项目介绍

2026年4月28日

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We are seeking a PhD Candidate in Environmental Technology and Management to join the Department of Management and Engineering.

Your work assignments

Manufacturing companies are shifting from traditional linear production logics toward more sustainable and circular operating models. A key component of this transition is the integration of remanufacturing, a value‑retaining industrial process which extends the lifecycle of products and parts. Remanufacturing can be integrated with new manufacturing or be located in separate facilities.

You will take part in two ongoing research projects where Swedish manufacturing companies and other researchers are participating. Within the ROAR-project we are exploring how manufacturing industries develop and improve their remanufacturing of products and components. Within the second research project called Innovate Remanufacturing we are investigating different technologies that can innovate and improve remanufacturing at some Swedish companies. More information about the research projects can be found at:

You will focus on strategic, operational, and supply‑chain‑related challenges associated with manufacturing companies’ transition toward closed‑loop production systems (CLPS). Within the research projects, your responsibilities will include supporting project researchers in conducting theoretical and empirical studies, performing analyses, and further developing collected data. Your focus will be on investigating manufacturers’ opportunities for expanded remanufacturing businesses, mainly from an economic sustainability perspective. You are expected to independently, and in collaboration with others, carry out data analyses, and document these analyses in writing and present results both orally and in written form. Additional tasks include compiling and processing theoretical and empirical material, as well as developing case studies, designing interviews and methods/models/frameworks for Swedish manufacturing companies.

As a PhD student, you devote most of your time to doctoral studies and the research projects of which you are part. Your work may also include teaching or other departmental duties, up to a maximum of 20 per cent of full-time.

Your qualifications

You have graduated at Master’s level in (including ongoing education, master thesis defense summer 2026) in Sustainability Engineering and Management (SUS), Industrial Engineering and Management (IND), or Mechanical Engineering (MEC) or completed courses with a minimum of 240 credits, at least 60 of which must be in advanced courses in [%Ange ev inriktning/ämne]. Alternatively, you have gained essentially corresponding knowledge in another way.

It is particularly advantageous to have good knowledge of manufacturing, production economics, as well as solid understanding of sustainable and circular strategies.

You should have good knowledge of scientific methods and be able to work practically with (1) collecting and managing research data in a systematic manner, (2) structuring and analyzing collected data, (3) developing interview questions, (4) analyzing interview material, and (5) reporting results both orally and in writing.

Proficiency in English is a requirement for the position, good knowledge of Swedish is a merit. A clear and documented interest in sustainable/circular manufacturing is a merit.

Your workplace

The Division of Environmental Technology and Management (MILJÖ) is an internationally recognized interdisciplinary research group established 40 years ago. Today, we are a division of approximately 40 employees with backgrounds spanning a wide range of scientific fields, countries, and cultures. Our work is grounded in the belief that addressing environmental challenges is a powerful driver for the development of products, services, technical systems, and organizations. Central to our mission is contributing to a more resource‑efficient society in which new environmental solutions become reality. We pursue this mission through research, education, and active collaboration with society.

You will be working at the Division of Environmental Technology and Management (MILJÖ), within the Products Services Innovation (PSI) unit. You can read more about our activities here: https://liu.se/en/organisation/liu/iei/miljo

The employment

When taking up the post, you will be admitted to the program for doctoral studies. More information about the doctoral studies at each faculty is available at Doctoral studies at Linköping University

The employment has a duration of two years’ full-time equivalent. Extension of employment is based on the degree of teaching and institutional assignment. Further extensions may be granted in exceptional circumstances. You will initially be employed for one year.

Starting date September 2026.

Background screening may come to be carried out before any decision on employment is made.

Salary and employment benefits

The salary of PhD students is determined according to a locally negotiated salary progression.

More information about employment benefits at Linköping University is available here.

Union representatives

Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants.

Application procedure

Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than 1st of June 2026.

Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.

We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives – diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody’s equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: Equal opportunities.

We look forward to receiving your application!