PhD Candidate in Sustainable Product Design

2 days ago


Kongens Lyngby, Lyngby-Tårbæk Kommune, Denmark DTU - Technical University of Denmark Full time
Sustainable Product DesignerWe are looking for a skilled researcher to join our team as a PhD candidate. The selected candidate will investigate ways to increase product longevity through repair and reuse, improving overall sustainability.Main Tasks:
  • Carry out comprehensive analyses of product life cycles, focusing on the relationships between production, consumption, and waste management.
  • Examine how material properties, technical functionality, and consumer behavior influence product lifetimes and the demand for new products.
  • Explore strategies to reduce electronic waste and promote more sustainable product disposal methods.
Essential Qualifications:
  • A two-year master's degree or equivalent with 120 ECTS points is required.
  • Demonstrated expertise in English language proficiency and some Danish language skills are necessary for effective collaboration with stakeholders.
Remuneration:

This PhD position comes with a salary corresponding to Academic Pay Grade 595, presently set at DKK 428,859.



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