Management/Office assistent SOR-groep

De vakgroep Stochastic Operations Research (SOR van de faculteit Electrical Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science (EEMCS) zoekt een ervaren management/office-assistent. In deze veelzijdige functie bied je de dagelijkse ondersteuning aan de vakgroepvoorzitter en medewerkers van de vakgroep.

De vakgroep heeft in totaal ongeveer 25 medewerkers (inclusief gasten) onder meer bestaande uit promovendi, onderzoekers en de vaste staf. Het is een internationale groep, waarin de communicatie vaak in het Engels verloopt. Binnen de vakgroep wordt veel waarde gehecht aan een open, collegiale en transparante werksfeer.

Vanuit jouw centrale positie houd je het overzicht in de veelheid van interne en externe dossiers en afspraken van de vakgroep. Je fungeert als eerste aanspreekpunt voor vragen en je verricht alle voorkomende secretariële werkzaamheden zoals agendabeheer, telefoonverkeer, in- en uitgaande post en e-mail, boeken van vluchten, en het voorbereiden en geheel zelfstandig organiseren van vergaderingen (in het Nederlands en Engels), bijeenkomsten, symposia en conferenties. Je verzorgt de verslaglegging (primair in het Engels), en monitort en bewaakt de gemaakte afspraken, deadlines en (realiseren van) actiepunten en besluiten.

Daarnaast speel je een rol in de communicatie door het bijhouden van websites, sociale media en persoonlijke contacten. Het is belangrijk dat je zorgvuldig en integer met vertrouwelijke informatie kunt omgaan. Ook bewaak je de financiën en bied je ondersteuning bij projectmanagement.

Als management/office assistent ben jij hierdoor de spin in het web, zodat de vakgroep optimaal wordt ondersteund.

Software Developer edge computing and internet of things sensors

New affordable in-situ sensors are part of the Internet of Things (IoT) and enable us to build denser environmental sensor networks that measure phenomena more efficiently, which vary greatly in space and time, such as air or noise pollution. However, such dense wireless sensor networks can put additional strain on bandwidth in areas with less network coverage, and they threaten citizens' privacy. One solution is to move the processing and analysis of collected geodata to the sensors. This type of edge computing has been made possible by advances in deep learning methods on embedded hardware, e.g., TensorFlow Lite for microcontrollers.

You will support our ambitions by working together with colleagues from several departments on projects that use small, affordable sensors (embedded devices) to collect environmental data and submit this data wirelessly. This position will therefore advance our understanding of processing geodata on the (network) edge and combine different geodata sources (remote and in-situ) in reproducible, distributed (networked) workflows. More specifically, you will advance the state-of-the-art in embedded devices and Internet of things technologies (hardware platforms, network protocols) by designing software solutions for environmental sensing using diverse open hardware platforms, adapt and implement major developments in the application of machine learning / AI on embedded devices, and propose and implement new workflows that incorporate IoT technology in research and capacity development projects.

Full Professor of Digital Transformation for Responsible Organizations (1.0 fte)

The University of Twente (UT) is recognised as one of Europe's leading entrepreneurial universities, where entrepreneurship is understood as a university-wide way of thinking and working that creates societal value through socio-technical innovation. Guided by its Institutional Plan, The Entrepreneurial University: Stronger Together, The Entrepreneurial University: Stronger Together | Service Portal | University of Twente the University brings together engineering, business, behavioural and social sciences to address complex societal challenges through interdisciplinary research, education and close collaboration with public and private partners. This ambition is reflected in the University's four impact domains—Health, Climate, Safety & Security, and Chip Technologies—and provides the context for internationally leading research and education across the University.

Within this environment, the University invites applications for a Full Professor of Digital Transformation for Responsible Organisations in the Department of High Tech Business and Entrepreneurship (HBE) of the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS).

The establishment of the Chair of Digital Transformation for Responsible Organisations reflects the University's strategic ambition to strengthen research and education on responsible socio-technical transformation. The new Professor will have a unique opportunity to shape the academic identity, research agenda and international positioning of this emerging field at the University of Twente.

As organisations increasingly navigate the opportunities and challenges created by digital transformation, the need for Responsible Organisations has never been greater. At the University of Twente, digital transformation is understood as a socio-technical process that reshapes organisations, work, governance and society.

The Chair advances internationally recognised research at the intersection of Organisation Studies and Business Information Systems, generating new knowledge on how organisations can responsibly design, govern and transform socio-technical systems to create sustainable economic and societal value. Through research, educational innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, the Chair strengthens the University's ambition to advance responsible socio-technical transformation across organisations, industries and society.

Research and Impact
You will develop and lead an internationally recognised research programme on Digital Transformation for Responsible Organisations:

• Advance knowledge at the intersection of Organisation Studies and Business Information Systems, with responsible organisations as the central organising perspective.
• Study how emerging digital technologies reshape organisational structures, governance, work, decision-making and value creation within socio-technical systems.
• Investigate the long-term organisational, economic, environmental and societal consequences of digital transformation.
• Secure substantial national and international research funding and build sustainable interdisciplinary research partnerships.
• Strengthen the UT Impact domains of Climate, Chip tech, Safety & Security, Health.
• Promote Open Science and collaborate closely with policymakers, industry and societal organisations to maximise scientific and societal impact.

Particular expertise is welcomed in areas such as:

• Responsible Digital Transformation, including artificial intelligence, digital twins, cyber-physical systems and quantum technologies.
• Organisation Studies and Business Information Systems, focusing on organisational design, governance and responsible organising.
• Socio-technical Transformation, including work, leadership, sustainability, value-sensitive design and institutional change.
• Digital Strategy, Business Models and Value Creation within responsible organisations and innovation ecosystems.

Leadership and Collaboration
The Professor will provide inspiring academic leadership within the department, the faculty and the wider University. The role combines intellectual leadership, strategic vision and collegial engagement to strengthen the University's international reputation and interdisciplinary profile. You will:

• Build and expand strategic collaborations with academic, governmental, and industry partners in the Netherlands and internationally.
• Strengthen interdisciplinary collaborations across the University of Twente, particularly with colleagues in engineering, computer science, mathematics, health, governance, and data science, and contribute to university-wide initiatives within the Digital Society Institute, MESA+, Climate Center, and TechMed Centre.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and ambitious academic culture.
• Play a leading role in the strategic development of the department, faculty, and university.

Education
The Professor will provide academic leadership in education in Digital Transformation for Responsible Organisations across Bachelor's, Master's, Executive and PhD education. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative, research-informed education that prepares graduates to address complex socio-technical challenges in an international environment. You will:

• Strengthen and further develop education within the International Business Administration and Business Administration programmes by integrating perspectives on responsible organisations, organisational transformation and digital innovation.
• Contribute to the continued development of other programs where organizational transformation topics are part of the curricular, such as Business Information Technology, Industrial Engineering & Management, Health Sciences programmes through curriculum innovation and research-led teaching on digital strategy, information systems, organisational transformation and responsible digital innovation.
• Contribute to Executive Education and lifelong learning programmes that support professionals, organisations and public institutions in navigating responsible digital transformation.
• Support and further develop honours programmes, such as Change Leaders and Processes of Change, while mentoring and supervising students and researchers at Bachelor's, Master's, PhD and postdoctoral levels

Full Professor of Entrepreneurship (1.0 fte)

The University of Twente (UT) is recognised as one of Europe's leading entrepreneurial universities, where entrepreneurship is understood as a university-wide way of thinking and working that creates societal value through socio-technical innovation. Guided by its Institutional Plan, The Entrepreneurial University: Stronger Together, The Entrepreneurial University: Stronger Together | Service Portal | University of Twente the University brings together engineering, business, behavioural and social sciences to address complex societal challenges through interdisciplinary research, education and close collaboration with public and private partners. This ambition is reflected in the University's four impact domains — Health, Climate, Safety & Security, and Chip Technologies — and provides the context for internationally leading research and education across the University.

Within this environment, the University invites applications for a Full Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Department of High Tech Business and Entrepreneurship (HBE) of the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS). Building on the strong international foundation of the Chair of Entrepreneurship, the new Professor will lead its next phase of development. The appointment combines continuity with renewal: strengthening an established research and education programme while expanding its contribution to interdisciplinary collaboration, entrepreneurial ecosystems and societal value creation.

Entrepreneurship is central to the University of Twente's identity and to its ambition to create sustainable economic and societal value. At the University of Twente, entrepreneurship extends beyond venture creation. It concerns how socio-technical innovation is developed, translated and scaled through organisations, markets and ecosystems to address complex societal challenges.

The Chair of Entrepreneurship provides intellectual leadership in advancing this ambition through internationally recognised research, educational innovation and strong engagement with entrepreneurial ecosystems. By integrating perspectives from engineering, business, behavioural and social sciences, the Chair strengthens entrepreneurship as a distinctive academic domain and contributes to the University's strategic ambitions in research, education and societal engagement.

The successful candidate will further develop internationally recognised research and education in entrepreneurship and strengthen UT’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. You will advance understanding of entrepreneurial processes, organisations and ecosystems; contribute to the responsible development and societal embedding of socio-technical innovation; and foster entrepreneurial mindsets and capabilities among students, researchers and partners.As a senior academic leader, you will further establish Entrepreneurship as a distinctive academic domain at UT. You will provide intellectual and strategic leadership across research, education and societal engagement; lead and inspire the Entrepreneurship researchers; and strengthen collaboration across disciplines, faculties and external stakeholders.Through this role, you will enhance the national and international visibility of Entrepreneurship at UT and contribute to the University’s ambitions in its four impact domains: health, climate, safety and security, and chip technology.

Research and Impact
You will:

• Develop and lead an internationally recognized research programme on entrepreneurship, socio-technical innovation, responsible societal implementation, and socio-technical transformation.
• Secure research funding from national and international sources (e.g., NWO, ERC, Horizon Europe, industry, and public-sector partners).
• Lead and inspire the Entrepreneurship group, including assistant professors, postdoctoral researchers, and PhD candidates.
• Strengthen Entrepreneurship as an interdisciplinary theme across the university and contribute to evidence-informed innovation and ecosystem development.
• Promote Open Science and engage in impactful collaborations with industry, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and societal partners.

Particular expertise is welcomed in areas such as:

• High-Tech Transformation of Industry (e.g., AI, robotics, quantum technologies, advanced materials, and cleantech innovation).
• Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Regional Development, including digital platforms, data-driven innovation, and inclusive entrepreneurship.
• Responsible and Sustainable Entrepreneurship, focusing on sustainable business models, circularity, and the role of emerging technologies in societal transitions.

Leadership and Collaboration
The Professor will provide inspiring academic leadership within the department, the faculty and the wider University. The role combines intellectual leadership, strategic vision and collegial engagement to strengthen the University's international reputation and interdisciplinary profile. You will:

• Build and expand strategic collaborations with academic, governmental, and industry partners in the Netherlands and internationally.
• Strengthen existing partnerships with organizations such as Novel-T, Saxion, Windesheim, and the 4TU federation.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across the BMS faculty and the wider University of Twente, including colleagues in engineering, technology, health, governance, and data science.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and ambitious academic culture.
• Play a leading role in the strategic development of the department, faculty, and university.

Education
The Professor will provide academic leadership in Entrepreneurship education across Bachelor's, Master's, Executive and PhD education. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative, research-informed education that prepares graduates to address complex socio-technical challenges in an international environment. You will:

• Educate students across a range of programmes, such as (International) Business Administration, Creative Technology, and Advanced Technology.
• Further develop entrepreneurship education, challenge-based learning, and entrepreneurial skills throughout the curriculum.
• Contribute to innovative educational initiatives, including new programmes, professional learning opportunities, and entrepreneurship education in engineering and health domains.
• Inspire students and staff to create societal impact through entrepreneurial thinking and action.

Postdoc in philosophy of science (or related domains) on knowledge security

Over the past two decades, the Dutch and European knowledge sectors have consistently emphasised international collaboration and open science. More recently they are confronted with the realities of escalating geopolitical competition. This has resulted in the _National Knowledge Security Guidelines _(2022) in The Netherlands and the EU Council _Recommendation on Enhancing Research Security _(2024) with the ambition to keep research collaboration “as open as possible [yet] as closed as necessary”. However, how such boundaries can and should be drawn, and their consequences for the idea of science and its practices within universities have not been really investigated.

The NWA funded project: Fostering the Resilience of the Dutch Knowledge Sector: Knowledge Security and Research in a Geopolitical Context (KNOWSEC) investigates the implications of knowledge security rationales, rules and regulations for science. It is a large-scale collaborative multidisciplinary project involving numerous Dutch universities as well as policy stakeholders.

We seek a postdoc working in philosophy of science or another science and technology related domain of philosophy to help identify and develop analytical perspectives, theories and methodological tools to examine current frameworks for knowledge security and their implications. In particular the tasks of the postdoc include:

1. delineation of different conceptualizations of main concepts such as “knowledge”, “openness”, “security” and their normative foundations;
2. exploration of implications and epistemological trade-offs of different conceptualizations for knowledge generation and scientific integrity and academic freedom;
3. examination of the risks conceptual drift or concept creep towards broader areas science.

These investigations should inform and guide other researchers, particular PhD students, in the project in the design of their empirical studies. Of particular interest for this project could be older distinctions such as applied vs pure science and the idea of dual use research, the potential impacts of closed boundaries and blocked academic exchange on collaboration and scientific integrity, and the impacts of securitization of knowledge production on academic freedom.

As part of the KNOWSEC project you will collaborate with other project members, particularly on the task of Developing Analytical Perspectives on Concepts and their Interrelations. The task team covers geopolitics and comparative political science, international law and human rights, philosophy of science and science and technology studies. For this position you should have a PhDin philosophy of science or other related philosophical field; on a topic preferably dealing with knowledge of scientific norms and practices across different disciplines with some knowledge of the ethics of security practices or at least a willingness to work on related ethical and epistemological issues related to security.