PhD Supply chain design and coordination for AM-based repair/remanufacturing (V25.0496)

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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.

Project description
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.

The ideal candidate is ambitious, highly motivated and wishes to make a career in research. You have a thorough training in research skills, speaks and writes English fluently and has obtained excellent results in the Master phase.
The PhD candidate should have a background (MSc, research master) in Supply Chain Management/ Operations Management]. In addition, the candidate should have knowledge of empirical methods, as well as a proven interest in and knowledge of sustainability and sustainable SCM.

We offer you in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities:

• A gross monthly salary from a minimum of € 3,059 which increases yearly to a maximum of € 3,881 based on a full-time appointment.
• Based on the gross salary an additional 8% holiday allowance each year in May, and an additional 8.3 % end of year bonus in December
• A temporary full-time appointment for a period of four years, under the condition of a positive assessment at the end of the first year. PhD candidates contribute 20% of their time to teaching in years 2-4.

Starting date:as soon as possible

The application package consists of the following separate documents:

1. Your cv.
2. A motivation letter (1A4 max) and a short study proposal for the PhD project (2 A4 max).
3. A scan of your diploma including transcripts.
4. Proof of English proficiency.
5. Other relevant documents.

The documents 1-4 are compulsory and please note that incomplete application packages will not be taken into account.

An assessment may be part of the procedure, consisting of psychological tests and an interview.

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