PhD in Adaptive Labour Market Futures for the Built Environment, Energy and Digital Transition Eindhoven University of Technology in Netherlands

PhD Opportunity: Adaptive Labour Market Futures for the Built Environment, Energy and Digital Transition

Shape the future of jobs, cities, and sustainability at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands. This fully funded PhD position is part of the NWO-funded FUTURED Project, focusing on how energy transition, digitalisation, and the built environment are transforming jobs and skills towards 2050. The research will involve designing future scenarios, analyzing labour market trends using both quantitative and qualitative methods, engaging with stakeholders from policy, industry, and education, and developing a scenario-based serious game to support strategic workforce planning.

Research Environment: You will join the Department of Built Environment and collaborate with Dr. Qi Han and Dr. Dujuan Yang, working within the innovative Brainport Eindhoven ecosystem. The project is interdisciplinary, combining foresight, labour economics, computational analysis, and interactive design. You will also engage with the Organisation in Digital Transition (ODT) at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences and contribute to the Urban Informatics research theme at TU/e.

Eligibility: Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Innovation Sciences, Labour Economics, Public Policy, Built Environment, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Data Science, or a related field. Required skills include experience with scenario analysis, foresight methods, and both qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Familiarity with computational methods (e.g., Python, R, NLP) and interest in serious games or participatory research are advantageous. Fluency in Dutch and English is mandatory due to stakeholder engagement.

Funding & Benefits: The position offers a four-year contract with a monthly salary of €3,059–€3,881, 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, hybrid work options, sports facilities, childcare support, and allowances for commuting and home office. International candidates may benefit from a tax compensation scheme.

Application Process: Submit a motivation letter, CV with publications, and contact details of three referees via the official application portal by 22 April 2026. Only complete applications will be considered. For more information, contact Dr. Qi Han ([email protected]) or Dr. Dujuan Yang ([email protected]).

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable, resilient cities and influence real-world workforce strategies at the intersection of technology, policy, and society.