PhD student in Industrial System with a focus on Smart Circular Economy in Manufacturing Industry

Manufacturing Industry Eskilstuna

Mälardalen University (MDU) is the youngest university in Sweden. In line with our vision, to be a progressive and collaborative University where we shape a sustainable future together, we wish to make a difference.

Do you want to be involved and contribute to our development?

Together, we can create a sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that knowledge and new perspectives are best attained and reached together in collaboration with others – our colleagues, students, the private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally

At the School of Innovation, Design and Engineering our students are studying to be for example innovators, entrepreneurs, illustrators, information designers, network technicians and engineers. We have five research specializations with different research profiles and research schools. Our work takes place in cooperation with and in strategic agreements with companies, organisations and public authorities in the region.

Employment: Temporary employment Scope: Full time Number of positions: 1 Closing date for application: 2025-01-29 Campus location: Eskilstuna School: School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, (IDT)

Access to third-cycle courses and study programmes at a higher education education as well as basic eligibility requirements and assessment criteria, are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 7 §§ 34–41(SFS 1993:100). More information about third-cycle studies at MDU

A full-time employment as a doctoral student is attached to this third-cycle studies which corresponds to four years.

The PhD student position is expected to join a funded research project SmartCircle on Smart Circularity Implementation. The candidate conducts research with 10 partner companies in the project and will work on five use cases on smart circularity implementation using advanced digital technologies. The PhD student will undertake the following major tasks:

-Conducting a systematic literature review on smart circular economy in manufacturing industry -Working on five use cases on smart circularity implementation -Designing and conducting empirical data collection and analysis through the case studies from partner companies -Disseminating the research work in the form of articles to conferences and journals -Co-production with partner companies in the project

For basic eligibility , the following is required:

specific eligibility requirements to be admitted to Industrial Systems are those who have the above general entry requirements with a technical specialisation and with a relevant main subject or equivalent.

Prior to employment, consideration must be given to the ability to assimilate third-cycle courses and study programmes at a higher education. We are looking for a student with a background in product development, production development, industrial engineering, industrial economics, business engineering, or related disciplines. We will use the following assessment criteria:

- Strong background in product or production or industrial or business engineering - Good knowledge of circular economy, business models, and digital technologies - Good knowledge of digital technology integration in the use case - Good knowledge on qualitative case studies - Good knowledge in co-production with companies - Good knowledge on manufacturing industry - Sufficient proficiency in oral and written English - Experience in teaching

In an overall assessment of suitability, emphasis is also placed on personal abilities. All employees at MDU are expected to cooperate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the organisation and their own work duties and contribute to a positive work environment.The skills/qualities that are of particular importance for the position are as follows:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal. - Self-motivated person who can work independently and in group or team settings while also contributing effectively in team settings. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically. - Adaptability and openness to learning new concepts, theories, and technologies. - Strong organizational and administration skills.

The following is a merit:

-Good knowledge of circular economy, business models, and digital technologies -Good knowledge in conducting qualitative research work -Experience in working in research assignments or working with companies

We value the qualities that an even distribution of age and gender, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, can contribute to the organization.

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The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the University no later than closing date for application.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Union representatives:

Saco-S [email protected] Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: 021-10 14 89

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Linn Gustafsson

Tf Avdelningschef

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Koteshwar Chirumalla

Associate Professor

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