Assistant Professor in Remote Sensing Space Instrumentation

Job description

Imagine having the opportunity to develop tools for detecting exoplanets and identifying biomarkers. What if you could take part in creating space instruments that monitor global changes on Earth? You could blend cutting-edge research in optics, polarimetry, and photonics to design innovative optical sensors for space applications. Additionally, you would have the chance to mentor students in aerospace, connecting their learning with your own research. As an Assistant Professor at TU Delft, you will help tackle the technological challenges of space remote sensing, leading to significant advancements in planetary and exoplanetary science, as well as heliophysics and universe sensing.

At TU Delft, we are offering an Academic track position with the potential for growth into an Associate or Full Professor role. You will be part of a team of passionate thinkers capable of both focusing on intricate details and understanding the broader context. As an Assistant Professor, you will build on existing research and introduce new experimental and theoritical topics related to space remote sensing (such as hyperspectral imaging, surface polarimetry, full Stokes vector analysis,…) applied to earth observation and well as planetary exploration, aiming to deliver clear and relevant social benefits. This multifaceted role encompasses research, teaching, and networking. We seek someone who can persuade members of space agencies to provide funding, collaborate effectively with PhD students, and analyze complex data.

We welcome incoming Assistant Professors into a supportive environment where personal and professional development is highly valued. We provide opportunities for collaboration and integration with different fields, promoting collective intelligence and creativity. You’ll develop your own experimental research within the Space Engineering Department, contribute to our Space Instrumentation Section and integrate novel research into real space missions with researchers, engineers and students. Apply now and be a part of shaping the future of space instrumentation and join a university that fosters a positive and conducive atmosphere for thinking and innovation, allowing diverse perspectives and ideas to flourish.

Job requirements
You are a creative, collaborative and communicative individual with a passion for space instrumentation and observation. You share our values of collective intelligence and integrating knowledge through teamwork.

You also have:

• A PhD in Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
• Aptitude in the engineering of actual space systems.
• Familiarity with space development and qualification procedures.
• Teaching experience and willingness to teach and develop as a teacher.
• Experience in direct research space projects

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 Aerospace Engineering
The Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology is a leading international community where innovation in aerospace meets global challenges. Our support and scientific staff, including PhD candidates, postdocs, and students, largely work together on three main themes: the energy transition, sustainable aerospace, and safety and security, with the aim of tackling climate change and contributing to the independence and security of Europe.

When you join us, you become part of a diverse, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment where your ideas and perspectives are valued. Our work extends beyond the lab—into field labs, innovation hubs, and partnerships with other faculties, research institutes, governments, and industry, both locally and globally.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace, assisted by an active Diversity & Inclusion team. This includes tangible support such as funding for extra personnel for family and caregiving responsibilities, mentoring programmes, and initiatives that promote cultural exchange and integration.

You don’t just join our faculty — you join a community where you can thrive, grow, and help shape the future of aerospace.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering.

Assistant Professor in Remote Sensing Space Instrumentation

Job description

Imagine having the opportunity to develop tools for detecting exoplanets and identifying biomarkers. What if you could take part in creating space instruments that monitor global changes on Earth? You could blend cutting-edge research in optics, polarimetry, and photonics to design innovative optical sensors for space applications. Additionally, you would have the chance to mentor students in aerospace, connecting their learning with your own research. As an Assistant Professor at TU Delft, you will help tackle the technological challenges of space remote sensing, leading to significant advancements in planetary and exoplanetary science, as well as heliophysics and universe sensing.

At TU Delft, we are offering an Academic track position with the potential for growth into an Associate or Full Professor role. You will be part of a team of passionate thinkers capable of both focusing on intricate details and understanding the broader context. As an Assistant Professor, you will build on existing research and introduce new experimental and theoritical topics related to space remote sensing (such as hyperspectral imaging, surface polarimetry, full Stokes vector analysis,…) applied to earth observation and well as planetary exploration, aiming to deliver clear and relevant social benefits. This multifaceted role encompasses research, teaching, and networking. We seek someone who can persuade members of space agencies to provide funding, collaborate effectively with PhD students, and analyze complex data.

We welcome incoming Assistant Professors into a supportive environment where personal and professional development is highly valued. We provide opportunities for collaboration and integration with different fields, promoting collective intelligence and creativity. You’ll develop your own experimental research within the Space Engineering Department, contribute to our Space Instrumentation Section and integrate novel research into real space missions with researchers, engineers and students. Apply now and be a part of shaping the future of space instrumentation and join a university that fosters a positive and conducive atmosphere for thinking and innovation, allowing diverse perspectives and ideas to flourish.

Job requirements
You are a creative, collaborative and communicative individual with a passion for space instrumentation and observation. You share our values of collective intelligence and integrating knowledge through teamwork.

You also have:

• A PhD in Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
• Aptitude in the engineering of actual space systems.
• Familiarity with space development and qualification procedures.
• Teaching experience and willingness to teach and develop as a teacher.
• Experience in direct research space projects

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 Aerospace Engineering
The Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology is a leading international community where innovation in aerospace meets global challenges. Our support and scientific staff, including PhD candidates, postdocs, and students, largely work together on three main themes: the energy transition, sustainable aerospace, and safety and security, with the aim of tackling climate change and contributing to the independence and security of Europe.

When you join us, you become part of a diverse, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment where your ideas and perspectives are valued. Our work extends beyond the lab—into field labs, innovation hubs, and partnerships with other faculties, research institutes, governments, and industry, both locally and globally.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace, assisted by an active Diversity & Inclusion team. This includes tangible support such as funding for extra personnel for family and caregiving responsibilities, mentoring programmes, and initiatives that promote cultural exchange and integration.

You don’t just join our faculty — you join a community where you can thrive, grow, and help shape the future of aerospace.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering.

Postdoctoral Position: Cost-Efficient Renewable Hydrogen Production Through System Integration

Job description
Producing carbon-neutral hydrogen at scale and low cost is essential for a sustainable energy and materials system. Cost reduction will come from cheaper electricity, innovation, market growth, scaling, standardisation, and supply chain development. Multiple hydrogen production technologies from electricity are under development, with varying maturity and applications.

This research project focuses on mid-term cost reduction and long-term innovation of various hydrogen generation technologies: water electrolysis (different types, alkaline, PEM, SOEC, AEM), methane pyrolysis (plasma) and system integration. Our focus in on the system integration, taking into account the different characteristics of the technologies in play (hydrogen generation plants), their location (integration optimisation at plant and cluster level, sector coupling), and their integration with the electricity grid.

To address these issues, you will develop state-of-the-art optimisation models to:

• Identifying synergies and integration opportunities within hydrogen production processes (e.g., feedstock preparation and product separation).
• Minimising energy and resource use through efficient heat exchange, waste heat recovery, and optimised process conditions.
• Assessing and reducing environmental impacts, such as greenhouse gas emissions and waste.
• Validated with literature and consortium data and in case studies defined by the consortium.

This postdoctoral position is funded by the "Nationaal Groeifonds", through the HyPRO project: "Towards flexible, durable, and high-performance Hydrogen Production Technology", connecting 17 leading research organisations in the Netherlands (10 universities, 2 institutes of applied sciences and 5 universities of applied sciences), 7 leading international end-users coming from the refinery, chemical and energy sectors and 34 high tech companies covering the full value chain. These high tech companies are active in activities ranging from the development of equipment for manufacturing of unique coating technologies, to developers of key components, such as electrolyser stacks and/ or systems for the Balance of Plant (BoP). One of the main purposes of HyPRO is to provide research and development direction for green hydrogen production technologies in the NL and in the EU.

This position will sit at the Energy and Industry section of the Technology, Policy and Management Faculty of TU Delft, with Dr. Mar Pérez-Fortes, and will be co-supervised by Dr. Ana Somoza-Tornos, from the Process Systems Engineering section of the Applied Sciences Faculty of TU Delft. The candidate will join both teams, with a focus on the production of hydrogen (and green chemicals), and the electrification of the industry and renewables based energy storage via integration of electrolysis processes.

Job requirements
We are looking for a researcher who has:

• A PhD degree in science, engineering or economics (must have been awarded by the agreed-upon starting date).
• Prior research experience in electrolysis-based plant modelling, techno-economic assessment and heat management, and/or multi-objective optimisation.
• Experience modelling flexible operation of electrolysers, interacting with the electricity grid.
• Very good written and spoken communication skills in English (Dutch is not required).
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• A result-oriented attitude and enjoys working in an interdisciplinary group.

The following will make you stand out:

• Programming experience in Python, GAMS or a similar language.
• Process modelling in Aspen Plus, gPROMS or similar.

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 Technology, Policy and Management
The Faculty of TPM provides an important contribution to solving complex technical-social issues, such as energy transition, mobility, digitalisation, water management and (cyber) security. TPM does this with its excellent education and research at the intersection of technology, society and policy. We combine insights from both engineering and social sciences as well as the humanities. TPM develops robust models and designs, is internationally oriented and has an extensive network of knowledge institutions, companies, social organisations and governments.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management.

Postdoctoral Position: Cost-Efficient Renewable Hydrogen Production Through System Integration

Job description
Producing carbon-neutral hydrogen at scale and low cost is essential for a sustainable energy and materials system. Cost reduction will come from cheaper electricity, innovation, market growth, scaling, standardisation, and supply chain development. Multiple hydrogen production technologies from electricity are under development, with varying maturity and applications.

This research project focuses on mid-term cost reduction and long-term innovation of various hydrogen generation technologies: water electrolysis (different types, alkaline, PEM, SOEC, AEM), methane pyrolysis (plasma) and system integration. Our focus in on the system integration, taking into account the different characteristics of the technologies in play (hydrogen generation plants), their location (integration optimisation at plant and cluster level, sector coupling), and their integration with the electricity grid.

To address these issues, you will develop state-of-the-art optimisation models to:

• Identifying synergies and integration opportunities within hydrogen production processes (e.g., feedstock preparation and product separation).
• Minimising energy and resource use through efficient heat exchange, waste heat recovery, and optimised process conditions.
• Assessing and reducing environmental impacts, such as greenhouse gas emissions and waste.
• Validated with literature and consortium data and in case studies defined by the consortium.

This postdoctoral position is funded by the "Nationaal Groeifonds", through the HyPRO project: "Towards flexible, durable, and high-performance Hydrogen Production Technology", connecting 17 leading research organisations in the Netherlands (10 universities, 2 institutes of applied sciences and 5 universities of applied sciences), 7 leading international end-users coming from the refinery, chemical and energy sectors and 34 high tech companies covering the full value chain. These high tech companies are active in activities ranging from the development of equipment for manufacturing of unique coating technologies, to developers of key components, such as electrolyser stacks and/ or systems for the Balance of Plant (BoP). One of the main purposes of HyPRO is to provide research and development direction for green hydrogen production technologies in the NL and in the EU.

This position will sit at the Energy and Industry section of the Technology, Policy and Management Faculty of TU Delft, with Dr. Mar Pérez-Fortes, and will be co-supervised by Dr. Ana Somoza-Tornos, from the Process Systems Engineering section of the Applied Sciences Faculty of TU Delft. The candidate will join both teams, with a focus on the production of hydrogen (and green chemicals), and the electrification of the industry and renewables based energy storage via integration of electrolysis processes.

Job requirements
We are looking for a researcher who has:

• A PhD degree in science, engineering or economics (must have been awarded by the agreed-upon starting date).
• Prior research experience in electrolysis-based plant modelling, techno-economic assessment and heat management, and/or multi-objective optimisation.
• Experience modelling flexible operation of electrolysers, interacting with the electricity grid.
• Very good written and spoken communication skills in English (Dutch is not required).
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• A result-oriented attitude and enjoys working in an interdisciplinary group.

The following will make you stand out:

• Programming experience in Python, GAMS or a similar language.
• Process modelling in Aspen Plus, gPROMS or similar.

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 Technology, Policy and Management
The Faculty of TPM provides an important contribution to solving complex technical-social issues, such as energy transition, mobility, digitalisation, water management and (cyber) security. TPM does this with its excellent education and research at the intersection of technology, society and policy. We combine insights from both engineering and social sciences as well as the humanities. TPM develops robust models and designs, is internationally oriented and has an extensive network of knowledge institutions, companies, social organisations and governments.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management.

Postdoc Advanced Ultrasound Arrays Technology

Job description

You will play a key role in several research projects that will provide ground-breaking technological advances based on ultrasound transducer arrays. At the Imaging Physics Department, Faculty of Applied Sciences, we develop innovative measurement concepts for medical imaging&therapy, as well as for industrial flow sensing. As a postdoc researcher, you will contribute to these developments.

On the one side, ultrasonic flow meters are key instruments for measuring fluid flow in industries ranging from oil & gas and food processing to semiconductor manufacturing and water management. While clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters are attractive due to their non-invasive installation, traditional single-element designs suffer from limitations in accuracy, stability, and flexibility. As we have demonstrated in prior research, matrix ultrasonic transducers in combination with advanced measurement techniques can overcome these limitations. Leveraging these earlier-developed flow sensing concepts, you will develop a unique self-calibrating clamp-on flow meter and realize a full-scale prototype at our facilities.

On the other side, medical ultrasound is facing a revolution from a simple diagnostic tool, towards functional imaging and even therapeutic application of ultrasound. Evidence is growing that ultrasound, in combination with injectable bloodpool agents, has a therapeutic effect on tumours and tissue. However, the current ultrasound probes are not up to that combined job, nor can they provide the necessary feedback on efficacy. You will develop a uniquely-combined ultrasound-based hybrid therapeutic and diagnostic probe for the localization and treatment of head&neck cancer.

Together with our PhDs, technicians and supervisors, you will build several prototypes of both of these ultrasound devices, connect the electronics, perform the experiments, and further develop the data pre-processing and data-interpretation techniques. This will require the use of wave physics, numerical simulations, experimental laboratory work, and clever reviewing and interpretation of the measurement data. Your devices will not aim for high-resolution imaging, but will have the unique aspect of being able to select and continuously record good-quality data that enables novel autonomous data interpretation techniques. How to select and process the useful data is part of the intellectual challenge that you will address with your supervisors, fellow technical-clinical researchers, clinicians, and industry collaborators.

The project involves technical development at the department of ImPhys, faculty of Applied Sciences, in very close colaboration with the Microelectronics Department of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, and in close collaboration with Twente University and industry partners. You will work within a challenging and diverse overlapping area of biomedical research, non-destructive evaluation, acoustical and electrical engineering, patient care, and commercial exploitation. Your academic training will be oriented towards both your hard and soft skills, and involves learning-on-the-job, including contributing to the group’s educational activities. The scientific aims of your job are to develop innovative technology, publish the results, and translate the concepts into functional prototypes.

For further information, see:

• https://www.tudelft.nl/en/faculty-of-applied-sciences/about-faculty/departments/imphys/about-the-department/verweij-martin
• https://ei.tudelft.nl/Research/theme.php?id=41

Job requirements

• A PhD degree in physics, materials, or electrical science and engineering
• Solid and proven understanding of ultrasound wave physics, transducers, signal processing, and basic electronics
• Advanced experience in scientific programming (Matlab and/or Python and/or C)
• Analytical mindset
• Proven autonomous attitude in research
• Hands-on approach with experimental lab work
• Excellent interpersonal and interdisciplinary communications skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferences:

• Affinity with medical imaging and/or flow measurement
• Affinity with both experimental work and numerical simulations
• Motivation for teaching and supervision of students

Doing a Postdoc at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles.

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 Applied Sciences
With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Applied Sciences.