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Dear all,

At Politecnico di Torino (Turin, Italy), we are searching for a PhD student working on the research topic “Systemic Design to enhance industrial sustainability transition” (3 years, 100%).

//Topic//
The PhD programme is part of the Innovation Ecosystem NODES (Nord-Ovest Digitale E Sostenibile – which is the Italian for “Digital and Sustainable North-Western Italy”), funded by the Italian Ministry for Universities and Research within the framework of the PNRR (National Resilience and Recovery Fund). The main topic is the sustainable and circular transition of industrial models, focusing on the valorisation of agricultural, industrial and urban by-products from a systemic perspective.

//Team//
The candidate will work on her/his/their research within our Sys – Systemic Design Lab https://www.systemicdesignlab.it/ and in collaboration with other disciplines and research teams involved in the research ecosystem.

//Location//
The candidate will be based in Turin (Italy) in the facilities of the Department of Architecture and Design. It is possible to start the PhD programme remotely in case of long visa application times.

// Profile //
> Hold a master’s degree in design, design engineering or equivalent.
> Have a good knowledge of Systemic Design methodologies and approaches.
> Have skills in complex data analysis and visualization.
> Knowledge of Italian is not compulsory but is considered a preferential requirement.

// Apply //
> Deadline for application is 12 December 2022. The PhD programme is expected to start in January 2023
> For information and application, please write to: amina.pereno@polito.it