Doctoral scholarship holder circular supply chain modelling and optimisation

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The Department of Engineering Management in the Faculty of Business and Economics is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of circular supply chain modelling and optimisation.

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the domain of circular supply chain management, supply chain modelling and optimisation. With the development of generic value chain models, we aim to facilitate the development and deployment of cost-effective and environmentally friendly supply chains. We will do this by accounting specifically for multi-stakeholder interactions.
• You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• You will carry out a limited number of teaching (e.g. master thesis supervision) and research support tasks for the Department of Engineering Management.

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 educational vision.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
• 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.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of 1 year, which can be extended up to 4 years after positive evaluation.
• The planned start date is 1 October 2024 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders 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 do most of your work at the University of Antwerp Stadscampus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 12 August 2024 (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 5 September 2024.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. dr. Christof Defryn (defryn@uantwerpen.be) or Prof. dr. Philippe Nimmegeers (philippe.nimmegeers@uantwerpen.be)

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity 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.