Luleå University of Technology is growing rapidly with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 2 billion per year. We are currently 1,500 employees and have 17,900 students. In the coming years, billions of kronor will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in major projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. We have a wide range of programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope that you will help us build the sustainable companies and societies of the future. Do you want to contribute to the development of circular and sustainable business models in the context of a circular economy? Within the project Analysis of the sustainability performance of new business models, we are looking for a PhD student who will work on the further development of a method, based on life cycle assessment (LCA), to analyze the environmental impact of different business models. You will be part of a research group in an international research environment with excellence in business model transformation and LCA. The research is conducted in close collaboration with companies in several industries. Subject description Quality Engineering and Logistics covers principles, methods and tools for customer- and sustainability-oriented product and process improvement as well as processing flows and their management. The subject has an industrial base with applications in goods and services production. Project description The project aims to increase the knowledge, capability and use of a new method, so-called business model LCA (BMLCA), to analyze the sustainability performance of business models. By using the method to study several business models, evaluate the results, and disseminate the knowledge of the method and sustainable business models, the aim is to ensure good business performance while increasing resource and energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The method has recently been introduced with promising results and has since attracted interest from companies and researchers alike. BMLCA results are presented as environmental impact per unit of profit generated over time, enabling the development of business models that generate the same economic results but with lower environmental impact. In the short term, we foresee BMLCA being used for analyzing the sustainability performance of new business models. In the long term, we envision BMLCA becoming an important element for business analysis. Work tasks A PhD position involves both theoretical and practical work. As a PhD student, you will be trained in scientific work in the form of publishing scientific articles in journals and at national and international conferences. Most of your working time will be devoted to your own research studies. You will also take both compulsory and optional doctoral courses and have the opportunity to participate in teaching. The research in this position will be carried out both with other researchers at Luleå University of Technology and researchers at other universities. Qualifications You should have an academic degree with at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level. You should have significant knowledge and skills in the areas of circular economy business models and/or life cycle assessment (LCA). You should be highly motivated for research studies and have good collaboration and communication skills. Fluency in English, both oral and written, is essential; fluency in Swedish, both oral and written, is an advantage but not essential. For further information on specific doctoral programs see: Curricula for doctoral programs in the Faculty of Engineering Information about the program Employment as a doctoral student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other departmental duties may be added up to 20% of full-time. Place of employment: Luleå. Intended start: employment starts as soon as possible or by agreement. For further information, please contact Professor Thomas Zobel, 0920-492134, thomas.zobel@ltu.se Trade union representative: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Lars Frisk, 0920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se How to apply We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below where you attach a cover letter, CV/resume and copies of verified diplomas. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and the diplomas must be written in Swedish or English. Deadline for applications: 2024-11-19 Reference number: 4209-2024