Postdoc in Technology Implementation for Remanufacturing – DTU Engineering Technology

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Postdoc in Technology Implementation for Remanufacturing – DTU Engineering Technology

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Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Job description

Job Category: VIP BJob Description:Are you eager to contribute to an ambitious, high-impact project advancing sustainability through remanufacturing in a circular economy context? DTU is recruiting for multiple positions to join a newly established National Center for Remanufacturing – reManuFactory.As part of the reManuFactory project, funded by the Danish Industry Foundation, you will collaborate closely with research assistants, postdoctoral researchers, and academic staff to develop cutting-edge methodologies. The research is cross-disciplinary, combining advanced quantitative analysis, simulation, and systems integration. Your work will be central to achieving the project’s ambitious academic, industrial and societal impact goals.DTU Engineering Technology is seeking a post-doc in technology implementation for remanufacturing to play a key role in demonstrating remanufacturing solutions in realistic settings, facilitating the integration of technical, economic, and environmental considerations to raise technology maturity and business readiness. In this position, you will work in close collaboration with companies in the sectors of metal products & components, mechanical & electro-mechanical products, electronics products, and plastics & composite products.The objective of the post-doc is to facilitate and coordinate industry-university collaboration in the development and implementation of remanufacturing systems, consisting of (a) remanufacturing processes, (b) take-back systems, (c) design for disassembly and circularity, (d) business models, and (e) sustainability and circularity assessment. The project will analyse sustainability impact and the drivers of remanufacturing, as well as research readiness levels (e.g., technology readiness).Responsibilities and qualifications
The successful candidate will join the Section of Production, Transportation and Planning at DTU Engineering Technology, working within a multidisciplinary, international, and diverse team. In a world where circular economy and remanufacturing are seen as key to ensuring radically reduced resource consumption, improved climate impact, improved industrial and societal resilience, and heightened competitive edge, we are seeking a sharp, highly motivated and collaborative colleague for this position, able to partake the following primary tasks:

• Coordinate laboratory-scale demonstration activities of remanufacturing, facilitating planning and execution of tests, managing communication and activities between participating companies and relevant DTU staff.
• Facilitate technical, environmental, and economic assessments of remanufacturing systems.
• Contribute to monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) of the reManuFactory project.
• Engage companies through Co-Labs, Pilots, and Drop-In formats, to be demonstrators of the methods developed in the wider reManuFactory project.
• Help organize BEng, BSc, & MSc course activities engaged with the project reManuFactory.
• Research methods to classify readiness levels of remanufacturing systems and monitor their progress in readiness levels (e.g., TRL).
• Identify and document enablers and barriers for the uptake of remanufacturing as well as policy implications and recommendations for successful remanufacturing systems.
• Collaborate across work packages and with academic and industry partners.
• Support the dissemination of results through publications in high-impact journals and stakeholder engagement.

Your primary qualifications are:

• As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) experience within Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or other relevant field.
• Hands-on experience with lab-scale experimentation or technology demonstration.
• Familiarity with TRL frameworks and sustainability assessment.
• Strong project coordination skills, breaking down large objectives into tasks and monitoring progress.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, collaborative and with a social attitude, eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues or industry partners.
• Motivated, structured, and collaborative mindset.
• Good communication skills in both in spoken and written English
• Proven ability to work across disciplines and collaborate with industrial and academic partners.
• Strong motivation, independence, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience in disseminating research through scientific publications and conferences.

You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:

• Technical experience
• Administrative experience
• Communication, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills

What we offer in return
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognised for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterised by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.The period of employment is 3 years and the place of employment is in Ballerup. Starting date is 1 August, 2025, or according to mutual agreement. The position is a full-time position.You can read more about .Further information
Further information may be obtained from Samuel Brüning Larsen ( ) or Rodrigo Salvador ( ).You can read more about DTU Engineering Technology at , and the Section of Production, Transportation and Planning at .If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at .Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 10 June 2025 (23:59 Danish time).Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. You can apply for the position online at . Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.About DTU Engineering Technology
We work at the forefront of university-industry collaboration and develop tools and methods for technology implementation. We are organized in nine research groups all focused on technology implementation, engineering technology and engineering education within a wide range of engineering fields.Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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Location

Ballerup, Hovedstaden

Job date

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:08:53 GMT

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