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Engin Topan

1 year ago

Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences University of Twente in Netherlands

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Funding

This is a fully funded, 4-year PhD position with a gross monthly salary starting at €3,059 in the first year and rising to €3,881 in the fourth year. The package includes pension, holiday allowance (8%), end-of-year bonus (8.3%), parental leave, training, and full employee status at the University of Twente. Tuition is covered, and additional benefits include 29 holidays per year, access to sports facilities, and a personal development program.

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Expired

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Netherlands

University

University of Twente

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research
Business
Industrial Engineering
Additive Manufacturing
Logistics Management
Defense Studies
Optimisation
Equipment Maintenance
Decision Support System
Strategic management

About this position

The University of Twente ’s PhD position in Design of Forward and Reverse Supply Chains for Additive Manufacturing in Maintenance (deadline 11 Oct 2025) is a 4-year, fully funded PhD in the Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS) section of the High-tech Business & Entrepreneurship (HBE) department.

?? Key Details
Hours: 38–40/week
Salary: €3,059 (year 1) ? €3,881 (year 4) gross/month
Funding: Includes pension, holiday (8%), end-of-year bonus (8.3%), parental leave, training, etc.
Location: University of Twente, Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS)
Deadline: 11 October 2025
Security: You must be a citizen of a NATO member country and pass Dutch government security screening (due to Ministry of Defence collaboration).

?? Research Focus
Develop dynamic supply chain design models for forward & reverse AM in maintenance.
Optimize repositioning of AM equipment in conflict zones/industrial contexts.
Study levels within product structures for AM repair/spare parts.
Integrate forward & reverse flows in maintenance/manufacturing.
Optimize repair vs. replacement strategies (direct repair, consolidation, etc.).
Work with real-world cases from the Dutch Ministry of Defence, GKN, ProRail, etc.

?? Candidate Profile
MSc in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research/Management, or related field.
Experience in quantitative modelling, optimization, decision support.
Able to do independent research & academic writing.
Strong communication, collaborative, and international mindset.
Excellent command of English (IELTS =6.5 / TOEFL iBT =90 / CAE-C).

?? Application Package
Cover letter (max 2 pages A4): explain interest, qualifications, motivation.
CV: include all courses + grades, publications (if any), references.
Proof of English proficiency (if required).

?? Supervisors / Contacts
Dr. Engin Topan (Associate Professor) – [email protected]
, +31 53 489 3143
Dr. Matthieu Van Der Heijden
https://lnkd.in/dJbx3HEZ

Funding details

This is a fully funded, 4-year PhD position with a gross monthly salary starting at €3,059 in the first year and rising to €3,881 in the fourth year. The package includes pension, holiday allowance (8%), end-of-year bonus (8.3%), parental leave, training, and full employee status at the University of Twente. Tuition is covered, and additional benefits include 29 holidays per year, access to sports facilities, and a personal development program.

What's required

Applicants must hold an MSc degree (or equivalent) in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Operations Management, or a related field. Proven experience in quantitative modelling, optimization, and decision support is required. Candidates must be able to conduct independent research and demonstrate strong academic writing skills. Excellent command of English is mandatory (IELTS ≥6.5, TOEFL iBT ≥90, or Cambridge CAE-C). Strong communication skills, collaborative and international mindset are expected. Applicants must be citizens of a NATO member country and pass Dutch government security screening due to Ministry of Defence collaboration. Application package must include a cover letter (max 2 pages), CV with courses and grades, publications (if any), references, and proof of English proficiency if required.

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Research Interests

Decision Support System

Equipment Maintenance

Additive Manufacturing

Logistics Management

Mechanical Engineering