PhD in circular economy of electronic components - G-SCOP

Profession Positions: PhD Positions Application Deadline: 26 Dec 2026 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris) Country: France Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Offer Starting Date: 2 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description As part of the ANR Pathways project, which aims at aligning digital development with planetary boundaries, this PhD topic seeks to contribute to the emergence of circular electronics by promoting the reuse of electronic components through a second-life approach. The objective is twofold: to curb the growing production of electronic waste and to reduce the pressure on critical materials. While recent technological advances now make it possible to consider a more reliable estimation of components' Remaining Useful Life (RUL), a major hurdle remains: constructing business models capable of making this reuse viable and deployable at an industrial scale. The goal will be to identify the mechanisms of value creation and sharing associated with the reuse of electronic components, taking into account industrial, regulatory, and organizational constraints. Particular attention will be paid to: • the costs and benefits of the approach • the liability and warranty models associated with reuse • the opportunities offered by standards, public policies, and incentive schemes • as well as the geopolitical challenges related to securing critical material supplies The ultimate ambition is to help structure a future electronic component reuse sector capable of bridging technological innovation and sustainable business models Where to apply E-mail: job-ref-2sb1rp9oiy@emploi.beetween.com Requirements Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications We are looking for a candidate holding a Master's degree or Engineering degree in engineering, product design, or eco-design, passionate about ecological transition challenges. Core competencies: Strong analytical skills and a keen interest in multidisciplinary research (from technical analysis to the study of business models). Deep interest in sustainability and circular economy topics Intellectual curiosity and methodological rigor. Excellent level in English is mandatory, both in writing and spoken required (reading and writing scientific literature, and international presentations) Languages: ENGLISH Level: Excellent Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering Years of Research Experience: None Additional Information Selection process Applications must be sent before October 26th to this e-mail address: job-ref-2sb1rp9oiy@emploi.beetween.com Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: GRENOBLE INP- UGA Country: France Contact City: Grenoble Website: http://www.grenoble-inp.fr Street: 46 avenue Félix Viallet Postal Code: 38000 E-Mail: job-ref-2sb1rp9oiy@emploi.beetween.com