FAIR for AI Project Officer

Job description

4TU.ResearchData is looking for an enthusiastic Project Officer to primarily work on a new initiative called Enabling FAIR for AI: Infrastructure for Transparency and Reproducibility of Research Software. In this role, you will shape and contribute to work that enables researchers to reuse and reproduce data and software more effectively, especially in ML/AI, and in alignment with the FAIR principles. The project aim to do this by further developing and extending the functionality of Djehuty, which is the open source repository platform used by 4TU.ResearchData and Nikhef. Key project outcomes will include criteria for a graded badge to assess the quality and reproducibility of data, software and models, a software reproducibility service, and improved deposit, curation and reproducibility workflows. The project will align with broader national and international initiatives related to reproducibility and meet emerging regulatory requirements related to ethical and responsible AI. This work is funded by Open Science NL (part of NWO) as part of its programme to strengthen the infrastructure for open science in the Netherlands.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with project partners from several Dutch institutions (Netherlands eScience Center, Nikhef and University of Twente) and work as part of the 4TU.ResearchData team in the TU Delft Library. This role will focus on developing accreditation criteria to assign quantitative value to metadata and documentation of data, software and models. These criteria will be used in a graded badge and help to verify and signal the reproducibility of software and models. This will connect with and build on international initiatives related to research software quality indicators, model certification and reproducibility checks. Apart from working in the FAIR for AI project, you will also work across other projects related to infrastructure and skills/training.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Contributing to the overall aims of the FAIR for AI project with a focus on accreditation criteria, certification/badging and reproducibility workflows;
• Identifying, connecting and building on relevant accreditation and reproducibility initiatives (e.g. CODECHECK) to ensure alignment with international developments;
• Gathering and synthesising requirements for the development and integration of machine learning and AI functionalities into research data infrastructure services;
• Monitoring progress at the work package level, including timelines, milestones and deliverables;
• Authoring and contributing to deliverables for FAIR for AI and other projects, including reports and guidelines, in collaboration with project partners;
• Organising workshops, meetings and engagment activities for multiple projects;
• Supporting the dissemination and promotion of project opportunities and outcomes through documentation, presentations and outreach;
• Assisting with project administration and reporting;
• Contributing to relevant 4TU.ResearchData activities (e.g. community events) and supporting colleagues within the team as required.

About 4TU.ResearchData: 4TU.ResearchData is a research infrastructure, community and training provider whose mission is to enable researchers from science, engineering and design disciplines to make a global impact with research data and software. We provide a trusted digital repository which support Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR) data and software by offering curation, sharing, long-term access and preservation. The repository has a broad community of users and supporters who advance FAIR data and software practices. 4TU.ResearchData is governed and led by a consortium of four technical universities in the 4TU.Federation (TU Delft, University of Twente, TU Eindhoven and Wageningen University & Research) and is hosted by TU Delft.

Please note that this position is based in the Netherlands (working remotely from abroad is not possible).

Job requirements
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who have:

• Demonstrated experience in project management, including administration and reporting;
• Good understanding and experience of working in higher education and research contexts, preferably in roles related to research or research services;
• Demonstrated understanding and expertise in machine learning, responsible AI or research data infrastructures. You do not need to be a technical expert, but you should be comfortable working with technical teams;
• Strong organisational skills, including event organisation and coordination;
• Excellent team-working and collaboration skills, including experience working with multiple project partners, networks and stakeholders;
• Strong personal communiation skills;
• Affinity with and knowledge of open science and FAIR data/software.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

University Corporate Office – TU Delft Library
TU Delft Library is the largest technical-scientific library in the Netherlands, a physical and virtual meeting place. The Library helps to find valuable knowledge needed for education and research, and to publish and store the knowledge generated at TU Delft. We believe it is important that knowledge is easily accessible and freely available to everyone. In this way, knowledge can flow freely and TU Delft's knowledge can become valuable to others. The Library is also a place where everyone can study in peace and quiet. This fits in with our inclusive organisation. The Library has chosen three strategic themes to guide its daily activities. 1) Open Science. We make an important contribution to TU Delft's broad strategic programme "Open Science - Research and Education in the Open Era". 2) Visibility and impact. With our expertise and tools in the field of research data management, research intelligence and publishing, we increase the findability, visibility and impact of TU Delft knowledge. 3) Inspiring learning and working environment. Through stimulating programming, we show how freely available and reliable knowledge makes life richer. This makes the Library a place where you can find new ideas and insights.

https://www.tudelft.nl/en/library/

Instrument Scientist Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS)

Job description

As Instrument Scientist SANS (SANS), you are responsible for the optimal use of the Small Angle Neutron Scattering instrument at the TU Delft Reactor Institute TU Delft Reactor Institute. You train and support users, including MSc and PhD students, postdocs, professors, and R&D specialists from industry. You advise on experimental design, sample preparation, data analysis, and interpretation, translating measurements into meaningful scientific outcomes.

You work closely with users and technicians to continuously improve experiments. You adapt instrument configurations and data reduction procedures and optimise measurement quality, resolution, accuracy, and speed. You also develop new sample environments, improve shielding, and contribute to the further development of control systems. Approximately 15% of beam time is available for instrument development and your own research.

Every day you enable new research, ranging from battery or colloid systems to in situ measurements for meat replacements. As the scientist responsible for SANS, you’ll support researchers with their research grant proposals with your expertise, securing availability and the best possible set-up. In addition, you represent TU Delft internationally through conferences, workshops, and scientific publications. You build and maintain a strong network of universities, research institutes, and industrial partners in the Netherlands and abroad.

You will work closely with a motivated and skilled team of technicians, who are responsible for the technical status of the instrument and provide ongoing support, as well as with your fellow instrument scientists in our Instrument Group. We share a strong drive to educate engineering students and support groundbreaking research using our 2.3 MW open pool research reactor.

We foster an approachable and friendly culture in which we share knowledge and exchange ideas to create the best possible solutions in a safe environment. This also means becoming familiar with other instruments, as techniques and applications often overlap. Of course, you will receive all the training and support you need to reach your full potential and grow in your expert role.

The reactor operates approximately 180 days per year, with fixed operating hours from Monday till Friday that support a healthy work-life balance. TU Delft offers extensive training and development opportunities, enabling you to grow into a recognised expert in neutron scattering, materials science, and instrument development.

Job requirements

• You hold a PhD in physical sciences, life sciences, engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline.
• You have extensive experience with small angle neutron scattering and in-depth knowledge of its scientific and technical applications.
• You are motivated to continuously develop and optimise SANS instrumentation and experimental methods.
• You demonstrate strong communication skills to effectively train, support, and advise diverse user groups.
• You show interest in related techniques and instruments to contribute to integrated research solutions.
• You are motivated to build and maintain an international academic and industrial network
• You are willing to undergo a security screening to obtain a Certificate of No Objection issued by the AIVD.
• You have an excellent command of English for working in an international research environment.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

TU Delft | Reactor Institute
The TU Delft| Reactor Institute is the Dutch knowledge center for nuclear technology and radiation-related research and education. It manages a unique research reactor (2.3 MW), irradiation facilities and radiation-related research instruments. The TU Delft |Reactor Institute facilitates researchers and users of various research disciplines. Its research focuses mainly on materials for energy conversion and storage, and health technology for imaging, diagnosis and therapy with radionuclides and protons. It provides education to students from various programs within TU Delft, and professionals.

FAIR for AI Project Officer

Job description

4TU.ResearchData is looking for an enthusiastic Project Officer to primarily work on a new initiative called Enabling FAIR for AI: Infrastructure for Transparency and Reproducibility of Research Software. In this role, you will shape and contribute to work that enables researchers to reuse and reproduce data and software more effectively, especially in ML/AI, and in alignment with the FAIR principles. The project aim to do this by further developing and extending the functionality of Djehuty, which is the open source repository platform used by 4TU.ResearchData and Nikhef. Key project outcomes will include criteria for a graded badge to assess the quality and reproducibility of data, software and models, a software reproducibility service, and improved deposit, curation and reproducibility workflows. The project will align with broader national and international initiatives related to reproducibility and meet emerging regulatory requirements related to ethical and responsible AI. This work is funded by Open Science NL (part of NWO) as part of its programme to strengthen the infrastructure for open science in the Netherlands.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with project partners from several Dutch institutions (Netherlands eScience Center, Nikhef and University of Twente) and work as part of the 4TU.ResearchData team in the TU Delft Library. This role will focus on developing accreditation criteria to assign quantitative value to metadata and documentation of data, software and models. These criteria will be used in a graded badge and help to verify and signal the reproducibility of software and models. This will connect with and build on international initiatives related to research software quality indicators, model certification and reproducibility checks. Apart from working in the FAIR for AI project, you will also work across other projects related to infrastructure and skills/training.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Contributing to the overall aims of the FAIR for AI project with a focus on accreditation criteria, certification/badging and reproducibility workflows;
• Identifying, connecting and building on relevant accreditation and reproducibility initiatives (e.g. CODECHECK) to ensure alignment with international developments;
• Gathering and synthesising requirements for the development and integration of machine learning and AI functionalities into research data infrastructure services;
• Monitoring progress at the work package level, including timelines, milestones and deliverables;
• Authoring and contributing to deliverables for FAIR for AI and other projects, including reports and guidelines, in collaboration with project partners;
• Organising workshops, meetings and engagment activities for multiple projects;
• Supporting the dissemination and promotion of project opportunities and outcomes through documentation, presentations and outreach;
• Assisting with project administration and reporting;
• Contributing to relevant 4TU.ResearchData activities (e.g. community events) and supporting colleagues within the team as required.

About 4TU.ResearchData: 4TU.ResearchData is a research infrastructure, community and training provider whose mission is to enable researchers from science, engineering and design disciplines to make a global impact with research data and software. We provide a trusted digital repository which support Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR) data and software by offering curation, sharing, long-term access and preservation. The repository has a broad community of users and supporters who advance FAIR data and software practices. 4TU.ResearchData is governed and led by a consortium of four technical universities in the 4TU.Federation (TU Delft, University of Twente, TU Eindhoven and Wageningen University & Research) and is hosted by TU Delft.

Please note that this position is based in the Netherlands (working remotely from abroad is not possible).

Job requirements
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who have:

• Demonstrated experience in project management, including administration and reporting;
• Good understanding and experience of working in higher education and research contexts, preferably in roles related to research or research services;
• Demonstrated understanding and expertise in machine learning, responsible AI or research data infrastructures. You do not need to be a technical expert, but you should be comfortable working with technical teams;
• Strong organisational skills, including event organisation and coordination;
• Excellent team-working and collaboration skills, including experience working with multiple project partners, networks and stakeholders;
• Strong personal communiation skills;
• Affinity with and knowledge of open science and FAIR data/software.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

University Corporate Office – TU Delft Library
TU Delft Library is the largest technical-scientific library in the Netherlands, a physical and virtual meeting place. The Library helps to find valuable knowledge needed for education and research, and to publish and store the knowledge generated at TU Delft. We believe it is important that knowledge is easily accessible and freely available to everyone. In this way, knowledge can flow freely and TU Delft's knowledge can become valuable to others. The Library is also a place where everyone can study in peace and quiet. This fits in with our inclusive organisation. The Library has chosen three strategic themes to guide its daily activities. 1) Open Science. We make an important contribution to TU Delft's broad strategic programme "Open Science - Research and Education in the Open Era". 2) Visibility and impact. With our expertise and tools in the field of research data management, research intelligence and publishing, we increase the findability, visibility and impact of TU Delft knowledge. 3) Inspiring learning and working environment. Through stimulating programming, we show how freely available and reliable knowledge makes life richer. This makes the Library a place where you can find new ideas and insights.

https://www.tudelft.nl/en/library/

Instrument Scientist Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS)

Job description

As Instrument Scientist SANS (SANS), you are responsible for the optimal use of the Small Angle Neutron Scattering instrument at the TU Delft Reactor Institute TU Delft Reactor Institute. You train and support users, including MSc and PhD students, postdocs, professors, and R&D specialists from industry. You advise on experimental design, sample preparation, data analysis, and interpretation, translating measurements into meaningful scientific outcomes.

You work closely with users and technicians to continuously improve experiments. You adapt instrument configurations and data reduction procedures and optimise measurement quality, resolution, accuracy, and speed. You also develop new sample environments, improve shielding, and contribute to the further development of control systems. Approximately 15% of beam time is available for instrument development and your own research.

Every day you enable new research, ranging from battery or colloid systems to in situ measurements for meat replacements. As the scientist responsible for SANS, you’ll support researchers with their research grant proposals with your expertise, securing availability and the best possible set-up. In addition, you represent TU Delft internationally through conferences, workshops, and scientific publications. You build and maintain a strong network of universities, research institutes, and industrial partners in the Netherlands and abroad.

You will work closely with a motivated and skilled team of technicians, who are responsible for the technical status of the instrument and provide ongoing support, as well as with your fellow instrument scientists in our Instrument Group. We share a strong drive to educate engineering students and support groundbreaking research using our 2.3 MW open pool research reactor.

We foster an approachable and friendly culture in which we share knowledge and exchange ideas to create the best possible solutions in a safe environment. This also means becoming familiar with other instruments, as techniques and applications often overlap. Of course, you will receive all the training and support you need to reach your full potential and grow in your expert role.

The reactor operates approximately 180 days per year, with fixed operating hours from Monday till Friday that support a healthy work-life balance. TU Delft offers extensive training and development opportunities, enabling you to grow into a recognised expert in neutron scattering, materials science, and instrument development.

Job requirements

• You hold a PhD in physical sciences, life sciences, engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline.
• You have extensive experience with small angle neutron scattering and in-depth knowledge of its scientific and technical applications.
• You are motivated to continuously develop and optimise SANS instrumentation and experimental methods.
• You demonstrate strong communication skills to effectively train, support, and advise diverse user groups.
• You show interest in related techniques and instruments to contribute to integrated research solutions.
• You are motivated to build and maintain an international academic and industrial network
• You are willing to undergo a security screening to obtain a Certificate of No Objection issued by the AIVD.
• You have an excellent command of English for working in an international research environment.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

TU Delft | Reactor Institute
The TU Delft| Reactor Institute is the Dutch knowledge center for nuclear technology and radiation-related research and education. It manages a unique research reactor (2.3 MW), irradiation facilities and radiation-related research instruments. The TU Delft |Reactor Institute facilitates researchers and users of various research disciplines. Its research focuses mainly on materials for energy conversion and storage, and health technology for imaging, diagnosis and therapy with radionuclides and protons. It provides education to students from various programs within TU Delft, and professionals.

Postdoc in Advanced Numerical Analysis of Masonry in Historical Quay Walls

Job description

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance the numerical modelling of historical masonry quay walls, with a focus on crack initiation, propagation, and damage evolution. These structures are characterised by large wall thicknesses, irregular bond patterns, varying material quality, and exposure to combined hazards such as traffic loading and soil settlement. A detailed understanding of their fracture behaviour is essential for ensuring long-term safety and guiding preservation strategies.

In this position, you will develop high-fidelity block-based numerical models capable of representing the geometric and mechanical complexity of historical multi-wythe masonry. Your work will involve analysing how cracks form and propagate, identifying transitions between damage states, and quantifying failure mechanisms under realistic loading scenarios. The detailed simulations you produce will support the development of simplified continuum-based models, enabling fast assessments across large quay wall networks.

This position is part of the Bridge and Quay Walls (Bruggen en Kademuren) programme of the Municipality of Amsterdam, which aims to improve the evaluation and management of ageing quay wall infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with researchers working on complementary topics, including soil–structure interaction, material characterisation, dynamic loading, and monitoring, and with engineers from the city’s infrastructure department.

TU Delft offers a collaborative and international research environment that encourages innovation, teamwork, and professional development. If you are motivated to apply advanced numerical methods to real-world structural challenges and contribute to the sustainable preservation of historic infrastructure, we welcome your application.    

Job requirements
You excel in developing complex numerical models and analysing simulations, bringing strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and project partners. Specifically, you have:

• Education: A PhD in a relevant field, with knowledge of structural mechanics, masonry mechanics, nonlinear finite element analysis.
• Technical Skills: Experience with advanced finite element software and nonlinear static and dynamic analyses. Specifically, high proficiency with both DIANA FEA and ABAQUS. Strong numerical skills and proficiency in Python (preferred) and/or MATLAB for data analysis are required.
  Experience with the assessment of masonry structures under multiple loading hazards.
• Language: Excellent command of English; basic Dutch proficiency is a plus.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource availability, urbanisation and clean water. Our research projects are conducted in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced of the importance of open science and supports its scientists in integrating open science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.
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