Doctoral scholarship holder or postdoctoral researcher circular value chain modelling and optimisation

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Doctoral scholarship holder or postdoctoral researcher circular value chain modelling and optimisation

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Offer DescriptionLet’s shape the future – University of AntwerpThe is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow’s world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape.The Department of Engineering Management in the Faculty of Business and Economics is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder or postdoctoral researcher in the field of circular value chain modelling and optimisation.Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis/Postdoc grant application in the field of circular value chain modelling and optimisation. With the development of generic value chain models, we aim to facilitate the development and implementation of cost-effective and environmentally friendly supply chains. The focus here is on the development of a decision support tool in collaboration with industry.
• You will publish scientific papers related to the research project.
• You take on a limited set of teaching and research support tasks within the Engineering Management Department.
• You contribute to ongoing research projects on techno-economic and techno-sustainability assessments and to the operation of the EnvEcon research group and the Flanders Make End-to-End Core lab.
• Postdoc: You assist in supervising PhD students and other team members.

Profile

• You hold a Master degree in business engineering, operations research, engineering science, or similar; or you will have obtained it by the time you start to work.
• You can demonstrate excellent study results.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s

. * Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and
. * You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.

• Affinity or experience with circular economy and/or sustainability engineering would be a plus.
• We explicitly encourage people with interest in or experience with quantitative methods (such as modelling and/or programming) to apply.
• PhD position: You have a master’s degree in business administration, operations research, engineering sciences or similar; or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
• Postdoc position: You have a PhD in applied economics or (applied) engineering sciences, or similar; or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
• You speak and write English fluently
• Interest in production processes and the manufacturing sector is a plus.
• You have an interest in sustainable development and the transition to a more sustainable society.
• You have an interest in cleantech and environmental technology.
• Experience in acquiring funding and project coordination is a plus.

What we offer

• PhD: We offer a PhD fellowship for a period of 1 year; this term can be extended to a maximum of 4 years after positive evaluation.
• Postdoc: We offer a position for a period of 1 year, with possible extension of 1 year. We will look together at options to extend the contract (after positive evaluation).
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the

on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP). * You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.

• You will work at the University of Antwerp Stadscampus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp

.Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 14 July 2025 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the ‘Apply’ button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:

• a motivation letter
• your academic CV
• The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure. You can already save the following date: Selection interviews will be planned on 18 July 2025.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the

or send an email to . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. dr. Philippe Nimmegeers ( ).The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Economics Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Economics Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Engineering Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Additional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Antwerp Country Belgium City Antwerp Postal Code 2000 Street Prinsstraat 13 GeofieldContact CityAntwerp WebsitePostal Code2000STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:37:29 GMT

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