Germany · Fellowship/Job · Reviewed 2026-10-15

AKAD Postdoctoral Fellowship in Circular Economy Systems & Digital Product Passports

Two-year postdoctoral position developing open standards and blockchain-backed digital product passports for tracking battery raw materials and electronic component recycling across Europe.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: PhD in industrial engineering, environmental informatics, or circular economics
English language proficiency: Full professional English fluency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Peer-reviewed publications on life cycle assessment (LCA) or EU digital product passports
Recommendation letters: Three academic reference letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: EUR 56,000 to EUR 64,000 annual gross salary under German higher education scale
Application fee: EUR 0
Tuition / joining costs: Not applicable (faculty research appointment)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: May 31, 2027 (Late 2027 start)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Facts reflect official AKAD University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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