💼 Full-Time Position

PhD position on Ecodesign for Human‑Robotic Re‑ and Demanufacturing

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KU Leuven
📍 Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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Location
Leuven, Belgium
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Posted
May 26, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

  • Education: You do not hold a doctoral degree. You hold a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline, obtained with at least distinction (cum laude) or an internationally recognized equivalent, as required for admission to the KU Leuven Doctoral School.
  • Technical skills: Practical experience in the mechanical design of electromechanical systems, combined with robot programming skills and hands-on experience with industrial or collaborative robots.
  • Communication: You communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; knowledge of Dutch is considered an asset, but is not required.
  • Research focus: You have a strong interest in ecodesign, re‑ and demanufacturing, and human‑robot collaboration in an industrial context.
  • Drive: You are motivated to conduct doctoral research and to work in a multidisciplinary and international research environment.
  • Hands-on approach: You are willing to carry out experimental...