Advisor Bachelor/Master Retention High-Tech Programs

Do you want to contribute to the development of students and the strengthening of the Dutch high-tech sector? Do you have strategic and tactical insight, a passion for communication and a strong affinity with technology? Then this is the job for you.

In this role, you contribute to the ambition of the Beethoven Program to educate top talent and strengthen research within the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Job Description
Within the national Beethoven project, we are looking for four advisors who are committed to the transfer of bachelor's students to master's programs within Mathematics and Computer Science (M&CS), one of the four growth faculties of TU/e:

You will be part of the Educational Marketing team within the TU/e communications department and work closely with colleagues within , the Education and Student Affairs (ESA) department, communication and education professionals and your fellow advisors on master retention in the other departments. In your daily work, you are part of the M&CS department, where you build your network and maintain close contact with students.

Your role
You are the connecting link between student, faculty and university. You translate the ambitions of project Beethoven into a clear story that appeals to students and supports them in their selection process from bachelor to master. You develop communication plans, organize information activities and contribute to community building within the university and the Brainport region. This starts when bachelor's students start the program.

What will you do?

• You will develop communication strategies and tactics aimed at progressing from TU/e bachelor's to TU/e master's programs, together with colleagues within the department.
• Identifying bottlenecks in the educational program that prohibit retention, in consultation with ESA and program directors.
• Positioning master's programs and developing appealing transfer stories.
• Organizing information activities such as master's information days and student for a day days.
• Managing student assistants and coordinating communication actions.
• Producing and managing content (social, print, video, web) on the education guide and the digital learning environment (Canvas). You will also update the data in the transfer matrix, a tool to give students good insight into the accessibility of TU/e master's programs after their bachelor's degree.
• Monitoring and reporting retention data and effectiveness of communication and activities based on a student journey analysis, among other things.
• Contributing to community building and embedding (international) students in the region from the start of the bachelor's program, for example in the form of substantive discussions with these students.
• Organizing company visits and guest speakers from the Brainport region.

Job Requirements

• A college or university education in communication or marketing
• At least 3 years of experience in a broad marcom role, preferably in higher education.
• Affinity/experience with STEM education, preferably within Mathematics, Computer Science or Data Science and/or technical content.
• Strategic/tactical thinking skills and hands-on mentality.
• Creativity, independence and connecting ability.
• Excellent writing skills in English.

We also warmly welcome candidates with a background in Mathematics, Data Science, or Computer Science, who have extensive experience in a marketing and communications role.

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 one-year contract with the prospect of an extension to a total of up to 48 months within the Beethoven project.
• A monthly salary of minimum € 3.708,- to maximum € 5.538,- for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 9-10 collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities).
• In addition to vacation 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: Maarten van den Dungen, Head of Education Marketing at CEC, w.j.h.m.v.d.dungen@tue.nl or 040 – 2476070.

For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment, please contact Mai Lan Pham, Sr. Recruiter, m.l.t.pham@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. Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

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.

Advisor Bachelor/Master Retention High-Tech Programs

Within the national Beethoven project, we are looking for four advisors who are committed to the transfer of bachelor's students to master's programs within Mathematics and Computer Science (M&CS), one of the four growth faculties of TU/e:

You will be part of the Educational Marketing team within the TU/e communications department and work closely with colleagues within , the Education and Student Affairs (ESA) department, communication and education professionals and your fellow advisors on master retention in the other departments. In your daily work, you are part of the M&CS department, where you build your network and maintain close contact with students.

Your role
You are the connecting link between student, faculty and university. You translate the ambitions of project Beethoven into a clear story that appeals to students and supports them in their selection process from bachelor to master. You develop communication plans, organize information activities and contribute to community building within the university and the Brainport region. This starts when bachelor's students start the program.

What will you do?

• You will develop communication strategies and tactics aimed at progressing from TU/e bachelor's to TU/e master's programs, together with colleagues within the department.
• Identifying bottlenecks in the educational program that prohibit retention, in consultation with ESA and program directors.
• Positioning master's programs and developing appealing transfer stories.
• Organizing information activities such as master's information days and student for a day days.
• Managing student assistants and coordinating communication actions.
• Producing and managing content (social, print, video, web) on the education guide and the digital learning environment (Canvas). You will also update the data in the transfer matrix, a tool to give students good insight into the accessibility of TU/e master's programs after their bachelor's degree.
• Monitoring and reporting retention data and effectiveness of communication and activities based on a student journey analysis, among other things.
• Contributing to community building and embedding (international) students in the region from the start of the bachelor's program, for example in the form of substantive discussions with these students.
• Organizing company visits and guest speakers from the Brainport region.

18 PhD positions in the ThromboRisk MSCA Doctoral Network

Job Description
Are you ready to shape the future of personalized medicine? Do you want to work at the intersection of computational modeling, vascular biology, and clinical innovation? The ThromboRisk Doctoral Network offers an exceptional opportunity to join a European-wide research initiative tackling one of the most pressing challenges in cardiovascular health: thrombosis.

Funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) under Horizon Europe, ThromboRisk brings together 17 leading universities, industry, hospitals and research institutes to train 18 Doctoral Candidates (DCs) in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment.

About the ThromboRisk Network
ThromboRisk is built on the vision of developing multi-level thrombosis risk prediction models, from cellular dynamics to organ-level hemodynamics. The network integrates in silico, in vitro, and in vivo approaches to understand, predict, and ultimately treat thrombotic diseases.

Each DC will contribute a unique piece to this puzzle, supported by:

• A full PhD program at a host institution
• Secondments at academic, clinical and industrial partners across Europe
• Network-wide training schools and workshops
• Supervision by leading experts in the field
• A personalized Career Development Plan
• Challenge-based learning principles

Job Requirements
We are seeking ambitious, curious, and collaborative researchers who:

• Hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field
• Have not yet obtained a doctoral degree
• Meet the MSCA mobility rule: not resided/worked in the host country >12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date.
• Are proficient in English (C1 level)

Conditions of Employment

• Full-time employment for 36–48 months (depending on national regulations)
• Competitive salary and allowances based on local labour agreements but matched with MSCA regulations:
  
  • Living allowance: € 4,010/month (gross/gross)
  • Mobility allowance: € 710/month
  • Family allowance: € 660/month (if applicable)
• Additional benefits depending on host institution (e.g. pension, parental leave, relocation support)
• A vibrant, international research community with strong ties to industry and clinical practice

Information
Available PhD Projects
Each project is embedded in the ThromboRisk framework and includes secondments at partner institutions. Below is an overview of the available positions:

Project 1 - Personalized hemodynamic modelling of carotid artery stenosis for stroke prediction - by TU/e

Project 2 - Patient-specific estimation of thrombus properties in AAAs – by TU/e

Project 3 – Hemodynamic modelling of arteriovenous grafts – by Maastricht University

Project 4 - Modelling iliofemoral vein thrombosis – by Maastricht University

Project 5 – In vitro/ in silico models of thrombus formation (link will follow) – by University of Amsterdam

Project 6 - Cellular mechanics in thrombus formation – by KU Leuven

Project 7 - In-silico thrombosis risk in medical devices – by Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Project 8 - Surface properties and platelet adhesion – by Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Project 9 - Thrombosis in aortic dissection – by University College London

Project 10 - Thrombosis-on-a-chip for interventions – by University College London

Project 11 – Multi-scale physics of thrombus dynamics (link will follow) – by Transilvania University of Braşov

Project 12 - Multi-modal AI modeling of thrombosis (link will follow) – by Transilvania University of Braşov

Project 13 - Musculoskeletal influence on DVT – by Sano - Centre for Computational Personalized Medicine

Project 14 - AI-enhanced sensitivity analysis – by Sano - Centre for Computational Personalized Medicine

Project 15 - Clot contraction and thrombus stability – by University of Leeds

Project 16 - Non-invasive thrombus characterization – by University of Bern/Inselspital Bern

Project 17 - Bioprosthetic valve thrombosis (closed) – by University of Bern

Project 18 - Catheter-based thrombolysis in PE (closed) – by University of Bern

Application
How to Apply
Please apply via the local vacancy portal of the hosting institution (links are listed above under “Available PhD Projects”).

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.

18 PhD positions in the ThromboRisk MSCA Doctoral Network

Are you ready to shape the future of personalized medicine? Do you want to work at the intersection of computational modeling, vascular biology, and clinical innovation? The ThromboRisk Doctoral Network offers an exceptional opportunity to join a European-wide research initiative tackling one of the most pressing challenges in cardiovascular health: thrombosis.

Funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) under Horizon Europe, ThromboRisk brings together 17 leading universities, industry, hospitals and research institutes to train 18 Doctoral Candidates (DCs) in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment.

About the ThromboRisk Network
ThromboRisk is built on the vision of developing multi-level thrombosis risk prediction models, from cellular dynamics to organ-level hemodynamics. The network integrates in silico, in vitro, and in vivo approaches to understand, predict, and ultimately treat thrombotic diseases.

Each DC will contribute a unique piece to this puzzle, supported by:

• A full PhD program at a host institution
• Secondments at academic, clinical and industrial partners across Europe
• Network-wide training schools and workshops
• Supervision by leading experts in the field
• A personalized Career Development Plan
• Challenge-based learning principles

PostDoc in AI for the electricity market integration of energy communities

Introduction
Do you want to develop key knowledge for an efficient energy transition through AI in the local electricity system, while acquiring academic perspectives?

Job Description
This position is dual fold and has both a teaching and a research related aspect.

Power networks are critical for the integration of renewables and the electrification of energy consumption. Through digitalisation, power networks become Smart Grids that can monitor energy flows and adjust energy supply and demand accordingly, allowing demand flexibility services, distributed Energy Resources (DER), efficient operation, relevant savings in network investments, and the participation of consumers. Europe requires large investments in Smart Grids, particularly in educating the future workforce as well as providing lifelong learning services to the current employees (re-skilling and up-skilling). This is stated in the European Action Plan for Digitalising the Energy Sector (October 2022), the European Action Plan for Grids, the Net-Zero Industry Act, and recently the Clean Industrial Act.

When it comes to the teaching related activities:
This PostDoc project is funded through the project SG SKILL that has kicked off 1st of December 2025. The SG-SKILL project is focused on the training needs for Smart Grids, covering their full value chain (planning, design, supply, implementation, commissioning, operation and maintenance, commercialisation) and the adaptation of existing conventional networks in all voltage levels. Training needs will address the diversity of job profiles required by the sector and all the corresponding educational levels, from VET to high-level education and research. The project will also consider the new roles of consumers enabled by digital tools, allowing citizens and energy communities to profit from local renewable sources.

The main objectives of the project are:

• Matching demand and supply of skills in the Smart Grids sector
• Develop a systematic, replicable and scalable methodology to achieve and continuously update those skills
• Provide a sustainable action plan (strategy or Blueprint) to keep applying the methodology beyond the scope of the project. SG-SKILL is aligned with the Large-Scale Partnership on Digitalisation of the Energy System, launched in 2023 under the Pact for Skills, and built on the results of the Erasmus+ project EDDIE.

When it comes to the research part:
This PostDoc project explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to optimize energy portfolios for local energy communities, balancing profitability, risk exposure, and behavioural acceptance in dynamic electricity markets. As renewable generation and prosumer participation grow, communities face increasing complexity in managing distributed assets, market participation, and social acceptance.

The main research objectives of this project are to:

• Develop AI-based models for multi-objective portfolio optimization or multi-layer optimization, integrating technical, financial, and behavioural dimensions.
• Quantify and manage risk and uncertainty in market participation, including price volatility and renewables variability.
• Investigate how behavioural factors—such as fairness, trust, and willingness to adopt AI-based decisions—influence community participation.
• Evaluate the impact of AI-driven decision support on community-level outcomes under different market design scenarios.

The research will combine machine learning, stochastic optimization, and agent-based modelling with behavioural experiments. Case studies from emerging energy communities or pilot projects will be used to validate the developed framework. The project is expected to deliver an integrated AI-based decision framework that enables energy communities to navigate the trade-offs between economic efficiency, risk resilience, and social acceptance—supporting a just and sustainable energy transition.

The position is supervised by Dr. ir Christina Papadimitriou, Dr. Nikolaos Paterakis, and Prof. Dr. Valentin Robu.

Job Requirements

• An already acquired Phd in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a relevant field
• Affinity for formal and simulation models, as well as algorithmic solutions to problems of practical interest, ideally with a focus on Intelligent Energy Systems. This should be demonstrated by a relevant MSc thesis or publications.
• Familiarity with good software engineering practices and Python programming skills is an advantage.
• A research-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and interested in collaborating with partners.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (at least C1 level).
• Candidates must have a research-oriented attitude but also be keen on academic teaching and looking forward to academic perspectives in their future career, as they are expected to devote 20% of their time to teaching related activities from SG-SKILL project.

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 18 months, with an extension potential. Preferred starting date within March 2026.
• 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.

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.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Dr. Christina Papadimitriou c.papadimitriou@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact 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. Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered and could be rejected.

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.