Marketing- en Communicatiestrateeg Eindhoven School of Education (ESoE) 0.8fte

Introductie
Wil jij een cruciale rol spelen in het versterken van het bètatechnisch onderwijs in Nederland? Geloof jij in de kracht van innovatief onderwijs en wil je meer academici inspireren voor een baan in het voortgezet onderwijs? Dan zijn wij op zoek naar jou!

Voor de Eindhoven School of Education (ESoE) van de TU/e zoeken we een gedreven marketing- en communicatiespecialist die onze ambitieuze groeidoelstellingen helpt realiseren.

Jouw missie
De ESoE verzorgt voor de TU/e de lerarenopleiding. Met deze opleiding streven we ernaar om meer afgestudeerden met een eerstegraads bevoegdheid voor het voortgezet onderwijs in de bètatechniekvakken (wiskunde, natuurkunde, scheikunde, informatica, onderzoek & ontwerpen) op te leiden. Om onze beoogde groei in studenten en de bijbehorende groei in staf te realiseren, is een gerichte marketing- en communicatiestrategie essentieel.

Functieomschrijving
In deze functie lever je een bijdrage aan de ambitie van het Beethoven-programma om toptalent op te leiden en onderzoek te versterken binnen de STEM-disciplines.

In deze functie ben je de strategische en operationele spil voor alle marcom-activiteiten van de lerarenopleidingen van ESoE. Je combineert strategisch inzicht met een hands-on mentaliteit om de ESoE-strategie te vertalen naar actie en je werkt daarin nauw samen met de communicatiemedewerker van ESoE.
Jij bent de drijvende kracht achter het onlangs ontwikkelde 'plan van aanpak'. Je verantwoordelijkheid loopt daarmee uiteen van de uitvoering van het doelgroep- en marktonderzoek tot het (laten) creëren van de juiste content. Je bent een belangrijke sparringpartner voor de ESoE en werkt samen met collega's aan het samenhangende verhaal dat onze groeiambities ondersteunt en dat aansluit bij onze diverse doelgroepen. Je maakt onderdeel uit van het marcom-team van de faculteit Applied Physics and Science Education (waarvan ESoE onderdeel uitmaakt) en werkt samen met de communicatieafdeling (CEC) van de TU/e.

Wat ga je doen?
Jouw werkzaamheden zijn direct gekoppeld aan de strategische pijlers van het ESoE-marcomplan:

1. Studentenwerving en het aanscherpen van de ESoE-narratives:
   
   • Je voert de marcom-aanpak voor studentenwerving uit, stuurt bij waar nodig, en bouwt voort op wat er al ligt.
   • Je creëert samen met collega’s een sterke 'story of ESoE' en vertaalt deze naar effectieve boodschappen en content (zoals video's, testimonials) voor (potentiële) TU/e-studenten, zij-instromers, internationals, externe masters, passend binnen de verschillende student journeys.
2. Vergroten van de interne zichtbaarheid (ESoE binnen TU/e):
   
   • Je ontwikkelt concepten en content om de lerarenopleiding meer gezicht te geven bij interne doelgroepen. Naast studenten gaat het onder andere om decanen, hoogleraren, opleidingsdirecteuren, Academic Advisors en Education and Student Affairs (ESA).
   • Je zorgt dat zij de juiste input krijgen om potentiële studenten correct te informeren en enthousiasmeren voor onze lerarenopleiding.
3. Versterken van de profilering in de regio en het netwerk:
   
   • Je geeft inhoud aan de ESoE-profilering richting externe doelgroepen zoals middelbare scholen en de industrie.
   • Je werkt hiervoor samen met relevante partners, zoals de partnerschappen Samen opleiden en professionaliseren (SO&P), het netwerk van Pre-TU/e en coördinatoren van de vaksteunpunten.
   • Je zet een structuur op om alumni en docenten in te schakelen als actieve ambassadeurs.
   • Je maakt onderzoeks- en innovatieprojecten van ESoE op het gebied van onderwijs- en lesontwikkeling in het voortgezet onderwijs zichtbaar.

Daarnaast:

• Voer je de geplande inventarisatie van huidige data en de concurrentieanalyse uit.
• (Mede-)organiseer je wervingsevenementen en voorlichtingsactiviteiten in samenwerking met CEC-collega's.
• Monitor je de resultaten en stroomlijn je de contactmomenten met studenten in samenwerking met ESA.

Functie-eisen
Wat neem je mee?

• Je bent een marketing- en communicatietalent met een afgeronde hbo/wo-opleiding, gericht op marketingcommunicatie.
• Je brengt minstens 3-5 jaar ervaring in marketing en communicatie mee, bij voorkeur opgedaan in een complexe (academische) organisatie.
• Je bent een strategische denker én een praktische doener; je kunt een plan niet alleen uitdenken, maar ook zelfstandig uitvoeren, van onderzoek tot contentcreatie.
• Je bent een verbinder die gemakkelijk schakelt met diverse doelgroepen: van studenten en docenten tot decanen en externe partners.
• Je hebt ervaring met het vertalen van een strategie naar een helder 'verhaal' en een passende contentmix.
• Je hebt een bondige, actieve schrijfstijl en gevoel voor visuele communicatie.
• Affiniteit met onderwijs en de bètatechniekvakken (in Engels STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering en Mathematics) is een sterke pré.
• Je Nederlands en Engels is uitstekend (in woord en geschrift).

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 boeiende positie binnen een internationale en tegelijkertijd persoonlijke kennisorganisatie. Je zit midden tussen de studenten, op een groene campus op loopafstand van het centraal station.
• Een aanstelling voor de duur van één jaar met uitzicht op een verlenging tot in totaal maximaal 48 maanden binnen het project.
• Een maandsalaris van minimaal € 3.708,- tot maximaal € 5.538,- bij een fulltime dienstverband, afhankelijk van jouw kennis en ervaring (schaal xx 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.

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

Over ons
TU Eindhoven is een internationaal toonaangevende universiteit middenin in de Brainportregio waar wetenschappelijke nieuwsgierigheid en een hands-on mentaliteit samenkomen. We werken open en intensief samen met hightechindustrieën aan oplossingen voor complexe maatschappelijke uitdagingen. Onze verantwoordelijke en respectvolle benadering zorgt voor impact — vandaag én morgen. TU/e telt ruim 13.000 studenten en meer dan 7.000 medewerkers, en vormt een diverse en levendige academische gemeenschap.

Informatie
Herken jij jezelf in dit profiel en wil je meer informatie over de functie? Neem dan contact op met de vacaturehouder: Nienke Nieveen (hoogleraar bij ESoE en opleidingsdirecteur van de lerarenopleiding): n.m.nieveen@tue.nl.

Voor vragen over het sollicitatieproces of de arbeidsvoorwaarden, neem contact op met Stefan van Luijk (HR adviseur bij de faculteit APSE): s.h.v.luijk@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.

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.

Marketing- en Communicatiestrateeg Eindhoven School of Education (ESoE) 0.8fte

In deze functie lever je een bijdrage aan de ambitie van het Beethoven-programma om toptalent op te leiden en onderzoek te versterken binnen de STEM-disciplines.

In deze functie ben je de strategische en operationele spil voor alle marcom-activiteiten van de lerarenopleidingen van ESoE. Je combineert strategisch inzicht met een hands-on mentaliteit om de ESoE-strategie te vertalen naar actie en je werkt daarin nauw samen met de communicatiemedewerker van ESoE.
Jij bent de drijvende kracht achter het onlangs ontwikkelde 'plan van aanpak'. Je verantwoordelijkheid loopt daarmee uiteen van de uitvoering van het doelgroep- en marktonderzoek tot het (laten) creëren van de juiste content. Je bent een belangrijke sparringpartner voor de ESoE en werkt samen met collega's aan het samenhangende verhaal dat onze groeiambities ondersteunt en dat aansluit bij onze diverse doelgroepen. Je maakt onderdeel uit van het marcom-team van de faculteit Applied Physics and Science Education (waarvan ESoE onderdeel uitmaakt) en werkt samen met de communicatieafdeling (CEC) van de TU/e.

Wat ga je doen?
Jouw werkzaamheden zijn direct gekoppeld aan de strategische pijlers van het ESoE-marcomplan:

1. Studentenwerving en het aanscherpen van de ESoE-narratives:
   
   • Je voert de marcom-aanpak voor studentenwerving uit, stuurt bij waar nodig, en bouwt voort op wat er al ligt.
   • Je creëert samen met collega’s een sterke 'story of ESoE' en vertaalt deze naar effectieve boodschappen en content (zoals video's, testimonials) voor (potentiële) TU/e-studenten, zij-instromers, internationals, externe masters, passend binnen de verschillende student journeys.
2. Vergroten van de interne zichtbaarheid (ESoE binnen TU/e):
   
   • Je ontwikkelt concepten en content om de lerarenopleiding meer gezicht te geven bij interne doelgroepen. Naast studenten gaat het onder andere om decanen, hoogleraren, opleidingsdirecteuren, Academic Advisors en Education and Student Affairs (ESA).
   • Je zorgt dat zij de juiste input krijgen om potentiële studenten correct te informeren en enthousiasmeren voor onze lerarenopleiding.
3. Versterken van de profilering in de regio en het netwerk:
   
   • Je geeft inhoud aan de ESoE-profilering richting externe doelgroepen zoals middelbare scholen en de industrie.
   • Je werkt hiervoor samen met relevante partners, zoals de partnerschappen Samen opleiden en professionaliseren (SO&P), het netwerk van Pre-TU/e en coördinatoren van de vaksteunpunten.
   • Je zet een structuur op om alumni en docenten in te schakelen als actieve ambassadeurs.
   • Je maakt onderzoeks- en innovatieprojecten van ESoE op het gebied van onderwijs- en lesontwikkeling in het voortgezet onderwijs zichtbaar.

Daarnaast:

• Voer je de geplande inventarisatie van huidige data en de concurrentieanalyse uit.
• (Mede-)organiseer je wervingsevenementen en voorlichtingsactiviteiten in samenwerking met CEC-collega's.
• Monitor je de resultaten en stroomlijn je de contactmomenten met studenten in samenwerking met ESA.

Postdoc In Resilient 6G Wireless Networks

Introduction
Are you interested to advance the research on resilient 6G connectivity for mission-critical applications, and contribute to innovative European and Dutch national projects together with a team of talented PhD researchers?

Job Description
The future 6G vision published by IMT-2030 6G framework puts a special emphasis on network resilience. While reliability guarantees consistent network performance, on the other hand, resiliency refers to the network’s ability to recover from disruptions and failures. Network resiliency will ensure that networks not only withstand known failures, attacks, overburdening and shocks, but should also have the capabilities to overcome the unexpected failures and can recover and evolve to ensure a sustained network operation. Network resiliency is expected to be an important KPI for 6G networks due to the ever-increasing dependence of the critical services and infrastructures such as energy, education, healthcare and emergency services on mobile and wireless networks.

At the advanced networking Lab of the Electrical Engineering Department of TU/e, we are working at the cutting edge of technological research and innovation to push the boundaries of reliability and resiliency of mobile and wireless networks through participation in several European and Dutch national projects. Our key research areas include ultra-reliable low latency communications, resource allocation, digital twins, distributed massive MIMO and flexible compute continuum for 6G RAN open architectures. The Advanced Networking Lab is a member of the Center for Wireless Technology Eindhoven (CWTe) which is part of the Department of Electrical Engineering. Researchers from the groups Electromagnetic, Integrated Circuits, Signal Processing Systems, Optical Communication, and Electronic Systems, work together to address research questions across these research areas from the wireless channel through various layers of the communication stack (www.tue.nl/cwte). The laboratory facilities include fully opensource OpenRAN-compliant 5G/6G testbed with commercial radio units (RUs) and software-defined radios, a fully shielded metal room in which the most sensitive electronics can be measured, a 28 m2 anechoic chamber (500MHz-40GHz), system integration lab where chips can be linked to other components, and a 16-channel distributed MIMO testbed (sub-6 GHz).

Our industry-driven research empowers real world use-cases and applications ranging from wireless factory to wireless intra-aircraft communications, Tele-operations to unmanned offshore vehicles, and edge computing on satellite swarms to emergency health care, to name a few. The common characteristics of these applications/use-cases are the stringent wireless connectivity requirements in terms of resiliency, latency, and reliability. Within this context, we are looking for an exceptional postdoctoral candidate to advance the resiliency and reliability of beyond-5G/6G networks. The candidate is expected to work on the European project PHRESH (https://itea4.org/index.php/project/phresh.html) and the Dutch National Growth Fund project Luchtvaart in transitie (LiT, Home | Luchtvaart in Transitie). The successful candidate will contribute to the development, analysis, and experimental validation of techniques and algorithms to ensure seamless, reliable, and secure wireless communication in challenging and dynamic environments. The key responsibilities for this positions are listed as the following:

• Develop protocols and algorithms to enhance the network's situational awareness; and detect, mitigate and recover from disruptions (e.g., jamming, attacks, misconfigurations, failures).
• Advance the research on the design and evaluation of resilient wireless systems utilizing techniques such as multi-connectivity (Terrestrial and NTN), spectrum sensing, optimization theory, AI/ML, etc.
• Participate in collaborative research projects with Industry, contribute to teaching at BSc/MSc levels, and mentoring of undergraduate or master's students.
• Drive project management activities and writing/coordinating deliverables for the projects.
• Supervise a team of PhD researchers and ensure cohesion and timely delivery of the team’s output to the given projects.
• Coordinate experimental activities in laboratories and maintain testbed and equipment readiness
• Contribute with new ideas, coordination and editing scientific proposals for new funding opportunities.

The mission of the Department of Electrical Engineering is to acquire, share and transfer knowledge and understanding in the whole field of Electrical Engineering through education, research and valorization. We work towards a ‘Smart Sustainable Society’, a ‘Connected World’, and a healthy humanity (‘Care & Cure’). Activities share an application-oriented character, a high degree of complexity and a large synergy between multiple facets of the field.

Research is carried out into the applications of electromagnetic phenomena in all forms of energy conversion, telecommunication and electrical signal processing. Existing and new electrical components and systems are analyzed, designed and built. The Electrical Engineering department takes its inspiration from contacts with high-tech industry in the direct surrounding region and beyond.

The department is innovative and has international ambitions and partnerships. The result is a challenging and inspiring setting in which socially relevant issues are addressed.

Job Requirements

• Motivated researcher, with a PhD in in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Applied Physics or a related topic, with excellent grades (first class honors or equivalent).
• A proven track record of conducting high quality academic research, demonstrated by relevant publication(s)/open-source tools, etc.
• Deep understanding of wireless networking and mobile communications including wireless propagation and network architectures.
• Interest in combining theory, simulations, and practical experiments.
• Experience in using state-of-the-art software and hardware (Open-air interface/srsRAN or similar tools, NS3, software defined radios, etc.) is appreciated.
• Have a creative and critical thinking attitude, intrinsic motivation, and an ability to cooperate with industry partners.
• A team player able to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
• Motivated to develop your teaching skills and coach students.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (C1 level).

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 2 years.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10 (min. € 4,241 max. € 5,538).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.

About us
Eindhoven University of Technology is a leading international university within the Brainport region 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.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Prof. George Exarchakos (g.exarchakos@tue.nl) and/or Prof. Kishor Joshi (k.c.joshi@tue.nl).

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact HR Services (hrservices.ee@tue.nl).

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 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.
• List of up to five self-selected ‘best publications’.

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.

Postdoc In Resilient 6G Wireless Networks

The future 6G vision published by IMT-2030 6G framework puts a special emphasis on network resilience. While reliability guarantees consistent network performance, on the other hand, resiliency refers to the network’s ability to recover from disruptions and failures. Network resiliency will ensure that networks not only withstand known failures, attacks, overburdening and shocks, but should also have the capabilities to overcome the unexpected failures and can recover and evolve to ensure a sustained network operation. Network resiliency is expected to be an important KPI for 6G networks due to the ever-increasing dependence of the critical services and infrastructures such as energy, education, healthcare and emergency services on mobile and wireless networks.

At the advanced networking Lab of the Electrical Engineering Department of TU/e, we are working at the cutting edge of technological research and innovation to push the boundaries of reliability and resiliency of mobile and wireless networks through participation in several European and Dutch national projects. Our key research areas include ultra-reliable low latency communications, resource allocation, digital twins, distributed massive MIMO and flexible compute continuum for 6G RAN open architectures. The Advanced Networking Lab is a member of the Center for Wireless Technology Eindhoven (CWTe) which is part of the Department of Electrical Engineering. Researchers from the groups Electromagnetic, Integrated Circuits, Signal Processing Systems, Optical Communication, and Electronic Systems, work together to address research questions across these research areas from the wireless channel through various layers of the communication stack (www.tue.nl/cwte). The laboratory facilities include fully opensource OpenRAN-compliant 5G/6G testbed with commercial radio units (RUs) and software-defined radios, a fully shielded metal room in which the most sensitive electronics can be measured, a 28 m2 anechoic chamber (500MHz-40GHz), system integration lab where chips can be linked to other components, and a 16-channel distributed MIMO testbed (sub-6 GHz).

Our industry-driven research empowers real world use-cases and applications ranging from wireless factory to wireless intra-aircraft communications, Tele-operations to unmanned offshore vehicles, and edge computing on satellite swarms to emergency health care, to name a few. The common characteristics of these applications/use-cases are the stringent wireless connectivity requirements in terms of resiliency, latency, and reliability. Within this context, we are looking for an exceptional postdoctoral candidate to advance the resiliency and reliability of beyond-5G/6G networks. The candidate is expected to work on the European project PHRESH (https://itea4.org/index.php/project/phresh.html) and the Dutch National Growth Fund project Luchtvaart in transitie (LiT, Home | Luchtvaart in Transitie). The successful candidate will contribute to the development, analysis, and experimental validation of techniques and algorithms to ensure seamless, reliable, and secure wireless communication in challenging and dynamic environments. The key responsibilities for this positions are listed as the following:

• Develop protocols and algorithms to enhance the network's situational awareness; and detect, mitigate and recover from disruptions (e.g., jamming, attacks, misconfigurations, failures).
• Advance the research on the design and evaluation of resilient wireless systems utilizing techniques such as multi-connectivity (Terrestrial and NTN), spectrum sensing, optimization theory, AI/ML, etc.
• Participate in collaborative research projects with Industry, contribute to teaching at BSc/MSc levels, and mentoring of undergraduate or master's students.
• Drive project management activities and writing/coordinating deliverables for the projects.
• Supervise a team of PhD researchers and ensure cohesion and timely delivery of the team’s output to the given projects.
• Coordinate experimental activities in laboratories and maintain testbed and equipment readiness
• Contribute with new ideas, coordination and editing scientific proposals for new funding opportunities.

The mission of the Department of Electrical Engineering is to acquire, share and transfer knowledge and understanding in the whole field of Electrical Engineering through education, research and valorization. We work towards a ‘Smart Sustainable Society’, a ‘Connected World’, and a healthy humanity (‘Care & Cure’). Activities share an application-oriented character, a high degree of complexity and a large synergy between multiple facets of the field.

Research is carried out into the applications of electromagnetic phenomena in all forms of energy conversion, telecommunication and electrical signal processing. Existing and new electrical components and systems are analyzed, designed and built. The Electrical Engineering department takes its inspiration from contacts with high-tech industry in the direct surrounding region and beyond.

The department is innovative and has international ambitions and partnerships. The result is a challenging and inspiring setting in which socially relevant issues are addressed.

EU Program Expert / EU Grant Advisor (with a preferable focus on Resilience, Security and Defense)

Introduction
Research Support Office
The Research Support Office (RSO) consists of a close-knit team of professionals who support the academic staff in both pre- and post-award phases of European, national, and regional research & innovation grants. The RSO team includes research funding advisors / program experts, program managers, project leaders, and a team of legal experts.

Research Support Network
The TU/e Research Support Network (RSN) is a comprehensive knowledge network on campus that supports researchers throughout all phases of their research & innovation projects. The RSN is organized into two tiers: the first tier consists of Departmental Project Development Offices (PDOs) who provide day-to-day support close to the researcher and Institute Program Managers (PMs) who support researchers from a thematic/strategic point of view. The second tier, that includes the RSO, consists of experts at central services who offer specialized support to both the first tier support and to researchers directly.

TU/e EU Action Plan
On the request of the Executive Board and as a deliverable of the TU/e 2030 Strategy, a new EU-strategy has been developed by a campus-wide working group, in cocreation with stakeholders at TU/e: the TU/e EU Action Plan.

Goal of the plan is to improve the way TU/e is engaging in EU-research & innovation programmes (e.g. Horizon Europe, European Defense Fund, Digital Europe) and to have an integral and coherent approach in which we closely cooperate on campus and where we learn and grow further together. In doing so, we will be compliant with all existing and new EC-regulations and requirements.

The EU Action Plan, which has broad support on all levels within TU/e, is a dedicated and balanced improvement program in which needed new instruments (like info sessions, trainings, workshops, etc.) are being developed and implemented. The overall aim is that TU/e and its researchers and support staff will have a high return on effort and optimal visibility, participation and impact in EU R&I programmes.

To this end, amongst others, staff in four central services is being extended, including in the current grant support team of the RSO. The combined new staff is forming an inter-disciplinary cross-service EU Action Plan core team; this team closely collaborates with other staff in central services and with first tier support staff in the Departments & Institutes in various sub-projects towards achieving the goals of the EU Action Plan.

Job Description
With the aim to further develop our core team, we are seeking an enthusiastic colleague to contribute to the successful execution of TU/e’s EU Action Plan. As one of the EU Program Experts / EU Grant Advisors you will provide academic staff and 1st tier support staff with strategic information in an early stage; you will support them in the entire process of call-selection, proposal-ideation, feasibility analyses, writing, reviewing and submitting proposals for European collaborative grants (such as Horizon Europe (mainly pillar 2), European Defence fund, Digital Europe). You will help setting up and running info sessions and a structured training programme for researchers, as well as a training programme for 1st tier support staff (train the trainer). You will help in extending well aligned external relations and cooperation of the RSN with our strategic partners (such as the EuroTech Universities Alliance and our key industry partners). Importantly, you will also help in the development of improved procedures, toolkits, templates, etc. that are being developed in the context of the EU Action Plan.

You will be hierarchically positioned in the grant support team of the Research Support Office, but content-wise in day-to-day operations part of the interdisciplinary EU Action Plan programme-team. This role offers a high degree of diversity and autonomy within the team and the university.

Tasks
Specific tasks include:

• Inform the TU/e community of longer-term and strategic developments in the EU funding landscape, and what it means for TU/e (researchers).
• Alignment, memberships & advice on EU partnerships & associations.
• Represent TU/e in relevant national sounding board on EU-funding to influence future EU work programmes and to acquire early information and understanding of developments.
• Liaise with Dutch Government such as the ministry of Economic Affairs and the ministry of Defense on EU-funding related matters (e.g. Dutch delegates in the relevant EU Programme Committees).
• Identify and communicate (e.g. through information sessions) relevant EU funding opportunities, including background information, to the TU/e community.
• Help understand the why behind the calls and who has written them.
• Provide feedback on project ideas and perform feasibility analyses of project summaries.
• Coordinate proposal initiatives on campus.
• Answer questions and provide support in the proposal writing process.
• Provide constructive feedback on grant proposals to improve the quality.
• Provide 2nd line support to departments and institutes.
• Stimulate and support researchers to develop a personal EU-growth strategy and network (a.o. through the EuroTech Universities Alliance).
• Develop and provide structured training for researchers (together with PDOs) and support staff
• Collaborate with colleagues in the TU/e Research Support Network and Research Support Office, colleagues from other central services and stakeholders on campus (e.g. department- and institute directors).
• Help in providing high quality management information (such as Research Funding Analyses).

Job Requirements
For this role, we are looking for a colleague who:

• Is familiar with the European R&I programmes & institutions and has a relevant network.
• Has experience in supporting researchers in applying for grants, preferably EU grants (notably Horizon, EDF).
• Having a background, experience and/or network in the field of Resilience, Security and Defence is an advantage.
• Having hands-on experience working in or with industry is an advantage.
• Possesses an academic level of thinking and working.
• Is skilled in communication and proficient in conveying and sharing knowledge.
• Has experience in delivering presentations/workshops.
• Has strong written and verbal proficiency in English. Proficiency in Dutch is an advantage.
• Can motivate professionals and coordinate their activities.
• Is proactive, customer-oriented, analytical, results-driven, and a networker.
• Works independently and flexibly.
• Is a teamplayer who collaborates effectively with colleagues both within and outside the EU Action Plan team.

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 monthly salary of, depending on your knowledge and experience, up to €6,433 (scale 11 Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities) or €7,297 (scale 12 Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities) for a full-time position.
• In addition to holiday pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• 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.
• 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
Eindhoven University of Technology is a leading international university within the Brainport region 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.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager: Wilfried Reincke, Programme leader of the EU Action Plan, w.t.h.reincke@tue.nl.

For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment, please contact HR Services on 040 – 247 4486, e-mail: HRServices.SupportUnits@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 by Sunday 11 January 2026 at the latest. First round of interviews are foreseen to be held on Tuesday 20 January 2026.

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.