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Benjamin Sprecher

1 year ago

Design for mitigating risks and dependencies related to critical raw materials TU Delft in Netherlands

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Materials Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

December 31, 2026
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Netherlands

University

TU Delft

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Keywords

Materials Science
Design Thinking
Design Engineering
Environmental Sustainability
Geopolitics
Design

About this position

I'm excited to share that my group has a vacancy for a fantastic PhD position on exploring how design can contribute to solving problems related to critical raw materials, and more broadly, the role that design can play in the CRM debate. This is together with Rossi Kevin and Ruud Balkenende.

From the job description: "The successful candidate will investigate and develop robust design methodologies specifically tailored to mitigate the risks and dependencies related to critical raw materials. Core strategies such as Design for Recycling, Design for Longer Lifetimes, and Design for Material Substitution will be central to the research. (...) The aim of this position is twofold: to develop a design guide on product-level strategies for CRM management, while also creating actionable recommendations to materials scientists. Special attention will be given to geopolitical dynamics affecting material availability, aiming to create adaptable, resilient design solutions."

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Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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