PhD – DESTINY Project – Finland

DESTINY Project – Design and evaluation of the sustainability of innovative biomass production systems and value chains in the bioeconomy.

Job Functions

The joint EBU doctoral network DESTINY is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action of Horizon Europe and offers a total of 15 fully-funded PhD positions in an inter- and transdisciplinary research and education programme.

Six leading universities in bioeconomy research and training have been collaborating since 2019 to train a new generation of truly European experts, fostering rigorous, relevant and interdisciplinary research that develops solutions to the challenges of the 21st century.

DESTINY will address the transition from a fossil fuel-based economy to a bio-based economy by developing new methods and tools to optimize biomass production systems, develop new bio-based value chains and assess their sustainability in a comprehensive manner.

We cover diverse disciplines and sectors, from agronomy and engineering to economics, political and social sciences, to create a new type of scientist: the bioeconomist.

To achieve this, we offer a  multidisciplinary curriculum  that equips the 15 PhD students with the knowledge and skills to become leading experts in the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy in Europe. The research programme is at the crossroads between and is addressed to the agricultural and forestry sectors, the bioeconomy industry, academia, consultancies and governments.

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PhD research topic:  International business models of bio-based textile companies

The PhD candidate will conduct research at the Business School of the University of Eastern Finland (Kuopio, Finland) and in Wageningen (The Netherlands) in the following research project.

 

Specific objective of the doctoral research project 

Promote international business research on the adaptation and innovation of business models of companies producing bio-based materials for textile production in order to improve their international competitiveness and strengthen their position in the sector’s value network  , including:

• the development of a  strategic approach to business model adaptation  to take advantage of the   international expansion potential of companies that rely on biological resources   for textile production, such as wood fibres and recycled textile fibres, in an economically viable manner.
• the development of a  framework for the development of bio-based business partnerships   to take into account technological and competitive pressures among players in the global textile sector.

the  application of business models and alliances   in   the internationalization process of bio-based textile companies and their alignment with the operations of other actors in the textile sector value network.

 

Required selection criteria

•  Graduate in a discipline related to international business, strategy and general management (master’s degree required);
• Basic understanding of biomass supply systems and bio-based value chains;
• Strong interest in working in an inter and transdisciplinary research environment within a European network;
• Ability to work and solve problems independently and in a well-structured manner;
• Team spirit, enthusiasm, creativity and desire to travel;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English (proof required), Finnish is an advantage.
• Excellent command of English
• Years of research experience from 1 to 4.

 

Benefits

You will have access to university staff benefits, including:

• the opportunity to work flexibly in multiple locations
• comprehensive occupational health care
• A wide selection of staff training
• Staff discount on lunch at our campus restaurants, as well as a variety of other services
• Affordable sports services and a tax-free bicycle benefit

Conditions and Salary

Upon successful completion of the 3-year PhD programme, the PhD candidate will receive a double PhD degree from both universities and an additional certificate from the EBU DESTINY network as a supplement to the diploma.

Scope of employment:   Full-time

Duration of employment:  Limited to 36 months 

Salary: Fellowship awarded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action Joint Doctoral Network:

• Subsistence allowance (gross): €3,342.20 per month
• Mobility allowance: €600.00 per month
• (Family allowance: €660.00 per month)  b

Gross annual salary  :  €47,306.40  + family allowance if applicable.

Organization/Company –  University of Eastern Finland

Research Field  – Agricultural Sciences » Agronomy

Researcher Profile –  First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country  – Finland

Application deadline  – 28 February 2025 – 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

More information Euraxess.