Postdoc Position – Proving the Reuse Potential of Construction Objects with Evidence-based Circularity

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Postdoc Position – Proving the Reuse Potential of Construction Objects with Evidence-based Circularity

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Offer DescriptionAn innovation ecosystem is currently being developed for the industrial replacement and renovation of bridges in the Netherlands. This is done with the help of a large government incentive fund, called the National Growth Fund and the Province of North Holland. In an approved programme, called Future-proof Living Environment, a large number of contractors, clients, engineering firms, suppliers and knowledge institutions unite in a joint mission to make the replacement task manageable and circular in a programmatic and industrial way. In addition, European legislation requires the infrastructure sector to keep transparent records of the sustainability and circularity of their assets.Therefore, it is important that the government’s circular goals can be achieved with the help of factual evidence. This requires a streamlined process for an industrial chain that is able to focus on high-quality reuse. Since the evidence must actually be useful in promoting reuse, it is not sufficient to rely solely on composite indices or indicators. Therefore, this research focuses on developing a new principle of “evidence-based circularity”. This means that the burden of proof of specific measurements must be transparent and relatable. As a result, this evidence can be traced back to the proposed circular measures.To achieve this, you will develop a model that can directly capture the impact of proposed circular measures. Such as, for example, extending the lifespan and reusing of elements. These measures include digital techniques (especially trading platform, materials passport, certifications, and blockchain technology), industrial techniques (especially Industrial Flexible and Demountable (IFD) design and construction, off-site production, on-site assembly, modularity) and programmatic techniques (especially joint purchasing, project bundling).Development of such a model prerequires in-depth understanding of, on the one hand, the information needs of key stakeholders in circular construction and, on the other hand, the potentials of digital technologies to provide such information.Within the research, standards for measuring circularity are applied in an integrated way to activities in the industrial chain. The inventory of these standards is organised as part of a living lab. The research focuses on feeding the model with this inventory and then actually carrying out the measurement and monitoring activities in the living lab.The model should quantify inputs (materials), processes (the impact of physical activities between parties in a chain) and output in terms of Environmental Cost Indicator (ECI) and circularity. This offers, for example, opportunities to promote collaborations aimed at demonstrable circularity. This project requires a researcher who can start quickly and can make good use of and develop his/her network.As a postdoc you will have the following main activities: * Map information needs and availabilities across circularity measures.

• Development of a model-based method for data-driven assessment of reusability and circularity of assets by extending the lifespan of elements.
• Identifying indicators of circularity, and drawing up criteria for assessing the burden of proof of the indicators.
• Applying your model in living labs (cases where circular interventions are applied at the meso and micro level).

Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsSpecific RequirementsWe look for the following competencies in the chosen candidate:

• A PhD in the field of Industrial ecology, Construction Management and Engineering, Management in the Built Environment, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related fields.
• Good Dutch language skills are an advantage.
• Excellent English proficiency in reading and writing.
• Strong skills in mixed method approach, life cycle assessment.
• Energetic and decisive in the collaboration with partners in the field.
• Communicative and enterprising, independent critical thinker and also the ability to work in an interdisciplinary research team.
• Willing to take the lead in research and involve research and practice partners in knowledge development and dissemination.

Additional InformationBenefitsSalary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (based on scale 10: € 3.226,00 – € 5.090,00 per month gross). A two year contract is offered for a position of 38-40 hours per week.The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.For international applicants, TU Delft has the . This service provides information for new international employees to help you prepare the relocation and to settle in the Netherlands. The Coming to Delft Service offers a for partners and they organise events to expand your (social) network.From 1 September next, a salary increase of 3.7% applies due to a Collective Agreement amendment, followed by an additional 1% increase on 1 January 2025. In addition, most employees employed on 1 September 2024 will receive a one-off payment of €300 gross based on full-time employment.Selection processAre you interested in this vacancy? Please upload the following mandatory documents:

• A detailed CV in English (including a list of publications).
• A short motivation letter in English addressing your interests and describing your fit with the advertised position (max. 2 pages).
• The name and contact details of two references.
• The abstract of your PhD thesis (in English) and URL to the academic repository where it is published (do not upload complete dissertations).

Please note:

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-Employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Additional commentsFor more information about this vacancy, please contact Dr. D.F.J. (Daan) Schraven, Associate Professor, e-mail: .For information about the application procedure, please contact J.A. (Julia) Kreuwel, HR advisor, e-mail: .The position will remain open until September 1, 2024 (local Dutch time + 2 hrs). You must apply via the “Apply now” button. Applications via email will not be processed. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Delft University of Technology Country Netherlands City Delft Postal Code 2628 CD Street Mekelweg 2 GeofieldContact CityDelft WebsiteStreetMekelweg 2 Postal Code2628 CDSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Delft, Zuid-Holland

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Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:49:29 GMT

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