Postdoctoral Researcher in Design for Remanufacturing

Job summary

This position focuses on advancing sustainability through remanufacturing within a circular economy framework. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to develop innovative methodologies and technology solutions for assessing and enhancing remanufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• PhD degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Sustainable Product Development, or a related field.
• Strong background in multi-objective and numerical optimization, simulation-based design, and design space exploration for complex products.
• Experience in disassembly planning and remanufacturing process implementation, including component recovery strategies and process automation.
• Proven ability to design and implement laboratory setups relevant to remanufacturing.
• Experience in collaborating with industrial partners and facilitating workshops.
• Strong motivation, independence, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods and tools for evaluating remanufacturing potential across multiple objectives, including cost and sustainability.
• Create simulation-based design and numerical optimization methods for exploring engineering design spaces.
• Establish systematic planning procedures for remanufacturing, including selective disassembly and concept assessment.
• Identify synergies between design for remanufacturing and related areas like modularization and standardization.
• Design and lead workshops with industrial stakeholders to co-develop engineering methods and tools.
• Supervise engineering student projects and contribute to academic publications.

Skills

• Expertise in simulation-driven design and systems engineering approaches.
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work across disciplines.
• Experience in disseminating research through publications and conferences.

Education

• PhD in a relevant field.

Tools

• Familiarity with simulation software and optimization tools relevant to engineering design.