PhD candidate will document and map the flows and environmental impact potential of chemicals used throughout the life cycle of textiles, focusing primarily on production stages.
What you will do- Develop a comprehensive open‑source database of chemicals commonly used at the major stages of textile production, contributing to initiatives such as the PlastChem database and the Depart de Sentier taxonomy.
- Leverage industrial‑ecology tools to identify the flows and stocks of chemicals in the life cycle of textiles.
- Map the availability of data on identified chemicals to support LCAs, product environmental footprints (PEF), and digital product passports (DPP).
- Publish results in scientific journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
- Collaborate with researchers from industrial ecology and related fields, facilitating such applications through methodological LCA development, risk and/or toxicology assessment, and the development of DPPs.
- Take courses and workshops tailored to your development, for example those offered within the Graduate School of CML.
- Completed (research) master’s degree in industrial ecology, environmental engineering, textile engineering, chemistry, or equivalent.
- Programming skills (e.g., Python) – candidates without these skills must have a motivation to develop them early in the PhD.
- Genuine interest in textiles, evidenced by relevant coursework, projects, or other academic or extracurricular activities – motivation to develop this knowledge early is required for those without prior experience.
- Excellent English language skills in writing and speaking.
- Intellectual curiosity, good analytical skills, self‑motivation, flexibility, and quality consciousness.
- Strong social and communication skills and the ability to interact with other researchers, industry, and policy actors.
We offer an initial one‑year contract, with an option to extend for up to four years based on performance, following the pay scale P in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. Salary ranges from €3,059 gross per month in the first year to €3,881 gross per month in the fourth year for a full‑time position.
With a full‑time position (38 hours per week) you are entitled to 232 vacation hours per year, equivalent to 30.5 vacation days (based on a 38‑hour work week). Flexibility in working hours is supported, allowing adjustments for more or fewer hours with corresponding compensation.
Benefits include:
- Holiday allowance (8%) and an end‑of‑year bonus (8.3%)
- An attractive pension scheme with ABP, ensuring long‑term financial well‑being
- Hybrid working options with the flexibility to work from home within the Netherlands
- Home‑working allowance for workdays and internet, and a laptop provided for a comfortable home office
- PhD student support through the Graduate School of Science, offering training courses at various levels
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Your unique perspectives will enrich our research and foster a collaborative and innovative environment.
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