PhD position: Business Ecosystem Development for Sustainable Steel Production

Key takeaways

• Join a world-class institution with a focus on sustainability and innovation;
• Participate in the Groeien met Groen Staal (Growing with Green Steel - GGS) program funded by the Dutch National Growth Fund; See: https://groeienmetgroenstaal.nl/en/
• Develop scenario-based strategies for a green steel innovation ecosystem;
• Collaborate with steel manufacturers, steel users, and knowledge partners;
• Join a diverse and encouraging international research community and present your research at international conferences.

The challenge

This PhD project, part of the Groeien Met Groen Staal (GGS) program, strives to develop strategies to guide the evolution of a green steel innovation ecosystem. Using scenario-based roadmapping, this research will identify and align the interests of key stakeholders, such as steel manufacturers, bulk consumers in the construction and automotive sectors, and knowledge partners.

The project will be supervised by Dr Erwin Hofman, Dr Niels Pulles, and Dr Holger Schiele from the University of Twente in close collaboration with various business partners. As a PhD candidate, you will join a supportive, diverse international community in a dynamic academic environment.

Information and application

Are you interested in being part of our team? Please submit your application before 1st of April 2025 and include the following:

• A cover letter (maximum two pages A4) emphasising your specific interest, qualifications, and motivations to apply for this position;
• A Curriculum Vitae, including a list of all courses attended and grades obtained, and, if applicable, a list of publications and references;
• The IELTS-test, Internet TOEFL test (TOEFL-iBT), or a Cambridge CAE-C (CPE). Applicants with a non-Dutch qualification and who have not had secondary and tertiary education in English can only be admitted with an IELTS-test showing a total band score of at least 6.5, internet. TOEFL test (TOEFL-iBT) showing a score of at least 90, or a Cambridge CAE-C (CPE).

Additional information can be acquired via email from e.hofman@twente.nl or n.j.pulles@utwente.nl.

About the department

The HBE department aims to build an encouraging work environment. We provide equal opportunities to all job applicants. Our selection process is based solely on competence and ability. We also offer flexible working conditions on an individual basis to promote work-life balance, which may include employment contracts, working hours, location, or childcare arrangements.

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About the organisation

The Faculty of Behavioral, Management and Social sciences (BMS) aims to play a key role in understanding, jointly developing and evaluating innovations in society. Technological developments are the engine of innovation. As a technical university that puts people first, we tailor them to human needs and behavior. We also ensure adequate governance at public and private level, and robust, inclusive and fair organizational structures. We do this by developing, sharing and applying high-quality knowledge in Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communication Sciences, Philosophy, Educational Sciences and Health Sciences. Our research and education in these disciplines revolves around tackling and solving societal challenges. The research programs of BMS are closely linked to the research of the UT institutes Mesa+ Institute for Nanotechnology, TechMed Center and Digital Society Institute.

As an employer, the Faculty of BMS offers work that matters. We equip you to create new possibilities for yourself and for our society. With us, you will become part of a leading technical university with increasing, positive social impact. We offer an open, inclusive and entrepreneurial atmosphere, in which we encourage you to make healthy choices, for example through our flexible, adaptable benefits.