Cleanroom teaching support and lab manager 0,8-1,0 fte

We are looking for a cleanroom teaching support scientist/engineer who is passionate about practical education and wants to contribute to expanding hands-on training activities within our cleanroom facilities. This position plays a key role in strengthening TU/e’s contribution to the Dutch Beethoven Plan, aimed at scaling up semiconductor talent to meet the growing demands of the high-tech industry.

In this role, you will be part of the Education and Student Affairs (ESA) team within the Department of Applied Physics and Science Education (APSE). The ESA APSE team provides educational support for all Bachelor’s and Master’s programs within the department. Your role will focus specifically on supporting education in Applied Physics, including the Bachelor’s program in Applied Physics, the Master’s program in Applied Physics, and the Master’s program in Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion.

You will help create a safe, engaging, and challenging learning environment where students gain practical experience in micro/nanofabrication processes. You will be working closely with academic staff and technical teams to support educational activities at Bachelor and Master levels taking place in the NanoLab (https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-groups/nanolabtue/nanolabtue) and Educational Cleanrooms.

A key part of the role involves managing the educational cleanroom facilities and supporting their daily operation. This facility is part of the Flux CBL Labs, a joint initiative of the Departments of Applied Physics and Science Education (APSE) and Electrical Engineering (EE), where students have access to advanced fabrication and characterization equipment.

You will work in close collaboration with the Program Director for Applied Physics education, the manager ESA APSE, teaching staff and the Flux CBL Labs Team, as well as the NanoLab team. As a member of the ESA APSE team, you will report to the Manager ESA APSE.

Your responsibilities
In this role, you will:

Support cleanroom educational activities (0.5-0.6 fte):

• Support practical courses and hands-on training in a cleanroom environment.
• Teach course modules or laboratory activities related to micro/nanofabrication and device processing.
• Contribute to course content development and delivery in collaboration with responsible teacher(s).
• Train teaching assistants and students in the safe and effective use of selected cleanroom equipment.
• Organize and help coordinate educational activities for Bachelor and Master courses in the cleanroom facilities, acting as a liaison with NanoLab.

Manage the educational cleanroom in Flux CBL Labs (0.3-0.4 fte):

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the facility.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate maintenance of cleanroom equipment.
• Manage consumables and waste handling.
• Support the development and implementation of safety documentation, including risk assessments, work instructions, and emergency procedures.
• Schedule educational activities, student projects, and facility usage.
• Organize and deliver user training in cleanroom safety, procedures, and equipment operation.

Contribute to the further development of the facility, including new processes, equipment, and educational activities.

Cleanroom teaching support and lab manager 0,8-1,0 fte

Introduction
Are you passionate about training future scientists and engineers in semicon? Do you enjoy working in a high-tech cleanroom environment and supporting students in their learning?

We are looking for a colleague to help operate a unique hands-on learning facility and contribute to educational activities that connect students with the rapidly evolving microelectronics industry.

Job Description
We are looking for a cleanroom teaching support scientist/engineer who is passionate about practical education and wants to contribute to expanding hands-on training activities within our cleanroom facilities. This position plays a key role in strengthening TU/e’s contribution to the Dutch Beethoven Plan, aimed at scaling up semiconductor talent to meet the growing demands of the high-tech industry.

In this role, you will be part of the Education and Student Affairs (ESA) team within the Department of Applied Physics and Science Education (APSE). The ESA APSE team provides educational support for all Bachelor’s and Master’s programs within the department. Your role will focus specifically on supporting education in Applied Physics, including the Bachelor’s program in Applied Physics, the Master’s program in Applied Physics, and the Master’s program in Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion.

You will help create a safe, engaging, and challenging learning environment where students gain practical experience in micro/nanofabrication processes. You will be working closely with academic staff and technical teams to support educational activities at Bachelor and Master levels taking place in the NanoLab (https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-groups/nanolabtue/nanolabtue) and Educational Cleanrooms.

A key part of the role involves managing the educational cleanroom facilities and supporting their daily operation. This facility is part of the Flux CBL Labs, a joint initiative of the Departments of Applied Physics and Science Education (APSE) and Electrical Engineering (EE), where students have access to advanced fabrication and characterization equipment.

You will work in close collaboration with the Program Director for Applied Physics education, the manager ESA APSE, teaching staff and the Flux CBL Labs Team, as well as the NanoLab team. As a member of the ESA APSE team, you will report to the Manager ESA APSE.

Your responsibilities
In this role, you will:

Support cleanroom educational activities (0.5-0.6 fte):

• Support practical courses and hands-on training in a cleanroom environment.
• Teach course modules or laboratory activities related to micro/nanofabrication and device processing.
• Contribute to course content development and delivery in collaboration with responsible teacher(s).
• Train teaching assistants and students in the safe and effective use of selected cleanroom equipment.
• Organize and help coordinate educational activities for Bachelor and Master courses in the cleanroom facilities, acting as a liaison with NanoLab.

Manage the educational cleanroom in Flux CBL Labs (0.3-0.4 fte):

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the facility.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate maintenance of cleanroom equipment.
• Manage consumables and waste handling.
• Support the development and implementation of safety documentation, including risk assessments, work instructions, and emergency procedures.
• Schedule educational activities, student projects, and facility usage.
• Organize and deliver user training in cleanroom safety, procedures, and equipment operation.

Contribute to the further development of the facility, including new processes, equipment, and educational activities.

Job Requirements
We are looking for a candidate who meets the following requirements:

• Holds a MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Nanotechnology, Microelectronics, or a closely related field.
• Has proven experience working with cleanroom or semiconductor/microfabrication techniques (e.g. lithography, deposition, etching, inspection), preferably in an academic or high-tech setting. Has preferably some experience working in the Nanolab at TU/e.
• Has an affinity with education and an interest in supporting students and teachers in a learning-oriented environment.
• Has proven didactic qualities and the ability to pass on knowledge and skills to students;
• Is willing to work on developing practical educational activities within a team.
• Has a proactive and hands-on attitude: you enjoy being present in the lab, solving practical issues, and improving processes.
• Has strong awareness of safety and the discipline to enforce and promote safe working practices.
• Has a good command of English, both orally and in writing.
• Has the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a service-oriented mindset.

If you are concerned that you don’t meet all the requirements sufficiently, but the job does excite you, then be sure to respond, we would love to look at your profile.

Conditions of Employment
An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities.

We also offer you:

• A 0,8-1,0 FTE temporary position of one year with the prospect of a subsequent three-year extension, provided performance meets expectations.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10, ranging from € 3,706 to € 5,760 gross base salary per month (full-time), depending on your knowledge and experience.
• In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
• Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time.
• As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us
We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community. Discover what Light Up means to TU/e in our short company video.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

The Department of Applied Physics and Science Education is a research-driven department housing high-quality educational programs, all featuring strong connections between research and education. Our research is clustered in three focal areas: Fluids, Bio and Soft Matter (FBSM); Plasmas and Beams (PB); and Nano, Quantum and Photonics (NQP). Our shared ambition is to equip the next generation of ‘engineers of the future’ with the knowledge and the skills they will need to impact science, innovation, and society, from regional to global scales.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact prof. Wouter Ellenbroek (program director APSE): w.g.ellenbroek@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact HR Advisor Stefan van Luijk: s.h.v.luijk@tue.nl.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application
If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications. Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. Where applicable, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates where they are equally suitable.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Important for non-EU applicants: Please be aware that for this position, specific residence permit requirements apply. If you are a non-EU national, you may not be eligible to legally work in this role under current Dutch immigration regulations. We strongly advise you to contact our Staff Immigration Team (staffimmigration@tue.nl) before applying to check your eligibility and to receive further guidance.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Management Office Assistant

Introduction
Are you organized, proactive, and ready for the next step in your career, finding satisfaction in providing essential support to a board and office? Then we’d love to have you on our team!

Job Description
The department of Mathematics & Computer Science (M&CS) is looking for a Management Assistant for the Board secretariat. As a Management Assistant for the Board Secretariat, you will play a critical role in supporting the smooth functioning of the board and office operations within the department. You will act as the primary point of contact for board members and take on various responsibilities to ensure effective coordination and communication. Your duties will require a high level of organization, discretion, and proactivity.

You will perform the following duties:

• You will be part of the M&CS board secretariat and provide secretarial support especially to the managing director, the other department board members, and the departmental office (HR, finance, facility services, policy, communication, PDO) and appointment committees (BACs). You work accurately and remain calm under pressure.
• You organize meetings with internal and external participants, managing complex calendars and ensuring everyone receives the right documents on time.
• You provide full secretarial support for BACs: agenda management, preparing and distributing papers, taking minutes in English, archiving files, and following up on action points.
• You provide practical support such as arranging room reservations, catering, ordering flowers and gifts.
• Planning and organizing social events for the department and office, such as the end-of-year drink and department event.
• Organizing the secretarial meetings. Additionally organizing the Secretary’s Day, scheduling informal coffee moments, and sharing relevant information with other secretaries.
• You handle internal communication by sending out department mailings (Board Business, facility updates, newsletters, information from the board) and by keeping the department mailbox and several mailing lists up to date.
• You take care of administrative and financial processes, such as preparing and processing purchase orders, reimbursements, and travel requests, as well as handling incoming calls and correspondence in a professional and friendly manner.
• You provide practical support in facility and housing matters, including furniture requests, and liaise with Facility Services.
• You act as a backup for the colleague board secretaries to ensure continuity of service.

Job Requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and independent team player who recognizes himself in the following points:

• Secretarial or administrative education and thinking level at least HBO level and have relevant work experience at board level;
• You are accurate, representative, discrete, reliable and communicative;
• Organizational and supportive, stress-resistant and solution-oriented, think along and shift gears quickly;
• Extensive experience working with MS Office (calendar management via Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel);
• Affinity with and knowledge of the primary target groups: (TU/e) students and scientists;
• You communicate effectively in both fluent (business) English and Dutch, orally and in writing;
• You are able to build positive relationships with the board and management, colleagues and relations at all levels of the organization;
• You are a team player with a presentable approach and a hospitality mentality; working in an occasionally hectic office environment energizes you;
• You are a proactive and enthusiastic person, willing to take initiative. You feel comfortable in an administrative and international environment and know how to prioritize under pressure;
• You do not get stressed by a hectic environment where ad hoc appointments and activities frequently take place;
• You enjoy working with different stakeholders;
• You are open to new developments and changes and make recommendations for improving the further professionalization of our management support organization.

If you are concerned that you don’t meet all the requirements sufficiently, but the job does excite you, then be sure to respond, we would love to look at your profile.

Conditions of Employment
An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities.

We also offer you:

• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 8, ranging from €3,537 to €4,673 gross base salary per month (full-time), depending on your knowledge and experience.
• In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
• Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time.
• As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us
We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community. Discover what Light Up means to TU/e in our short company video.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

As one of the largest and most dynamic academic communities in the Netherlands, the department Mathematics and Computer Science (M&CS) brings together more than 140 scientific staff, over 250 PhD and EngD candidates, and more than 3000 students. We collaborate closely with leading industrial partners in the Brainport Eindhoven region and with universities across the globe—creating a uniquely fertile environment for both fundamental breakthroughs and applied innovation.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager: Manon van Leeuwen, Departmental Secretariat M&CS, m.c.j.v.leeuwen@tue.nl@tue.nl or +31 40 247 2750.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact HR Services at HRServices.MCS@tue.nl.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application
If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications. Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. Where applicable, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates where they are equally suitable.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Important for non-EU applicants: Please be aware that for this position, specific residence permit requirements apply. If you are a non-EU national, you may not be eligible to legally work in this role under current Dutch immigration regulations. We strongly advise you to contact our Staff Immigration Team (staffimmigration@tue.nl) before applying to check your eligibility and to receive further guidance.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Management Office Assistant

The department of Mathematics & Computer Science (M&CS) is looking for a Management Assistant for the Board secretariat. As a Management Assistant for the Board Secretariat, you will play a critical role in supporting the smooth functioning of the board and office operations within the department. You will act as the primary point of contact for board members and take on various responsibilities to ensure effective coordination and communication. Your duties will require a high level of organization, discretion, and proactivity.

You will perform the following duties:

• You will be part of the M&CS board secretariat and provide secretarial support especially to the managing director, the other department board members, and the departmental office (HR, finance, facility services, policy, communication, PDO) and appointment committees (BACs). You work accurately and remain calm under pressure.
• You organize meetings with internal and external participants, managing complex calendars and ensuring everyone receives the right documents on time.
• You provide full secretarial support for BACs: agenda management, preparing and distributing papers, taking minutes in English, archiving files, and following up on action points.
• You provide practical support such as arranging room reservations, catering, ordering flowers and gifts.
• Planning and organizing social events for the department and office, such as the end-of-year drink and department event.
• Organizing the secretarial meetings. Additionally organizing the Secretary’s Day, scheduling informal coffee moments, and sharing relevant information with other secretaries.
• You handle internal communication by sending out department mailings (Board Business, facility updates, newsletters, information from the board) and by keeping the department mailbox and several mailing lists up to date.
• You take care of administrative and financial processes, such as preparing and processing purchase orders, reimbursements, and travel requests, as well as handling incoming calls and correspondence in a professional and friendly manner.
• You provide practical support in facility and housing matters, including furniture requests, and liaise with Facility Services.
• You act as a backup for the colleague board secretaries to ensure continuity of service.

PhD in supramolecular interactions in organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors

Your research

In your PhD project, you will uncover how intermolecular interactions and supramolecular morphology govern the functionality of organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors (OMIECs). Bridging the fields of OMIECs and supramolecular chemistry, you will investigate these relationships through in-depth operando characterization.

OMIECs are soft materials that conduct both electrons and ions, highly promising for applications ranging from energy storage and solar fuels to bioelectronics and neuromorphic computing. However, electrons, ions, solvent and the molecular structure all reorganize during operation, making it difficult to disentangle how molecular-scale interactions ultimately determine macroscopic function.

You will develop characterization methods and experimental setups to probe intermolecular interactions as OMIECs operate. Spectroelectrochemistry will be a key tool; developing operando cells, setups, and experiments that enable you to discern dynamic spectral signatures of molecular packing. By following changes in supramolecular organization during electrochemical doping, your work will reveal how doping affects supramolecular organization.

You will also determine how supramolecular packing governs doping efficiency and dynamics, linking morphology to device-relevant properties, by studying varied samples of available supramolecular building blocks. These fundamental insights will provide a supramolecular knob for tuning material functionality, thereby introducing new ways to control material behavior.

The key outcome of your research is a mechanistic framework describing the bidirectional interplay between OMIEC doping and supramolecular interactions. Building on this framework, you will ultimately design switchable supramolecular OMIEC systems in collaboration with other researchers, targeting applications in in-material computing. Beyond these systems, your fundamental insights will contribute to the general development of next-generation computing and adaptive bioelectronics.

Your environment and support
As a member of the Optoelectronic Mixed Conductors group at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, you will conduct your research under the supervision of Prof. Tom van der Pol. Your project is highly interdisciplinary, with opportunities to collaborate with researchers across the department. You will become part of a broad and vibrant scientific community, including the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems.

At TU/e and within the Optoelectronic Mixed Conductors group, curiosity-driven research and personal development go hand in hand. You will have the freedom to pursue ambitious scientific questions while receiving the guidance and support needed to develop your own ideas and expertise. Your supervisory team will support you in developing the skills, confidence, and scientific perspective needed to uncover the mechanisms that govern OMIECs and to shape your own path as a researcher.