Doctoral Network

Ecodesign Academic Network

This academic network working on ecodesign is an international research and training initiative. It aims to advance ecodesign methodologies and de-, re-, and manufacturing strategies that enable circular economy practices at industrial scale, in line with the European sustainability and resource efficiency policy objectives.

Browse Open Positions

Our Research Pillars

Dandelions, often used to make wishes, here symbolize our wish for a sustainable future. With 15 seeds, one for each Doctoral Candidate, each of them will grow through their research and eventually “take off” as experts in the field of ecodesign and related impact assessments.

Important Application Rules

Mobility Rule: candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting organisation for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately prior to 01/10/2026.
Summary Sheet: To support our commitment to equity and meritocracy, please ensure you compile the “Summary Sheet” document and include it as the first pages of your motivation letter. Download it here:
Summary Sheet (Word Document)
In addition, avoid using your family name or first name in the Motivation Letter and when naming your files (e.g., Summary_Motivation.pdf).

Available PhD Positions

Recruiting Institution	Country	Research Focus	Application
KU Leuven	BE	Ecodesign for Human‑Robotic Re‑ and Demanufacturing	Go to Application
KU Leuven	BE	Product Identification and (Eco)labelling for Accessing Digital Product Passports	Go to Application
KU Leuven	BE	Design of AR/VR supported digital working instructions for Reuse, Repair, Remanufacturing and Recycling	Go to Application
TU Delft	NL	Design for robotic recycling and material recovery	Go to Application
TU Delft	NL	Ecodesign and Mitigation of Rebound Effects	Go to Application
Jaume I University	ES	Consumer empowerment and social impacts of the right to repair framework	Go to Application
Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim	NO	Material Flow Analysis (MFA) for informing Circular Economy and Ecodesign	Go to Application
University of Parma	IT	Data framework for circular design integrated in CAD for mechatronic products	Go to Application
University of Parma	IT	Managing and complementing product life cycle data in DPPs using AI	Go to Application
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology	DE	Ecodesign to facilitate inspection and functional performance testing	Coming Soon
University of Limerick	IE	Ecodesign for automated electronics and PCB remanufacturing	Coming Soon
University of Limerick	IE	Ecodesign for life consumption monitoring and remanufacturing	Coming Soon
Grenoble Institute of Technology	FR	Social impact assessment for accessible and inclusive product design	Coming Soon
Grenoble Institute of Technology	FR	Balancing ecologic and economic performance parameters in ecodesign	Coming Soon
Linköping University	SE	Lifecycle cost and value in transition to more circular product design and practices	Coming Soon