Eindhoven University of Technology is currently accepting applications for its EngD in Digital Textile Ecosystem Identification and Orchestration 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Eindhoven University of Technology - EngD in Digital Textile Ecosystem Identification and Orchestration
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) offers a two-year EngD position focused on making textile production digital, circular, and scalable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As an EngD trainee within the Department of Industrial Design, you will build labeled image datasets with repair and sorting partners, and train computer vision and machine learning models to classify clothing damage, condition, and material. You will combine these assessments with product passport, manufacturing, and environmental impact data into decision models that route used garments to repair, reuse, resale, remanufacturing, or recycling. Operating in a collaborative public-private field lab with industry partners and the Dutch Textile Campus, your work will help SMEs meet European producer responsibility rules and turn textile waste into a sustainable resource.
Benefits of Eindhoven University of Technology - EngD in Digital Textile Ecosystem Identification and Orchestration
- Full-time employment for two years with Eindhoven University of Technology.
- Gross monthly salary of €3,173 in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (Scale TOIO).
- 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus calculated on the annual gross base salary.
- Standard 29 days of leave per year on a 38-hour working week, expandable to 41 days with two extra hours worked per week.
- Participation in the ABP pension scheme, with TU/e paying 70% of the premium.
- High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics, research, and valorization.
- Unlimited access to the on-campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
- Free 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support through OpenUp for you and your family.
- Partially paid parental leave and allowances for commuting, working from home, and internet costs.
- Access to the TU/e Postdoc Association, staff immigration support, a tax compensation scheme (Expat Scheme), and moving expense reimbursement.
Eindhoven University of Technology - EngD in Digital Textile Ecosystem Identification and Orchestration Requirements
- Hold a master's degree (or an equivalent university degree) in Industrial Design or a related field.
- Demonstrate a design-oriented attitude.
- Possess the ability to work in a team and show a strong interest in collaborating with industrial partners.
- Be fluent in spoken and written English.
Application Date and Process
- Prepare all required application documents, including your motivation letter, CV, academic diplomas and transcripts, and English test scores.
- Submit your complete application online using the official apply button on the vacancy portal.
- Ensure all requested materials are included, as incomplete applications may not be considered.
Application Deadline
20 November, 2026
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