VACANCY - Junior researcher (PhD) in the field of product development (design research)

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁: You will research Circular Product Design (CPD) of smart electronic products, focusing on improving repairability and upgradability through modularity. You will employ a Research through Design approach to develop a DRUM method (Design for Repairability, Upgradability via Modularity), combining technical design principles with circular economy strategies. This research will involve creating a comprehensive product data plan, using computational design tools, and conducting case studies to test and validate the method. The goal is to advance sustainable design practices, reduce e-waste, and support circular business models, aligning with emerging EU legislation and sustainability frameworks.

👤️ 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
• Master in product development, industrial sciences or equivalent
• Excellent study results
• Quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation

📆 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Monday 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 (by midnight Brussels time)

👉 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/eU-HcseV

📩 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁: more information contact Jelle Saldien