presentations, etc.).
- Strong work ethics and motivation to succeed within a competitive research field.
- Team spirit and excellent collaboration skills.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Tim C. McAloone and the relevant PhD school at DTU.
We offer
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, scientific advice and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Tim C. McAloone, tmca@dtu.dk.
You can read more about the research group at www.ecodesign.dtu.dk, and about Department of Mechanical Engineering at www.mek.dtu.dk.
Application
Please submit your online application no later than 19 March 2017. Apply online via the "Apply" link.
Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
- Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
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