Unitmanager Facility Services

Werk jij graag aan complexe facilitaire en organisatorische vraagstukken binnen een dynamische campusomgeving? Heb jij affiniteit met vastgoed en campusontwikkeling? Wil jij een belangrijke bijdrage leveren aan het versterken van samenwerking, communicatie en partnerschap binnen Campus & Facilities? Haal jij voldoening uit het verbeteren van processen, het verbinden van mensen en het realiseren van optimale dienstverlening voor gebruikers van de TU/e‑campus? Breng jij onze facilitaire dienstverlening, in nauwe samenwerking met de MT-collega’s, naar het volgende niveau tijdens een cruciale transitieperiode?

Functieomschrijving
Jouw rol
Als Unitmanager Facility Services maak je deel uit van de dienst Campus & Facilities (C&F). Je speelt een sleutelrol in het versterken van samenwerking, ketendenken en het ontwikkelen van geïntegreerde processen die optimaal aansluiten op de behoeften van de gebruikers van de TU/e-campus.

In deze functie ben je verantwoordelijk voor zowel het dagelijks functioneren van de facilitaire organisatie als voor het ontwikkelen, implementeren en realiseren van het facilitaire beleid en de bijbehorende dienstverlening binnen de universiteit. Je fungeert als verbindende schakel tussen strategie en uitvoering: je realiseert resultaten én bouwt duurzame relaties op met medewerkers, gebruikers en stakeholders.

Je geeft richting aan de transitie waar C&F zich in bevindt en draagt bij aan het verder structureren en ontwikkelen van de organisatie. Je vertaalt strategische doelstellingen naar toekomstbestendige dienstverlening en bent een stevige sparringpartner voor MT-collega’s bij complexe vraagstukken.

Binnen het MT werk je nauw samen met de directeur, de unitmanager Gebouwen & Terreinen, de unitmanager Integrale Campus Strategie, Business Support en interne partners. Samen vormen jullie het Managementteam Campus & Facilities.

Dit ga je doen:

Leiding en organisatieontwikkeling

• Je geeft leiding aan de facilitaire organisatie en bent verantwoordelijk voor het functioneren en de ontwikkeling van medewerkers en teams.
• Je stuurt op voortgang, kwaliteit, continuïteit en financiën en zorgt voor een heldere inrichting van rollen en verantwoordelijkheden.
• Je draagt actief bij aan de strategische koers van Campus & Facilities en het MT.

Beleidsontwikkeling en strategie

• Je vertaalt de visie en strategie van C&F naar beleid en doelstellingen voor de facilitaire dienstverlening.
• Je borgt aansluiting op de universiteitsdoelen en vertaalt ontwikkelingen in het vakgebied naar verbeteringen.

Realisatie en dienstverlening

• Je bent verantwoordelijk voor de uitvoering en doorontwikkeling van de facilitaire dienstverlening.
• Je stuurt op geïntegreerde processen en begeleidt complexe projecten, met borging van kwaliteit, veiligheid en regelgeving.

Stakeholdermanagement en samenwerking

• Je bouwt en onderhoudt een sterk netwerk en versterkt samenwerking met interne en externe stakeholders.
• Je creëert draagvlak en vertegenwoordigt de organisatie, inclusief rapportage over voortgang en resultaten.

Verandermanagement

• Je stuurt de transitie van de organisatie en begeleidt teams in veranderingen.
• Je draagt bij aan een toekomstbestendige en transparante dienstverlening.

Financiën en middelen

• Je bent verantwoordelijk voor budgetten, meerjarenplanning en inzet van middelen.
• Je borgt contractmanagement en samenwerking met externe partners.

Functie-eisen

• Je beschikt over WO‑werk- en denkniveau[IV1], bij voorkeur in een relevant vakgebied.
• Je hebt aantoonbare kennis van Facility Management in brede zin, inclusief actuele ontwikkelingen binnen het domein; Affiniteit met vastgoed en campusontwikkeling is een pré.
• Je hebt ruime ervaring in het facilitaire werkveld, bij voorkeur in een brede en multidisciplinaire complexe organisatie.
• Je hebt ervaring met het opereren in complexe organisaties en in handelen op zowel strategisch als tactisch niveau. Ervaring in doorontwikkeling en verdere professionalisering van organisaties; aantoonbaar in grote, dynamische en kennisintensieve organisaties is een pré.
• Je beschikt over een sterk ontwikkelde organisatiesensitiviteit en hebt ook voor samenwerking, belangenafweging en bestuurlijke verhoudingen.
• Je hanteert een proactieve, mensgerichte, en verbindende leiderschapsstijl, gericht op samenwerking en resultaat.
• Je kunt helikopterview en detailniveau goed combineren en houdt overzicht in complexe vraagstukken.
• Je bent in staat om met je unit en het MT heldere doelen te stellen, eigenaarschap te stimuleren en resultaten te realiseren.
• Je beschikt over uitstekende communicatieve en relationele vaardigheden en communiceert helder in Nederlands en Engels, zowel mondeling als schriftelijk

Twijfel je of je voldoende aan de eisen voldoet, maar word je wel enthousiast van deze baan? Dan nodigen we je toch uit om te reageren – we kijken graag naar je profiel.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden
Een boeiende positie binnen een internationale en tegelijkertijd persoonlijke universiteit. Je zit midden tussen de studenten, op een groene campus op loopafstand van het centraal station. Daarnaast bieden we jou:

• Een maandsalaris van minimaal €6.512,- tot maximaal €7.904,- bij een fulltime dienstverband, afhankelijk van jouw kennis en ervaring (schaal 13 cao Nederlandse Universiteiten).
• Naast vakantiegeld, een structurele eindejaarsuitkering van 8,3%.
• Een gunstige regeling voor extra verlofdagen of een sabbatical.
• Een keuzemodel voor extra secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden.
• Werktijden in overleg voor een optimale werk-privé balans.
• Ruimte voor jouw talent met doorgroeikansen en uitstekende ontwikkelmogelijkheden, zoals mentoring, workshops en coaching.
• Deels betaald ouderschapsverlof en een vergoeding voor reiskosten woon-werkverkeer, thuiswerken en internet.
• Een ruime werkgeversbijdrage aan de gunstige ABP-pensioenregeling.
• Toegang tot het moderne sportcentrum op de TU/e‑campus tegen een uitzonderlijk voordelig tarief.

Hier ontdek je nog meer informatie over onze arbeidsvoorwaarden. Bouw verder aan je carrière bij de TU/e!

Over ons
Wij zijn een toonaangevende internationale universiteit waar wetenschappelijke nieuwsgierigheid samenkomt met een pragmatische, hands‑on mentaliteit. We werken op een open en samenwerkingsgerichte manier met hightechindustrieën om complexe maatschappelijke uitdagingen aan te pakken. Onze verantwoordelijke en respectvolle benadering zorgt voor impact — vandaag én in de toekomst. TU/e is de thuisbasis van meer dan 13.000 studenten en ruim 7.000 medewerkers, samen een diverse en bruisende academische gemeenschap.

Onze universiteit bevindt zich in Brainport Eindhoven — een wereldwijd toonaangevende technologieregio met meer dan 7.000 hightechbedrijven en sterke R&D‑activiteiten. Brainport staat bekend om doorbraken op het gebied van AI, fotonica, halfgeleiders en geavanceerde maakindustrie. Het is een regio waar technologie in dienst staat van mensen en de samenleving. Meer informatie over de Brainport‑regio vind je hier.

Informatie
Herken jij jezelf in dit profiel en wil je meer informatie over de functie? Neem dan contact op met de vacaturehouder: Dorine Peters-van Dommelen, Director Campus & Facilities, d.b.peters@tue.nl.

Voor vragen over het sollicitatieproces of de arbeidsvoorwaarden, neem contact op met Mai Lan Pham, Senior Recruiter, m.l.t.pham@tue.nl.

Nieuwsgierig geworden? Op www.tue.nl/jobs vind je meer over werken bij de TU/e.

Sollicitatie
Ben je geïnteresseerd? Via de solliciteerknop ontvangen we graag je CV en brief met motivatie en omschrijving van je kwalificaties. Zorg ervoor dat je alle gevraagde documenten toevoegt. Wij geven voorrang aan complete sollicitaties.

De screening van kandidaten begint zodra de sollicitaties zijn ontvangen en gaat door totdat de vacature is ingevuld. Indien van toepassing, krijgen interne kandidaten bij gelijke geschiktheid voorrang op externe kandidaten.

We kijken uit naar je sollicitatie!

Let op

• Je kunt online solliciteren. Sollicitaties die per e-mail en/of post worden verstuurd, worden niet in behandeling genomen.
• Een voorafgaande screening (bijvoorbeeld een Verklaring omtrent Gedrag of kennisveiligheidscheck) kan onderdeel zijn van de selectieprocedure. Voor meer informatie over de kennisveiligheidscheck, raadpleeg de Nationale Richtlijnen Kennisveiligheid.
• Wij verzoeken je geen contact met ons op te nemen voor ongevraagde diensten.

Unitmanager Facility Services

Jouw rol

Als Unitmanager Facility Services maak je deel uit van de dienst Campus & Facilities (C&F). Je speelt een sleutelrol in het versterken van samenwerking, ketendenken en het ontwikkelen van geïntegreerde processen die optimaal aansluiten op de behoeften van de gebruikers van de TU/e-campus.

In deze functie ben je verantwoordelijk voor zowel het dagelijks functioneren van de facilitaire organisatie als voor het ontwikkelen, implementeren en realiseren van het facilitaire beleid en de bijbehorende dienstverlening binnen de universiteit. Je fungeert als verbindende schakel tussen strategie en uitvoering: je realiseert resultaten én bouwt duurzame relaties op met medewerkers, gebruikers en stakeholders.

Je geeft richting aan de transitie waar C&F zich in bevindt en draagt bij aan het verder structureren en ontwikkelen van de organisatie. Je vertaalt strategische doelstellingen naar toekomstbestendige dienstverlening en bent een stevige sparringpartner voor MT-collega’s bij complexe vraagstukken.

Binnen het MT werk je nauw samen met de directeur, de unitmanager Gebouwen & Terreinen, de unitmanager Integrale Campus Strategie, Business Support en interne partners. Samen vormen jullie het Managementteam Campus & Facilities.

Dit ga je doen:

Leiding en organisatieontwikkeling

• Je geeft leiding aan de facilitaire organisatie en bent verantwoordelijk voor het functioneren en de ontwikkeling van medewerkers en teams.
• Je stuurt op voortgang, kwaliteit, continuïteit en financiën en zorgt voor een heldere inrichting van rollen en verantwoordelijkheden.
• Je draagt actief bij aan de strategische koers van Campus & Facilities en het MT.

Beleidsontwikkeling en strategie

• Je vertaalt de visie en strategie van C&F naar beleid en doelstellingen voor de facilitaire dienstverlening.
• Je borgt aansluiting op de universiteitsdoelen en vertaalt ontwikkelingen in het vakgebied naar verbeteringen.

Realisatie en dienstverlening

• Je bent verantwoordelijk voor de uitvoering en doorontwikkeling van de facilitaire dienstverlening.
• Je stuurt op geïntegreerde processen en begeleidt complexe projecten, met borging van kwaliteit, veiligheid en regelgeving.

Stakeholdermanagement en samenwerking

• Je bouwt en onderhoudt een sterk netwerk en versterkt samenwerking met interne en externe stakeholders.
• Je creëert draagvlak en vertegenwoordigt de organisatie, inclusief rapportage over voortgang en resultaten.

Verandermanagement

• Je stuurt de transitie van de organisatie en begeleidt teams in veranderingen.
• Je draagt bij aan een toekomstbestendige en transparante dienstverlening.

Financiën en middelen

• Je bent verantwoordelijk voor budgetten, meerjarenplanning en inzet van middelen.
• Je borgt contractmanagement en samenwerking met externe partners.

PhD position on Experimental Study on Combustion of Impure Iron Powders for Sustainable Energy

Introduction
Are you passionate about researching iron powder combustion to enable low‑cost, circular energy storage for a sustainable future?

Job Description
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) invites applications for an experimental PhD position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This position is part of a newly funded research project within the Open Technology Programme (OTP) of the Dutch Research Council (NWO), focusing on the Iron Power Cycle as a circular, carbon-free energy carrier.

The PhD candidate will investigate the combustion behavior of iron powders containing controlled impurities, aiming to enable the use of low-cost, industrially sourced iron powders for large-scale energy storage and transport. The project combines advanced combustion experiments with materials characterization, and works in close interaction with complementary multiscale modeling activities carried out by collaborating researchers.

You will conduct single-particle combustion experiments, solid-phase oxidation studies, and in-depth post-combustion material analyses, contributing to a fundamental understanding of how impurities such as carbon and metal oxides affect ignition, combustion temperature, and particle morphology. Your work will directly support the development of predictive models for next-generation metal-fuel energy systems.

The research is embedded within the Power and Flow (P&F) Section, internationally recognized for its leading role in iron-powder combustion and metal fuel technologies, and involves close collaboration with academic and industrial partners.

Job Requirements
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who has:

• A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related discipline
• Strong interest in experimental combustion, multiphase flows, or reactive materials
• Experience with laboratory experiments and data analysis (experience with optical diagnostics or materials characterization is an advantage)
• Good programming and data-processing skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills in English

Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,059 - max. € 3,881).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

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.

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 Mechanical Engineering department conducts world-class research aligned with the technological interests of the high-tech industry in the Netherlands, with a focus on the Brainport region. Our goal is to produce engineers who are both scientifically educated and application-driven by providing a balanced education and research program that combines fundamental and application aspects. We equip our graduates with practical and theoretical expertise, preparing them optimally for future challenges.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the project leader, Prof. XiaoCheng Mi, x.c.mi@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact Hind Boulgalag, HR advisor, h.boulgalag@tue.nl.

Curious to hear more about what it’s like as a PhD candidate at TU/e? Please view the video.

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

Application
We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

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.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

PhD in Low-Energy Manufacturing of Silicon Carbide | TU/e & DTU

Introduction
Are you eager to make energy-intensive manufacturing more sustainable? Join us to pioneer a low-energy production route for one of engineering's most exceptional — and most challenging — materials.

Job Description
The challenge you'll take on
Silicon carbide (SiC) is one of the most remarkable engineering materials — extraordinarily hard, thermally stable, chemically resistant — yet notoriously difficult and energy-intensive to produce. This PhD project sets out to change that, by pioneering an entirely new, low-energy manufacturing route for SiC. You will combine advanced sintering techniques, materials characterization, and optimization tools to push the boundaries of what is possible in ceramic manufacturing.

Your impact
The materials you help develop could end up in nuclear fusion reactors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, aerospace components, and next-generation energy systems. Beyond the lab, your work contributes directly to decarbonizing energy-intensive industries — one of Europe's most urgent industrial challenges.

Your environment
You will be embedded in the Mechanics of Materials section at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, TU/e, working with Prof. Diletta Giuntini and a team with expertise in sintering mechanics, materials characterization, and manufacturing optimization.

This position is part of the EuroTech Universities Alliance, a partnership of leading European technical universities. You will spend extended research stays at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), working with Prof. Apurv Dash, whose expertise in ceramic chemistry perfectly complements the work at TU/e. You will also interact with industrial partners, gaining real-world exposure to ceramic manufacturing.

Job Requirements
You hold (or are close to completing) a Master's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field. You are curious, hands-on, and motivated by the idea that better materials and manufacturing routes can make the world more sustainable. Experience with materials processing or characterization is a plus — but above all, we are looking for someone who enjoys tackling open scientific questions and working both independently and collaboratively. You are motivated to develop your teaching skills and coach students, and you are fluent in spoken and written English.

Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,059 - max. € 3,881).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

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.

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 Mechanical Engineering department conducts world-class research aligned with the technological interests of the high-tech industry in the Netherlands, with a focus on the Brainport region. Our goal is to produce engineers who are both scientifically educated and application-driven by providing a balanced education and research program that combines fundamental and application aspects. We equip our graduates with practical and theoretical expertise, preparing them optimally for future challenges.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Diletta Giuntini, d.giuntini@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact HR Services ME, hrservices.me@tue.nl.

Curious to hear more about what it’s like as a PhD candidate at TU/e? Please view the video.

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

Application
We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
• A short description of your Master Thesis, including a statement of novelty.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

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.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Lecturer Philosophy and Ethics (P&E)

Introduction
The Philosophy and Ethics (P&E) group seeks to appoint, as of September 1st, 2026, a Lecturer, that is, an academic staff member with a strong focus on teaching (full-time - 1.0 FTE). As part of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences (IE&IS) of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), the P&E group focuses on education and research that connects philosophy and ethics to technology and innovation. The group teaches courses at the undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels.

Job Description
We are looking for a new colleague with a strong affinity for- and demonstrable experience with academic teaching, who can join the P&E group in providing its educational activities and expanding its teaching portfolio. The P&E group is responsible for many undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the TU/e. You will contribute to developing, coordinating, and teaching courses, in close collaboration with teams of senior lecturers and teaching assistants.

The main responsibility of this position is a teaching and organizational role within the two “ITEC” courses, which are mandatory for students of all majors at TU/e, as part of the so-called Bachelor College. The two courses are: Engineering for Society (Quartiles 1 and 3, third-year Bachelor course) and Engineering Ethics (Quartiles 2 and 4, first-year Bachelor course). Engineering for Society introduces students to a range of assessment methods for responsible technology development, including risk analysis, cost-benefit analysis, life cycle analysis, value-sensitive design, and systems thinking. The course aims to equip future engineers with the tools to develop technologies in a socially responsible way. Engineering Ethics introduces students to some ethical theories, concepts and approaches and teaches students how to use them with reference to a range of technologies and case studies. There will be an opportunity in future years to take over the coordination of one of these courses.

You will be able to work on obtaining your University Teaching Qualification, if you do not have it yet; the University Teaching Qualification must be obtained within two years.

Most of your time (0.8 FTE) will be devoted to teaching-related activities, by contributing to teaching activities in each of the four teaching quarters. In addition, you will be expected to be part of and contribute to the P&E community, for instance by attending the group meetings and activities (at least 0.1 FTE). You may use the remaining time for research-related activities and personal development.

This position has been created to structurally increase the P&E group’s teaching capacity; as a result, the 80% commitment to teaching activities is non-negotiable, and the position cannot become more research-oriented in the future. Also, you are not required to contribute to the P&E research mission; and career advancement will not depend on grant acquisition, publications, or other research-related activities. Career advancements are possible until the rank of University Teacher 1 (comparable to that of Senior lecturer 2 or Associate Professor 2), based on excellence in teaching.

Job Requirements
We offer a stimulating and ambitious educational and research environment and are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• a PhD in Philosophy or Ethics
• demonstrable experience in and affinity for teaching philosophy or ethics; experience with teaching coordination is a plus; experience in teaching applied ethics, ethics of technology or some of the specific topics of the P&E courses is an advantage (see job description above)
• willingness and ability to contribute substantially to the teaching and organization of the two mandatory, large-scale bachelor's courses (“ITEC” ), Engineering for Society and Engineering Ethics (see job description above); for these, familiarity with assessment methods such as risk analysis, cost-benefit analysis, life cycle analysis, value-sensitive design, and/or systems thinking is an advantage
• good communication skills (oral and written) in English; capacity to teach in Dutch is an advantage but not required.
• good organizational and collaboration skills and a proactive work orientation.

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

Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• We offer you full-time (1.0 FTE) employment, with a permanent contract following satisfactory completion of the one-year probationary period.
• The desired starting date is September 1st and, in any case, no later than 9 October 2026 (the start of the teaching activities for this position is 9 November 2026).
• Within this position, you will have opportunities of career advancements until the rank of Teacher 1 (comparable to that of Senior lecturer 2 or Associate Professor 2), based on excellence in teaching.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10/11/12. (min. €3,546 max. €7,297).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• 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.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the modern on campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• 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.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.

Here 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.

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.

Research in the P&E group takes place at the interface between fundamental philosophical issues and real-world problems that arise from the design, implementation, use and regulation of innovative technologies. In terms of philosophical sub-disciplines, we focus on fundamental and applied issues in ethics, philosophy of science and technology, and epistemology. We work on a variety of application areas, such as artificial intelligence, behavior change, diffusion of scientific knowledge and methods, energy, engineering education, health, and models of cultural and technological change.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more?
If you have questions about the position, please contact the hiring manager Prof. Filippo Santoni de Sio (f.santoni.de.sio@tue.nl).

Further information concerning terms of employment conditions can be obtained from Jolanda van der Sande, HR Advisor IE&IS, (hradvice.ieis@tue.nl or +31 40 2474979).

Visit our website for more information about the application process.

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

Application
We invite you to submit a complete application by using the 'apply now'-button on this page. The application should include a(n):

• Cover letter in which you briefly describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and contact information for three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
• Teaching portfolio, including an overview of your teaching experience
• Teaching statement, i.e. your vision, principles, or goals in teaching. (1-2 pages).
• Research statement (1-2 pages).

Deadline: May 18th, 2026.
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.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.