Assistant Professor in Advanced Autonomous Flight Control

Job description

Autonomous aerial systems are rapidly transforming sectors such as infrastructure inspection, offshore operations, logistics and construction. While today's drones often rely on human operators or waypoint-based navigation, tomorrow's aircraft will increasingly perform complex missions independently, collaborate with other vehicles and safely operate in dynamic, uncertain environments. At the same time, drones provide an ideal platform for rapidly developing and validating advanced flight control concepts that can ultimately be transferred to larger uncrewed and crewed aircraft.

As Assistant Professor in Advanced Autonomous Flight Control, you will join the Control and Operations department within the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology. You will establish a distinctive research programme focused on the transition from direct human or waypoint-based drone control towards smooth, continuous and autonomous aircraft operations in challenging single- and multi-drone scenarios. Your research will address the development of advanced control methods for agile, robust and resilient flight, enabling both individual and cooperative aerial systems to operate safely and efficiently.

Possible research directions include advanced flight control, model predictive control, nonlinear control, fault-tolerant control, cooperative control and aerial manipulation. You will combine theoretical developments with experimental validation using TU Delft's outstanding research infrastructure, including advanced drone facilities and our unique crewed flying laboratories, such as the Cessna Citation and Piper Skymaster.

You will build and lead your own research line by supervising MSc, PhD and postdoctoral researchers, attracting competitive research funding and developing collaborations with leading academic, industrial and governmental partners. Through your work, you will strengthen the faculty's internationally recognised position in autonomous aerial systems while contributing to safer, more efficient and more capable autonomous aircraft.

Education is an integral part of this position. You will teach and further develop BSc and MSc courses in Aerospace Engineering, particularly in flight dynamics and flight control. You will supervise student projects and theses and inspire the next generation of aerospace engineers to develop the autonomous aircraft technologies of the future.

You will become part of the internationally diverse and collaborative Control and Operations department, where you will work closely with experts in flight dynamics, guidance, navigation and control, robotics, artificial intelligence, sensing and experimental aerospace systems. This multidisciplinary environment offers excellent opportunities to build impactful collaborations, establish an internationally recognised research programme and contribute to world-class education and research.

Job requirements

• You hold a PhD in aerospace control, control engineering or a closely related field.
• You have demonstrated expertise in developing advanced flight control methods and validating them experimentally using drone platforms.
• You have experience with both low-level flight control and multi-robot or cooperative control systems.
• You enjoy combining theoretical research with hands-on experimentation using state-of-the-art research facilities, such as drone flight arenas, wind tunnels or crewed flying laboratories.
• You have an emerging or established research profile, demonstrated through high-quality scientific publications and strong research potential.
• You have the ambition and ability to attract competitive research funding and develop national and international collaborations.
• You are passionate about teaching and mentoring students and enjoy supervising MSc, PhD and postdoctoral researchers.
• You have excellent communication skills, thrive in collaborative and inclusive environments, possess an excellent command of English and are willing to learn Dutch within a reasonable timeframe.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.

For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow. These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.

At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional. Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.

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.

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Medior basispsycholoog team neurodiversiteit

Wie zoeken wij

Wegens uitbreiding van ons neurodiversiteit team, zijn wij op zoek naar een medior basispsycholoog, die enthousiast wordt van het diagnosticeren en behandelen van cliënten met neurodiversiteit in combinatie met genderdysforie. Je draagt bij aan continuïteit van zorg en maakt een commitment aan de organisatie gericht op genderzorg. Je werkt in een team van psychologen (Basis, GZ en KP) met dezelfde expertise. De cliënten in dit team hebben genderincongruentie (genderdysforie) en neurodiversiteitsklachten.

Jij speelt een rol in het bieden van evidence based zorg, waarbij je echt het verschil maakt in het leven van mensen die op zoek zijn naar hun identiteit. Samen bouwen we aan een plek voor allesoortenspecialistischeGGZ-zorgvragen van transen non-binairepersonen.

Wat ga je doen
Als basispsycholoog werk je onder regie van onze regiebehandelaren en ben je actief binnen het zorgpad genderdysforie in combinatie met neurodiversiteit. Je takenpakket bestaat uit:

• Intake, diagnostiek, behandeling en nazorg via gesprekken, gedragsobservaties, vragenlijsten, interviews en testen.
• Opstellen van multidisciplinaire behandelplannen.
• Behandeling van diagnoses zoals genderdysforie, neurodiversiteit.
• Actieve deelname aan overlegmomenten en voortgangsgesprekken.
• Bijhouden van vakinhoudelijke ontwikkelingen via literatuur, trainingen en congressen.
• Bijdrage aan ontwikkeling van het zorgpad neurodiversiteit.

Wat breng jij mee

• Afgeronde opleiding tot basispsycholoog met BAPD, LOGO of BIZ-verklaring.
• Je hebt drie jaar ervaring en een afgeronde opleiding CGT
• Ervaring met cliënten met neurodiversiteit
• Affiniteit met genderzorg (ervaring is een pré, maar geen vereiste).

Wat bieden wij jou

• Salaris: Conform CAO GGZ.
• Mogelijkheid tot hybride werken, met een fijne werkplek in Utrecht en flexibiliteit om deels vanuit huis te werken.
• Opleiding & supervisie: Interne opleiding en supervisie
• Maandelijkse Progress meetings Voor jouw persoonlijke ontwikkeling
• Teamoverleggen en meetings met collega's Voor een goede samenwerking en ondersteuning van elkaar
• Toplocatie in Utrecht: Goed bereikbaar met OV, op loopafstand van Utrecht Centraal en gratis parkeren
• Gendercursus Gender kan een nieuw thema voor je zijn. Binnen onze GGZ-instelling bieden wij een gendercursus aan om daar beter in te worden.
• Teamcultuur: Een divers team in een platte organisatie met veel ruimte voor inspraak, transparantie en samenwerking.
• Teambuilding: Regelmatige borrels en etentjes in Utrecht.

Waarom werken bij Genderhealthcare
Bij ons krijg je de kans om écht impact te maken. Je komt terecht in een professioneel en warm team van BIG- geregistreerde (regie)behandelaren en psychiaters, aangevuld met enthousiaste basispsychologen. We bieden ruimte voor jouw ideeën en expertise en geloven in een veilige, open werksfeer waarin we samen leren en groeien. Onze cliënten zijn divers en uitdagend en jouw werk draagt direct bij aan hun kwaliteit van leven.

Meer informatie kun je vinden op: Genderhealthcare.com
Klaar om impact te maken in de zorg én jezelf te ontwikkelen?

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PhD in Hybrid FSO-RF-Fiber Channel Models and Transmission Schemes (ANCHOR)

Introduction
Are you passionate about improving wireless networks and developing technologies for 6G? We foresee a future where lasers will light up the sky to enable high-bandwidth and secure communications to every corner of the Earth. This PhD will combine free-space optics and radio communications to meet capacity requirements for 6G networks and support agile networks including airborne network components.

Job Description
Our society is on the brink of a new age with the development of new visionary concepts such as internet of things, smart cities, autonomous driving, smart mobility, and coverage everywhere. This stimulates the use of new deployment concepts, such as hybrid networks and airborne network components, to support the wireless communication evolution. The ANCHOR project focuses on meeting demands on bandwidth, reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainability, as well as extended coverage from underwater, terrestrial, and aerial network components, and leverages on untapped potential of optical wavelengths and THz frequencies, alongside existing radio technologies.

This PhD position focuses on Hybrid FSO-RF-Fiber Channel Models and Transmission Schemes, developing hybrid FSO-RF-Fiber links for flexible front-/mid-/backhauling in terrestrial and tropospheric networking scenarios. You will analyze the combined FSO-RF-Fiber channel and develop accurate but sufficiently lightweight channel models and come up with jointly optimized schemes for such hybrid links and networks, incl. waveforms, modulation, coding and/or low-level protocols. You will further design and propose link architectures and conduct relevant experimental evaluations. The expected outcomes include channel models and architectures for hybrid FSO-RF-Fiber links, incl. theoretical, simulation and experimental analysis, supported by relevant simulation software/tools for hybrid links. Joint modulation formats, coding and low-level protocols jointly optimized for hybrid channels are further expected to be created.

Through ANCHOR you will be provided with a comprehensive training programme covering theoretical and practical skills relevant for innovation and long-term employability in a rapidly growing sector. This highly innovative training involves experts from twenty-four international partners from academia, research institutions and industry. You will be enrolled in the PhD program of TU/e and will have the chance to benefit from secondments at some of the partner institutions as well as wide-ranging networking opportunities across the consortium.

Throughout this PhD you will be embedded in the ICT Lab of Signal Processing Systems group of the Department of Electrical Engineering at TU/e. Within the ICT Lab you will work within a dynamic team of approximately thirty researchers under the esteemed leadership of prof. Alex Alvarado and prof. Frans Willems (winner of the Shannon Award 2026). At the ICT Lab, we study information processing in a broad sense. We focus on finding fundamental limits, data processing techniques and architectures that aim at approaching these limits. Main areas of interest are free space optical communications, fiber communications, source coding, channel coding, (multi-user) information theory, security, and machine learning. You will have the opportunity to work with and in the extensive laboratory facilities of the TU/e’s Centre for Wireless Technology (CWTe). You will work closely with the second ANCHOR PhD at TU/e within the Quantum & Terahertz Systems (QTS) team in the Electro-Optical Communications (ECO) group.

Job Requirements

• A master’s degree (or an equivalent university degree) in Electrical or Communications Engineering (or Applied Physics), with excellent grades.
• A research-oriented attitude.
• Previous experience in signal processing, communication systems, channel modeling or similar as well as proficiency with relevant software packages are advantageous.
• Good understanding of physical-layer and data-link layer communications, information theory, digital signal processing and (optical) wireless channel models are an advantage.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and interest in collaborating with international and industrial partners.
• Motivation to spend some time abroad for secondments.
• The EU ‘Mobility rules’ apply. For this vacancy this means that candidate students cannot have resided for more than 12 months during the period of 3 years immediately before the start of the PhD in the Netherlands.
• Motivated to develop your teaching skills and coach students.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (at least C1 level).

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 four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,204 - max. € 4,051).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the Expat Scheme) for international candidates.

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.

The European Doctoral Network ‘ANCHOR’ brings together leading academic, industry stakeholders, and SMEs to establish a structured doctoral training program addressing critical technical challenges and skill shortages for next-generation of communication networks. Traditional wireless networks, often reliant on single radio communication and inflexible architectures, will not be able to meet growing demands on bandwidth, reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainability, as well as extended coverage from underwater, terrestrial, and aerial network components. To overcome these limitations, ANCHOR leverages innovations in the untapped potential of THz and optical wavelengths alongside existing radio technologies. ANCHOR has meticulously designed fifteen doctoral projects that focus on cutting-edge innovations in optical, radio, and THz wireless communications and the harmonization of coexisting spectrums and networks. Through these efforts, ANCHOR will not only deepen fundamental theories but also provide practical, scalable solutions to improve 3D coverage, mobility, latency, network capacity, energy efficiency, and suitability for the future telecommunications infrastructure.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Wim Korevaar, associate researcher, c.w.korevaar@tue.nl or +31 615392218.

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact HR Services, hrservices.ee@tue.nl.

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"#EUfunded This is an EU funded project, named ANCHOR, with project number RT203508, within program MSCA DN."

Application
We invite you to submit a complete application by 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.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. 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.

Postdoc in Regional Geology of the Saharan Platform

Job description

We are looking for a candidate who will investigate the regional geology of the Saharan Platform. This will build on top of the ~100 publications and PhD theses from the North Africa Research Group, to generate new ideas and regional maps of past vertical movements (uplift and subsidence), as well as source-to-sink maps. The candidate will focus on the Paleozoic unconformities, examining their nature and quantifying potential vertical movements hidden within them. Specifically, the candidate will sample material below and above the Taconic unconformity, related to the Hirnantian glaciation that was covering Africa/Gondwana during the Ordovician. The success of the project relies on existing datasets as well as new ones to be acquired, especially for Low-Temperature Thermochronology, for which new field missions for sample collection are to be planned (samples may also be aquiered from museum/private collections). The project aims to deliver a series of regional source-to-sink maps for the Paleozoic Epochs, and to test them using Landscape Evolution Modelling.

Job requirements
Must haves:

• A PhD in regional geology (or to be completed within one year).
• Candidate must be able to obtain a visa for travelling to northern African countries (e.g., Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia).
• Extensive fieldwork experience.
• Publication record with at least one peer-reviewed scientific article.
• Willingness to do fieldwork in the Saharan Desert.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Landscape Evolution Modelling.
• Experience with Low-Temperature Thermochronology and/or geochronology.
• Experience with Source-to-Sink analysis.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.

For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow. These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.

At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional. Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.

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

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Orthopedagoog/Psycholoog

Wil jij werken met jongeren en gezinnen waarbij geen enkele hulpvraag hetzelfde is? Binnen ons specialistische GGZ-team in Nieuwegein krijg je de ruimte om jouw expertise in diagnostiek én behandeling optimaal in te zetten. Je werkt met kinderen en jongeren van 6 tot 18 jaar (en incidenteel jongvolwassenen) die te maken hebben met complexe psychische problematiek, waarbij het gezin en de leefomgeving een belangrijke rol spelen.

Je komt terecht in een betrokken en multidisciplinair team waarin psychologen, orthopedagogen en andere behandelaren nauw samenwerken. Samen kijken jullie verder dan de hulpvraag alleen. Je analyseert, behandelt, denkt mee over complexe casuïstiek en draagt actief bij aan duurzame verandering voor jongeren en hun gezinnen.

Wat deze functie bijzonder maakt, is de combinatie van specialistische diagnostiek, behandeling en systeemgericht werken. Je schakelt moeiteloos tussen individuele gesprekken, gezinsbehandeling, multidisciplinair overleg en huisbezoeken. Daarbij werk je onder supervisie van een regiebehandelaar en lever je een belangrijke bijdrage aan de kwaliteit van de zorg.

Wat ga je doen?
Als Psycholoog / Orthopedagoog ben je verantwoordelijk voor diagnostiek en behandeling binnen de specialistische GGZ. Je werkt zowel individueel als systemisch en hebt oog voor de context waarin een jongere opgroeit. Samen met collega's bouw je aan herstel, ontwikkeling en perspectief voor gezinnen met vaak meervoudige problematiek.

Concreet houd jij je bezig met:

• Zelfstandig (complexe) diagnostiek uitvoeren.
• Het behandelen van kinderen, jongeren en gezinnen met onder andere cognitieve gedragstherapie (CGT) en Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
• Het werken vanuit een systemische visie, waarbij je het gezin actief betrekt bij de behandeling.
• Het uitvoeren van huisbezoeken wanneer dit nodig is voor het behandeltraject.
• Het meedenken over complexe casuïstiek en behandelbeleid binnen het multidisciplinair overleg.
• Het samenwerken met collega's uit verschillende disciplines om de best passende zorg te bieden.
• Het bijdragen aan veiligheid, stabiliteit en duurzame ontwikkeling van kinderen, jongeren en hun gezinnen.