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Postdoctoral Researcher in Supply Chain Resilience University of Groningen in Netherlands

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Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Available

Deadline

Nov 11, 2026

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Netherlands

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University of Groningen

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Network Analysis
Industrial Engineering
Environmental Sustainability
Optimisation
Economics
Clean Energy
Material Flow

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About this position

The University of Groningen is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Supply Chain Resilience for a one-year position focused on quantitative research at the intersection of critical materials, clean energy technologies, sustainability, and global supply chains.

This project investigates how disruptions propagate through supply chains across material extraction, processing, manufacturing, use, and recycling. The research will examine vulnerabilities arising from international trade dependencies, concentrated production, and shocks such as trade restrictions, production interruptions, and demand changes. It will also assess how supply chains can recover from disruption and adapt to geopolitical, economic, and environmental change.

The successful candidate will work with Dr Xin Sun to develop a research focus aligned with both the project objectives and the researcher’s expertise. Possible topics include mapping dependencies and bottlenecks in critical material and clean energy supply chains; modelling disruption impacts; and evaluating resilience strategies such as supplier diversification, recycling, material substitution, and technological innovation.

Methods may include network analysis, material flow analysis, input-output modelling, optimization, and scenario-based simulation. The role includes building and applying quantitative models, compiling and assessing data on material flows, trade, production capacities, and technologies, comparing resilience strategies, preparing journal articles, presenting at scientific meetings, collaborating with colleagues, and maintaining transparent and reproducible datasets and workflows.

This is a strong opportunity for a researcher interested in the resilience of strategic and critical supply chains, especially in the context of the low-carbon transition and resource sustainability. The position is based at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands and closes on 2026-11-11.

Applications should be submitted through the AcademicTransfer portal using the provided application link.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants should have strong quantitative skills and an interest in critical materials, supply chains, and sustainability. The specific research focus will be shaped with the supervisor according to the candidate’s expertise and the project objectives. Experience with or willingness to use network analysis, material flow analysis, input-output modelling, optimization, and scenario-based simulation would be advantageous, along with the ability to work with data, write research articles, and maintain reproducible workflows.

How to apply

Apply through the AcademicTransfer application link before 2026-11-11. Prepare to submit your application via the online portal and follow any document requirements listed there.

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