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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
The division of Packaging Logistics is a research-intensive and encouraging environment. We strive to understand, explain and improve the world by addressing global and regional challenges in logistics, supply chain management and packaging technology. To meet today's complex societal and corporate challenges, research and education require high international quality. Logistics and Supply Chain Management are fascinating areas where the packaging system has a major impact on sustainable and cost-efficient solutions. Packaging affects logistics and freight transport throughout the supply chain, such as the fill rate (in packaging, load carriers and vehicles), the role of packaging as a communication device and its ability to simplify loading, unloading and material handling, as well as avoidance of damaged products.
Job assignments
The PhD position belongs to the research subject ‘packaging logistics’, where logistics and supply chain management are key areas. The research topic for the PhD student originates from packaging as an effective link to logistics in supply chains, where it contributes to the delivery and distribution of products and components with minimal resources from production to consumption. The research should develop and analyse packaging strategies that lead to effective and sustainable supply chains. The research is linked to a research project in the automotive industry on the cost and environmental impacts of packaging on supply chains.
The PhD student will be part of a research project with other researchers and representatives from the automotive industry. The PhD student will also gain access to a leading network for the Swedish and European automotive industry. Because of the potential of packaging for sustainable supply chains, the issues in this research are prioritized by the Swedish and European automotive industry. This means that the PhD student has a great opportunity to develop new knowledge and affect the automotive industry to become more sustainable and competitive. The PhD position enables the PhD student the opportunity to apply and develop his or her knowledge in logistics and supply chain management.
The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties will also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).
Admission requirements
A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:
Additional requirements:
Good understanding of logistics and supply chains.
Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
Basis of assessment
Selection to doctoral (third-cycle) studies will take place after an assessment of the candidates’ ability to benefit from the programme. Assessment of ability will primarily be based on the results of the Bachelor’s and Master’s (first- and second-cycle) studies. In this regard, the following will be particularly taken into consideration:
Other assessment criteria:
In addition, it is desirable that the applicant can demonstrate knowledge of logistics, supply chain management and freight transportation. Knowledge in packaging, calculation models and sustainability is also of merit.
Terms of employment
Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.
Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.). Applicants are also required to answer the job specific questions as a first step of the application process.
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 |
City | Lund |
County | Skåne län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | PA2018/3982 |
Contact |
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Published | 03.Dec.2018 |
Last application date | 02.Jan.2019 11:59 PM CET |