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ph3PhD Position in Circular Infrastructure Hubs Digital Matchmaking (RE:Match.D Project) /h3pLooking for a job that matters? Join the university of technology that puts people first – and shape new opportunities both for yourself and for our partners. /ppThis PhD position is part of RE:Match.D, which aims to develop a bdigital matchmaking approach /b that combines semantic material data, design-for-circularity, and hub logistics to scale high-quality reuse in regional infrastructure ecosystems (primary focus: Twente; validation: Brabant). /ppReuse of infrastructure components (e.g., pavement stones, concrete kerbs, sewage pipes) is gaining momentum, but scaling remains difficult: supply and demand rarely align in time, place, and specification, and documentation is often incomplete. Hubs can bridge these gaps by acting as regional nodes for sorting, storing, refurbishing, and redistributing reclaimed materials, while digital systems create transparency and coordination across many stakeholders. /ppYou will work in a strong multi-actor consortium with University of Twente (UT), Tilburg University, Saxion, regional networks (e.g., Pioneering, Midpoint Brabant), multiple municipalities in Twente and Brabant, and industry partners including platform provider DuSpot and contractors in demolition and infrastructure works. The academic supervision team includes bdr. ir. Marc van den Berg, dr.ir. Rob Bemthuis, /b and bdr. Hans Voordijk /b. /ppYour research sits at the intersection of circular economy, reverse logistics, information systems, and decision support, delivering both scientific outputs and practical tools that partners can use in living lab projects. /ph3The challenge /h3pIn this PhD project, you will help design, evaluate, and digitally enable regional hubs for reclaimed infrastructure materials. Your research includes four connected research and development tracks: /pullibUnderstand what makes hubs: /b review existing and emerging construction/circular hubs and translate lessons into a framework for hubs in regions such as Twente and Brabant. /lilibMake the hub viable through business models and value propositions: /b analyze how hubs can operate sustainably in practice, including governance, services, revenue/cost structures, and implications for layout and capacity. /lilibGo from “a hub” to “a hub network”: /b model and compare regional hub configurations (centralized, decentralized, hybrid) to understand trade-offs in coordination, transport, and reuse performance under different scenarios. /lilibDevelop a digital warehouse management system for reuse hubs /b: design and prototype a hub inventory system that supports real-time visibility and interoperable data exchange with external matchmaking tools and project partners. /li /ulpAcross these activities, you will work closely with municipalities and companies in living labs, contribute to workshops and consortium meetings, and help ensure that your results are usable in practice (not only published). /ph3Your profile /h3pWe are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated and enthusiastic researcher with: /pulliA Master’s degree in (Civil) Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain / Logistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. /liliStrong skills or clear interest (demonstrated through projects, thesis work, or experience) in one or more of the following: /li /ulullireverse logistics and circular supply chains in the built environment, /lilibusiness model analysis and multi-stakeholder governance, /lilisimulation and modelling (agent-based modelling, discrete-event simulation, network models), /lilidata modelling / interoperability (e.g., ontologies/semantics, data standards, API-based exchange), /lilidecision-support systems and prototyping (dashboards, information systems, user-centred design), /liliempirical research in real-world settings (case studies, interviews, co-creation, living labs). /li /ululliMotivation and ability to work both bacademically /b and in a blarge multi-partner consortium environment /b. /liliStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with engineers, planners, and industrial stakeholders. /liliExcellent command of written and spoken English. Command of written and spoken Dutch is an advantage for collaborating with industry partners. /li /ulh3Our offer /h3pWe encourage high responsibility and independence, while collaborating with colleagues, researchers, other university staff and partners. We follow the terms of employment by the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Universities (CAO). /ppOur offer includes: /pullia full-time, 4-year PhD position with a qualifying evaluation in the first year; excellent mentorship in a stimulating research environment with excellent facilities; and a personal development program within the Twente Graduate School. /liliA full list of benefits and salary details are provided below. /li /ululliGross monthly salary of b€3,059 /b in the first year, increasing each year up to b€3,881 /b in the fourth year; /liliExcellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme; /lili29 holidays per year in case of full-time employment; /liliA training programme as part of the Twente Graduate School where you and your supervisors will determine a plan for a suitable education and supervision; /liliA green campus with free access to sports facilities and an international scientific community; /liliA family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid); /liliA full employee status at the University of Twente (UT), including pension, healthcare benefits, and favourable secondary conditions as outlined in the CAO-NU collective labour agreement for Dutch universities. /li /ulh3Information and application /h3pAre you interested in joining our team? Please submit your application bbefore 22 February, 2026 /b and include: /pulliA bcover /motivation letter /b (maximum 2 pages A4), emphasizing your specific interest, qualifications, and motivations to apply for this position; /liliA bCurriculum Vitae (CV) /b, if applicable, a list of publications and references, /liliAn IELTS-test, Internet TOEFL test (TOEFL-iBT), or a Cambridge CAE-C (CPE). Applicants with a non-Dutch qualification and who have not had secondary and tertiary education in English can only be admitted with an IELTS-test showing a total band score of at least 6.5, TOEFL Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) showing a score of at least 90, or a Cambridge CAE-C (CPE). /li /ulpThe job interviews are planned in week 10 and 11. Screening is part of the procedure. Additional information can be acquired from /ph3About the organisation /h3pThe Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET) engages in education and research of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering. We enable society and industry to innovate and create value using efficient, solid and sustainable technology. We are part of a ‘people-first’ university of technology, taking our place as an internationally leading center for smart production, processes and devices in five domains: Health Technology, Maintenance, Smart Regions, Smart Industry and Sustainable Resources. Our faculty is home to about 2,900 Bachelor’s and Master’s students, 550 employees and 150 PhD candidates. Our educational and research programmes are closely connected with UT research institutesMesa+ Institute, TechMed Center and Digital Society Institute. /ph3Job details /h3pTitle /ppPhD Position in Circular Infrastructure Hubs Digital Matchmaking (RE:Match.D Project) /ppPublished /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
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