Available position: Assistant, Research Staff for the research project “Sustainability and Procurement (SAP) tools for circular textiles” at the Lodz University of Technology
There is a very limited number of analyses that would look into the specific industries when analysing challenges for SPP. This is especially true in the case of the textile and clothing industry, one of the most polluting and resource-damaging industries in the world. The candidate will conduct interdisciplinary research into the SPP tools that will enhance sustainability and Circular Economy principles more effectively in the textile and clothing industry contributing to achieving especially SDGs 9 & 12.
This research project aims to develop a theoretical model based on societal and individual needs and desires for textiles. This approach will give new insights and perspectives on how and which tools are necessary in order to make the Public Procurement of textile become more sustainable. This will require methodological triangulation by using research methods from different disciplines (law, economics and business, sociology and environmental studies).
Job information
Organisation/Company: Lodz University of Technology
Department: Institute of Marketing and Sustainable Development Faculty of Organization and Management
Research Field: Management sciences
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: Poland
Application Deadline: 24 Aug 2023 – 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date:
This job is funded through the EU Research Framework Programme H2020 / Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.
The early-stage researcher (ESR) will work under the supervision of Associate Professor Malgorzata Koszewska and the co-supervision of Associate Professor Eva Birgitta Andersson Strand (University of Copenhagen).
The researcher will be offered international, interdisciplinary and intersectoral training and will include structured mobility to up 3 months in the Universities and Partner Organisations of the Consortium for the entire project duration that will include:
- Fair Trade Advocacy (2m research SDG awareness in the clothing industry; training on assessing sustainability in the supply chain of uniforms;
- ISLE Association (1m participation in dissemination and awareness raising on sustainable PP practices for uniforms
The offered position is available with a fixed starting date in September 2023 for a maximum duration of 13 months with a full-time commitment to work exclusively under the action.
The ESR will be part of a community of ESRs based in 10 SAPIENS partner universities and will benefit from exposure to an intersectoral and international working environment.
The candidate will get a very attractive salary plus an allowance package in accordance with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) rules and the personal circumstances of the applicant.
Lodz University of Technology is one of the finest universities of technology in Poland. Its tradition and experience in training professionals and conducting research date back more than 75 years. It is an attractive partner for business. It cooperates with the largest national and international corporations. It conducts research of a European standard, develops new technologies and creates innovation in collaboration with the leading research centres all over the world. One of the pillars of Lodz University of Technology management is equal treatment of staff regardless of their gender, age, race or other demographic and social characteristics. In 2016, TUL was the first technical university in Poland to receive the HR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH award certifying that the University adheres to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
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