About the opportunity
The Department of Green Technology at the University of Southern Denmark invites applications for a three-year PhD position in data-driven critical raw material supply chain resilience. Based at SDU Life Cycle Engineering in Odense, the project investigates the resilience of critical raw material supply chains supporting low-carbon and digital technologies. The research involves developing transparent, reusable, and reproducible computational modules for dynamic material flow analysis applied to selected technology systems like wind-energy infrastructure and data centers. The candidate will work in an interdisciplinary environment combining environmental systems analysis, supply-chain research, and data science, with a preferred starting date of February 15, 2027.
Salary and benefits
- Three-year salaried PhD position
- Monthly gross salary including pension starting at 37,075 DKK, with possible higher salary steps for relevant postgraduate experience
- Opportunities for international conference participation, research visits, and collaboration with industrial and public-sector stakeholders
- Enrollment in a structured PhD program following the Danish PhD framework, including coursework and teaching or knowledge-dissemination duties
Who can apply?
- Applicants must hold a relevant master's degree or equivalent by the time of enrolment and employment
- Relevant academic backgrounds include engineering, industrial ecology, sustainability science, resource management, data science, computer science, applied mathematics, operations research, supply-chain management, geoinformatics, mining or geological sciences, or other relevant natural sciences
- Demonstrated foundation in quantitative analysis, system modelling, data science, or related methods
- Experience with programming and data analysis, preferably using Python or a similar language
- Good written and spoken English proficiency
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivated application describing research interests, relevant qualifications, and motivation
- Documentation of academic qualifications including bachelor's and master's degree certificates and complete transcripts of grades
- Official English translations for documents not in English or Danish
- Two letters of recommendation
- List of publications and up to two examples of relevant publications, if available
- Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants
- Completed TEK form for calculation of grade-point average
- Official documentation describing the grading system of the awarding university, if degree was not obtained in Denmark
- Examples of relevant thesis work, software, code repositories, or other research outputs
When to apply
- Application deadline is November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM (CET/CEST)
- Expected starting date is February 15, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter
How to apply
- Read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and SDU guidance on how to apply
- Prepare all required application documents in PDF format, ensuring they are unlocked and not password-protected with CPR numbers crossed out
- Submit the application in English through the SDU online recruitment system
Additional information
- The position is based at the SDU Odense campus in Denmark
- Background checks may be conducted on candidates based on open sources due to security measures concerning research in critical technologies
- Persons employed may be exempted from time registration based on an individual managerial assessment
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Strong background in quantitative methods, data science, or engineering with a keen interest in sustainability and supply chain resilience
- Prior experience with Python programming, data handling, or material flow analysis
- A desire to pursue an interdisciplinary PhD integrating environmental systems, data science, and industrial ecology
What should you think carefully about?
- Relocation to Odense, Denmark is required for the duration of the three-year appointment
- Applicants must meet strict document formatting and submission requirements, including specific upload categories and file size limits
- The position carries a fixed three-year term and requires fulfillment of both research and teaching or dissemination duties
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This fully funded PhD position serves candidates aiming to build an academic or advanced research career in industrial ecology, sustainability transitions, and data-driven supply chain analysis. It provides structured doctoral training, publication opportunities, and international collaboration within a supportive Scandinavian university environment.
Our take
Highly motivated quantitative researchers and master's graduates with an interest in sustainability and critical raw materials should seriously consider applying. Those lacking quantitative modelling experience or not prepared for a structured three-year commitment in Denmark may find it less suitable.
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