PhD Researcher sustainability and circularity- decision support systems industrial

The International Society for Industrial Ecology is seeking a PhD Researcher for a Horizon Europe project focused on sustainability and circularity in decision support systems for industrial digital twins. The role involves developing data exchange protocols and Decision Support Systems for various manufacturing sectors. Candidates should have a master's degree in relevant fields, experience in data management, and strong communication skills. This is a remote position.
Position: PhD Researcher on sustainability and circularity-based decision support systems for industrial [...]
PhD Researcher on sustainability and circularity-based decision support systems for industrial digital twins

Vacancy number: 15044

Join an exciting Horizon Europe project called Lasers4

MaaS, which will deliver a digital platform to enable manufacturers to make more sustainable and cost-effective products on demand.

Key Responsibilities

Future sustainable factories for manufacturing-as-a-service require the connection of information systems to enable the exchange of data from operations to sustainability-based decision support. As a PhD candidate in this project, you will have the opportunity to develop Decision Support Systems (DSS) and harmonize data collection protocols for sustainability and circularity assessment. These will be integrated into a manufacturing digital twin of laser technologies as a service, streamlining decision support for industrial operations.

You will contribute to the sustainability and digital transformation of several manufacturing industries, and you will be working on:
• Establishing data exchange protocols with data providers in the sectors of automotive, nuclear fusion, packaging, aerospace and hydrogen.
• Developing scalable and standardized data exchange protocols enabling the use of Digital Product Passports and Life Cycle Assessment.
• Developing DSS for performance, sustainability, circularity and cost information to be integrated into a digital twin of Lasers4

MaaS operations.
• Identifying with project partners sustainability and circularity alternatives to be integrated into the DSS.

What You Bring

This position is a good fit for you if you recognize yourself in the following:
• You hold a master's degree in one of these fields:
• computer science, information science, industrial ecology, operational research, environmental process engineering, environmental sciences, or another related field.
• You have expertise in one or more of these areas:
• Data management and programming (e.g., Python).
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
• Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA).
• In case you do not have all the desired expertise, you demonstrate strong motivation to develop yourself in those areas.
• You have recorded experience in planning and executing research tasks.
• You have excellent social and communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other researchers, industry and policy actors.
• You have excellent English language skills in writing and speaking.

Where you will work

Your position will be embedded in the Department of Industrial Ecology of the Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML) and the Decision Engineering for Sustainability and Resilience (DESIRE) Laboratory of Leiden University College.

What We Offer

Our goal is to work together to create a transparent and inclusive work environment in which everyone feels welcome and appreciated. We also offer:
• An employment contract for the duration of a 1-year position with the possibility of extension to 4 years based on performance.
• Salary ranges from € 2.770 gross per month in the first year to € 3.539 gross per month in the fourth year based on a full-time position.
• Flexible working hours with a minimum of 232 leave hours based on a full-time working week of 38 hours.
• Options for secondary employment conditions, including sabbatical or paid parental leave.
• Hybrid working possibilities within the Netherlands.
• A home-working allowance and attention for good workplaces.
• All our PhD students are embedded in the Graduate School of Science, offering several PhD training courses.

What We Find Important

Promoting an inclusive community is central to Leiden University’s values and vision. Leiden University aims to be an inclusive community in which all students and staff members feel valued and respected, and are able to develop to their full potential.

Information

Enquiries can be made to Dr. Marco Cinelli (m.cinellidenuniv.nl) or Dr. Franco Donati (f.donatidenuniv.nl).

Applications

Please Submit Your Application Via The Online Recruitment System. Applications Received Via E-mail Will Not Be Taken Into Consideration. Please Ensure That You Upload The Following Additional Documents Quoting The Vacancy Number:
• Name and contact details of at least two referees.

Only applications received before the 16th of September 2024 at 8:00 am will be considered.
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