Programmamanager Verduurzaming

Tilburg werkt aan een vitale, duurzame en inclusieve stad. Met lef en innovatie beheren en verduurzamen we onze gebouwen en gronden, waar het Stadhuis een voorbeeld van is. Tijdens deze verbouwing was er veel aandacht voor circulariteit en duurzaamheid. Als Programmamanager Verduurzaming speel jij een sleutelrol in het verduurzamen van circa 50 gemeentelijke gebouwen. Jij zorgt ervoor dat deze panden toekomstbestendig worden, met concrete resultaten die bijdragen aan de duurzaamheidsdoelstellingen van de stad.

Wat ga je doen
In deze uitdagende functie leid je het verduurzamingsprogramma van de gebouwen in jouw beheer. Jij zet projecten op, bewaakt de voortgang en zorgt dat plannen werkelijkheid worden. Dit doe je door samenwerking, scherpe organisatie en een heldere blik op resultaten.

Je werkzaamheden zijn onder andere:

• Adviseren over beleid en ontwikkelen van scenario’s rondom de verduurzaming van gemeentelijk vastgoed;
• Opstellen, uitvoeren en evalueren van de beleidsplannen om gebouwen te verduurzamen;
• Aansturen van projectteams bestaande uit tactisch adviseurs, projectleiders, bouwmanagers en aannemers;
• Je bewaakt de budgetten en planningen;
• Afsluiten van benodigde overeenkomsten, zoals aannemers- en (Europese) aanbestedingscontracten;
• Het leggen van verbindingen binnen de ambtelijke organisatie en betrokken huurders;
• Werken volgens vastgestelde protocollen, zoals het vastgoedprotocol, en opstellen van fasedocumenten;
• Monitoren van duurzaamheidsresultaten en rapporteren op basis van KPI’s;
• Het bijhouden van relevante wet- en regelgeving en vertalen naar beleid en uitvoering;
• Actief participeren in gemeentebrede duurzaamheidsprojecten om gezamenlijk de duurzaamheidsdoelen te behalen.

Hoe ziet een werkdag eruit?
Je start de dag met een overleg met een projectteam over de voortgang van een renovatieproject, waarbij je knopen doorhakt over het toepassen van nieuwe verduurzamingstechnieken. Daarna duik je in het beoordelen van subsidieaanvragen en stem je af met een jurist over een nieuwe aannemersovereenkomst. In de middag bezoek je een gemeentelijk gebouw waar verduurzamingsmaatregelen worden uitgevoerd en bespreek je de planning met de aannemer. De dag sluit je af met het voorbereiden van een presentatie over energiebesparingsresultaten voor het afdelingshoofd en collega’s.
Geen dag is hetzelfde, maar elke dag werk je aan een groenere toekomst voor Tilburg!

Waar kom je te werken
Werken bij het vastgoedbedrijf betekent samenwerken met 40 enthousiaste en professionele collega’s, verdeeld over de teams Grond en Gebouwen. Deze rol valt in het team Grond bestaande uit ongeveer 28fte. Je werkt veelal zelfstandig in een klein team. Je rapporteert aan het afdelingshoofd vastgoed.
Bij het Vastgoedbedrijf geloven we in het belang van teamwork waarin de medewerkers in staat zijn om elkaar te versterken en beter worden als ze een opgave vanuit meerdere invalshoeken kunnen bekijken.

Wat breng je mee
Jij bent een hands-on organisator die gestructureerd werkt en een scherp oog heeft voor politiek-bestuurlijke verhoudingen. Je hebt een natuurlijke affiniteit met duurzaamheid en houdt ervan om écht impact te maken. Je weet mensen mee te nemen in je plannen en aanpak. Je denkt strategisch, communiceert helder en schakelt moeiteloos tussen advies, beleid en uitvoering. Jij bent omgevingsbewust, kan goed netwerken en beschikt over een politieke antenne. Daarnaast neem je mee:

• Een afgeronde hbo- of wo-opleiding in een relevante richting, zoals bouwkunde, vastgoedmanagement of duurzaamheid;
• Ervaring met besluitvormingsprocessen (GROTIK);
• Minimaal 5 jaar werkervaring in projectmanagement, bij voorkeur in vastgoed, adviesbureau of overheidsorganisatie;
• Ervaring met aanbestedingsprocessen en het aanvragen/verantwoorden van subsidies;
• Jij bent in staat om deals tot stand te brengen in gebiedsontwikkeling waarbij gronden en gebouwen van de gemeente worden ingebracht als middelen om de stad Tilburg verder te verduurzamen. Daarvoor bij voorkeur ook ervaring met duurzaamheidsontwikkeling;
• Jij bent 36 uur per week beschikbaar.

Wat krijg je ervoor terug
Gemeente Tilburg biedt een inspirerende werkomgeving waar diversiteit gewaardeerd wordt en authenticiteit gestimuleerd. Als onderdeel van een vooraanstaande overheidsorganisatie krijg je de kans om niet alleen bij te dragen aan Tilburg, maar ook aan je eigen groei dankzij ons uitgebreide aanbod aan trainingen via het Tilburgs Leerhuis. Verder bieden wij je:

• De functie is ingeschaald in salarisschaal 12 met aanloopschaal 11. Op basis van een fulltime dienstverband is dit minimaal €4.211,- en maximaal € 6.777,- bruto per maand. Afhankelijk van jouw ervaring en huidige situatie doen we je een zo goed mogelijk voorstel binnen deze bandbreedte.
• 194 verlofuren en de mogelijkheid om max. 187 verlofuren bij te kopen (o.b.v. een fulltime dienstverband);
• Een individueel keuzebudget van 17,05% boven op je salaris. Dat je het gehele jaar door kunt inzetten voor bijvoorbeeld extra verlof, een extra uitbetaling, studie, vakantiegeld of de aanschaf van een (elektrische) fiets;
• Uitstekende pensioenopbouw bij ABP, waarvan de werkgever 70% betaalt, inclusief een solide extra vangnet bij overlijden en arbeidsongeschiktheid;
• Een werkgeversbijdrage in de kosten van de zorgverzekering;
• Korting op een arbeidsongeschiktheidsverzekering via Loyalis;
• Indien je momenteel in vaste dienst bent bij Gemeente Tilburg, blijf je in vaste dienst;
• Bij goed functioneren ontvang je in principe na één jaar een vast contract;
• Een goede werk-privébalans met een werkweek van max. 36 uur, gedeeltelijk thuiswerken en flexibiliteit qua werktijden;
• Een sta/zit bureau, bureaustoel en toebehoren om je thuiswerkplek volledig en goed in te richten;
• Werk je thuis? Dan ontvang je een thuiswerkvergoeding van €3,- netto per thuiswerkdag;
• Een laptop en mobiele telefoon;
• Reis je met openbaar vervoer? Jouw reiskosten worden dan volledig vergoed (2e klas).

Werk mee aan een duurzame toekomst voor Tilburg en maak met jouw kennis en aanpak écht het verschil in een stad die duurzaamheid en innovatie ademt! Solliciteer dan via onderstaande button!

Vragen?
De vacature staat open t/m 17 december. De gesprekken zullen naar verwachting plaatsvinden tussen 18 en 20 december. Wil je eerst meer informatie over de functie? Neem dan contact op met Mark 't Hardt, Afdelingshoofd vastgoed, via tel nr. 013-5428373. Vragen over de sollicitatieprocedure kun je mailen naar agnes.fijnaut@tilburg.nl onder vermelding van vacaturenummer: VGB24-07

Gemeente Tilburg wil een betrouwbare partner (werkgever) zijn voor burgers en medewerkers. Daarom vragen we je om een geldige Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag (VOG) te overleggen als onderdeel van het proces om bij ons te komen werken.

Delen van de vacature mag, graag zelfs! Acquisitie wordt niet op prijs gesteld.

Meer over Gemeente Tilburg: https://www.werkenvoortilburg.nl/pagina/afdelingen
Meer over onze arbeidsvoorwaarden: https://www.werkenvoortilburg.nl/pagina/arbeidsvoorwaarden
Meer over CAO-gemeenten: https://www.caogemeenten.nl/

Assistant Professor in Computational Modeling for Health

Job Description
The Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management (TPM) at Delft University of Technology invites applications for an assistant professor position in Computational Modeling for Health. This position is housed within the TPM department of Engineering Systems and Services (ESS), particularly in its Systems Decision Methods Programme—a unit dedicated to advancing methodologies and applying systems science across domains. By blending computational modeling and systems thinking, we address complex socio-technical challenges across sectors like healthcare, energy, and logistics.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to the development of educational programs of the department
• Conduct pioneering research in computational modeling for health & care, especially with focus on designing and implementing interventions to address complex challenges in this domain
• Build a research vision and position yourself as a thought leader in computational modeling for health & care
• Develop interdisciplinary partnerships within the university and with external stakeholders to drive research that balances technical, organizational, and societal needs in health & care

The Systems Decision Methods Programme offers this assistant professor position with responsibilities split across teaching (40%), research (40%), and organization/management (20%).

Advances in computational modeling and data-driven approaches are transforming healthcare, from optimizing personalized treatments to improving logistical functions and enhancing the resilience of critical supply chains. Computational modeling can also support the planning, organization, and management of care services. Furthermore, data-driven health systems modeling can improve how healthcare is structured, influencing business models, stakeholder relationships, and patient-provider dynamics. This field addresses pressing challenges, such as data quality, privacy, transparency, and security.

This position focuses on computational modeling to re-design and improve health systems, addressing both technical and organizational dimensions. Candidates will engage in developing new methods or architectures to apply computational approaches in health services, logistics, public health, or related areas. Examples of computational modeling techniques include AI, system dynamics, agent-based modeling, and game theory. Applicants should be interested in conducting socio-technical research that is engineering- and design-oriented, with a focus on evaluating solutions against societal values like efficiency, quality of care, and resilience.

The Systems Decision Methods Programme, launched in January 2024, is designed to strengthen ESS’s foundational methods and promote fundamental research in systems science for healthcare and other domains. Our faculty emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, blending data science, computational modeling, and systems thinking to address challenges in fields like health & care , transport and logistics, energy, and digital public services. You will engage with topics such as data infrastructure, responsible analytics, and health system design, embedded within an interdisciplinary department that has collaborative culture and where you can advance your teaching, research, management, and leadership skills.

In this role, you will teach Bachelor’s and Master’s courses on computational modeling and healthcare systems, and help to develop educational programs in systems science for Health & Care. You will also supervise BSc and MSc graduation projects related to your expertise.

Job Requirements
The ideal candidate should have:

• A PhD in computational modeling, data science, computer science, applied mathematics, systems engineering, medical informatics, or a related discipline.
• A strong willingness to work across disciplines.
• A strong research background in a computational modeling technique (e.g. AI., system dynamics, agent-based modeling, or game theory) for Health & Care, evidenced by a relevant publication record.
• Interest in developing new methodologies for designing and implementing interventions, particularly those relevant to Health & Care.
• Academic teaching experience and, ideally, a university teaching qualification.
• Proficiency in programming and computational tools commonly used in health modeling.
• Excellent command of English.

Additional experience in project acquisition is beneficial.

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 & 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.

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PhD on Mechanical Recycling of post-Consumer Thermoplastics for Architectural Applications

Job description
Delft University of Technology is hiring a doctoral candidate on the topic of "Mechanical recycling of post-consumer thermoplastics for architectural applications: processing parameters and material characterization of inhomogeneous, recycled plastics".

Plastics are omnipresent and so is plastic waste; from the 353 million tonnes of global plastic waste, only 9% get recycled or -predominantly- downcycled. Behind the poor rate of plastic waste recycling lie multiple technical, logistical and economical barriers. Technical challenges that prevent closed-loop recycling revolve around the compositional complexities and contamination encountered in plastic waste streams.

The principal hypothesis of this PhD is that various contaminated plastic waste streams can be transformed into high-quality architectural components and is focused on larger volume thermoplastic waste streams that contain challenging to remove contaminants. To prove this hypothesis, a deep understanding is required of the interrelationships between (i) the characteristics of distinct plastic waste streams, (ii) the selected processing methods, (iii) the morphology and structure of the resulting recycled material, (iv) the mechanical properties of the recycled material and (v) the grading of the obtained material and its properties into suitable architectural applications. The fundamental overarching knowledge gap is the correlation between the manner that distinct types of contaminated plastic waste are mechanically recycled to the resulting material micro-, meso- and macro- level structure and associated material properties.

To investigate this, the thesis requires a significant amount of laboratory work, with the aim to: (i) map the current material flows and challenges of plastic waste, (ii) characterize the selected waste streams, (iii) investigate suitable production processes and optimum processing parameters, (iv) evaluate the obtained material structure using applicable material characterization techniques, (v) mechanically test the recycled materials and identify critical contaminants, (vi) combine all the above data to form a cause-effect correlation between waste type, processing, recycled structure and mechanical properties and (vii) suggest suitable architectural applications for the mechanical and visual properties of the obtained recycled materials.

In this manner, the project aims to shed light on the creation mechanisms and mechanical behaviour of different inhomogeneous meso-level structures in recycled plastic materials. Defining this relationship will provide engineered recycled plastic materials within a predictable range of material properties. This will contribute to unlocking the use of recycled plastics in the building sector, thereby leading to significant savings in raw materials and carbon dioxide emissions and preventing plastic waste from leaching into the natural environment and impacting our health.

You will hold an appointment at the Structures & Materials section, Restruct Group, Department of Architectural Engineering + Technology under the supervision of dr. Telesilla Bristogianni, dr. Faidra Oikonomopoulou and Prof. dr. Mauro Overend. The position is funded for a duration of 4 years, during which you will (i) undertake research on your PhD topics and (ii) assist with the educational and research agenda of the host group at the AE+T Department.

Requirements
You should have:

• An MSc in Building Technology, Architectural Engineering, Material Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Mechanics, or related fields (your MSc thesis should preferably be related to the engineering and prototyping of (recycled) materials or plastics).
• A strong background in material science & testing, material prototyping, and at least in two more of the following aspects: material processing, structural design, fracture analysis, strength & defect identification, mechanical properties of recycled materials, microscopy, life-cycle-analysis (LCA) of materials.
• Teaching interest and/or experience in structural/architectural design and material selection courses.
• Ability to work in a team, take initiatives, and be results-oriented.
• You enjoy performing research, including laboratory work. You are independent, self-motivated and eager to learn; you are keen to develop new fundamental knowledge and engineer novel solutions for addressing real-world societal challenges.

It would be a plus if you also have:

• Working knowledge or expertise and excellent skills on material prototyping and characterization, preferably of plastics and/or recycled materials.
• Working experience with structural design or with novel materials.

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 Architecture and the Built Environment
The Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment has a leading role in education and research worldwide. The driving force behind the faculty's success is its robust research profile combined with the energy and creativity of its student body and academic community. It is buzzing with energy from early in the morning until late at night, with four thousand people studying, working, designing, conducting research and acquiring and disseminating knowledge. Our faculty has a strong focus on 'design-oriented research’, which has given it a top position in world rankings.

Staff and students are working to improve the built environment with the help of a broad set of disciplines, including architectural design, urban planning, building technology, social sciences, process management, and geo-information science. The faculty works closely with other faculties, universities, private parties, and the public sector, and has an extensive network in the Netherlands as well as internationally.

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Ambtelijk secretaris

Als ambtelijk secretaris ondersteun je onze examencommissies op het vlak van beleidsvoorbereiding, organisatie en administratie. Zo help je om de kwaliteit van het onderwijs van onze faculteit te verbeteren. Je werkt samen met twee collega’s voor vier examencommissies.

In je werk toets je de voorgenomen besluiten van de examencommissies aan de relevante besluitvormingskaders en wettelijke bepalingen, bijvoorbeeld de Onderwijs- en Examenregeling (OER) en de Wet op het Hoger Onderwijs (WHW). Je adviseert de examencommissies en neemt het initiatief om procedures en reglementen op te stellen of aan te passen. Daarnaast draag je bij aan de kwaliteitsborging van toetsing en examinering in ons onderwijs.

Je voert inhoudelijke controles uit op de studieprogramma's en examenaanvragen van studenten. Ook verzorg je de voorbereiding en afhandeling van verzoeken voor bijvoorbeeld vrijstellingen en extra tentamenkansen. Je behandelt klachten met betrekking tot tentamens en coördineert fraudezaken en beroepsprocedures.

Tot slot zorg je voor het organiseren, voorbereiden en vastleggen van de vergaderingen van de examencommissies en de halfjaarlijkse overkoepelende vergaderingen met het faculteitsbestuur.

Grant Advisor EU

Job description
We think it is important to make the application process for innovation and/or research projects excellent so that the success rate is as high as possible and projects can also be implemented well. We do this work with you. Are you the talented Grant Advisor EU we are looking for?

This is what you will do

TU Delft researchers apply for grants from the European Union for their research. The applications must be of top quality. You take care of that: applying for prestigious Horizon Europe personal and consortium grants by researchers. The emphasis is on ERC, MSCA and EIC (Pathfinder) applications. You support scientists and their (potential) business, academic and start-up partners in the application process. In some cases, these are applications under other programmes. The application process starts with a research idea towards a fully written and submitted project application.

You liaise with staff from the faculties where the researchers work. You also liaise with intended partners in South Holland, the Netherlands, Europe and beyond. You take an active and targeted part in (online) networking activities. You maintain proactive connections with all players to arrive at the strategically right approach in time and help articulate it in the project application.

Together with your colleagues from EU Research Funding and other teams from the Innovation & Impact Centre, the project proposal you support is submitted in the most promising way possible.

Where you will work

TU Delft is one of the largest and most successful users of Horizon Europe funding and has been successfully working on the future for over 180 years. Scientists and students work together on technologies for society, for future generations and we go for sustainability, safety, security and economic vitality. You will work at the Innovation & Impact Centre, EU Research Funding department.

The I&IC supports and advises TU Delft researchers as well as deans and the Executive Board. It deals with (EU) policy, strategic planning, profiling, (inter)national cooperation, funding and business intelligence. Horizon Europe runs until 2028. Preparations for the tenth Framework Programme have started. You will further develop and use your expertise for successful participation in this EU programme.

Your team

You are part of the EU and NL Research Funding teams. These teams focus on project development around leading topics for the Netherlands and Europe, are diverse in composition, professional and some are ‘black belt’ grant advisors. There is strong awareness of the rapidly changing context of technical-scientific research. Amongst ourselves, we are in close contact, switch quickly and accurately and work closely together to achieve our goals. We also have fun together!

Job requirements
This is you

You are a self-starter who can handle a steep learning curve well. You have good communication (and intercultural) collaboration skills. You are able to grasp the essence of research and project ideas relatively quickly. You can write fluently in good English. You are creative and can effectively distinguish between roles, tasks and functions of players in a project or programme development project. To have a background or affinity in exact sciences or engineering, or a proven ability to delve into natural and technical scientific texts is recommended. You are also familiar with the complex and dynamic, innovation-oriented working environment within a university or knowledge institute. Preferably, you are already familiar with the ins and outs of Horizon Europe and the application process, or you can demonstrate that you can master this quickly.

You communicate in a friendly and patient manner with others. You enjoy working in a team. Despite different backgrounds and interests, you know how to connect people, through the content of research, through their own motivation. You are a good listener. You can also effortlessly maintain a relevant network and work in a team.

• University level with relevant training. A PhD and/or demonstrable research experience is highly recommended.
• One to three years of relevant work experience at a company/advisory agency, start-up or knowledge institute or university in the European Union.
• Up-to-date knowledge of (digital) grant application processes, participant portal etc., in particular Horizon Europe and related programmes is essential.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent oral and written skills in English. Rapidly developing Dutch language skills. Knowledge of a third language is highly recommended.

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 - Innovation & Impact Centre
You will join the Innovation & Impact Centre (I&IC), which is responsible for valorisation - the university's third core task alongside education and research. We are committed to ensure that the knowledge and technology we develop at TU Delft benefits society. The work at I&IC is diverse and ranges from advising on research funding to setting up large public-private partnerships. We are also engaged in the development of the TU Delft Campus as an innovation ecosystem. We encourage entrepreneurship, (inter)national cooperation and strategic planning in the field of innovation.

Depending on your profile, you will work in the field of research funding (both NL and EU), intellectual property, public affairs, corporate innovations, campus development, projects or innovation affairs. The I&IC is located at the heart of the TU Delft Campus, the vibrant innovation ecosystem that houses almost 300 companies, knowledge institutions, field labs, (pre-)incubators, restaurants and cafés in addition to the university. An inspiring place where you surround yourself daily with students, researchers, entrepreneurs and other innovative minds; all driven by the same mission: impact for a better society.