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Assistant/ Associate professor in Resilient Infrastructure

Job description

Critical infrastructures, such as energy, water, mobility, food and digital systems, are becoming increasingly interconnected and interdependent. Decisions or disruptions in one domain can have far-reaching consequences for others, affecting the essential services that people and societies rely on every day. Addressing these challenges involves a wide range of actors, such as public authorities, private operators, regulators, and citizens, each bringing different perspectives, priorities and responsibilities. Ensuring resilience of such infrastructures is the core challenge that this position addresses.

Understanding these complex systems requires methods that capture interactions between technical, social, organisational and institutional factors. It also requires approaches that can reveal cascading effects across infrastructure domains and help identify effective interventions to strengthen resilience. Drawing on systems analysis, modelling and simulation, and participatory approaches, this research can support a deeper understanding of how critical infrastructures function and how they can better withstand and adapt to disruption.

As an Assistant / Associate Professor, you will contribute to this mission through both research and education. You will help advance knowledge and methods for resilient critical infrastructures while inspiring students to address complex societal challenges through systems thinking and inter- and transdisciplinary collaborations.

Your responsibilities
In this role, you will:

• Teach and coordinate courses in our core educational programmes, contributing to the development of students’ knowledge of systems thinking, modelling and complex socio-technical challenges.
• Develop and apply methods to analyze, model and design interventions to address the resilience of complex socio-technical critical infrastructures.
• Investigate the socio-technical characteristics of infrastructure systems and cascading effects across vital societal functions, such as healthcare systems, energy, water management, food and mobility.
• Publish your research and contribute to national and international collaborations.
• Acquire research funding and supervise PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers, appropriate to your career stage.
• Supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s students and contribute to the continued development of our educational programmes.
• Strengthen and complement the section’s methodological expertise through mixed-methods research, building on approaches such as systems engineering, agent-based modelling, participatory modelling and design, co-design and data analytics.

Your work environment
You will join System Engineering section, part of the Multi-Actor Systems department within the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management (TPM) at TU Delft. The section brings together expertise in systems engineering, modelling and simulation, agent-based modelling, participatory modelling and design, co-design, and data analytics. These approaches provide a methodological foundation for studying complex socio-technical systems and developing ways to address challenges in critical infrastructure resilience.

We believe that we are humans first and academics second. Diverse perspectives strengthen both our research and education, and we foster an environment where colleagues support one another, exchange ideas and have the space to develop their own academic profile. You will work in an academic environment that brings together researchers with different disciplinary backgrounds and perspectives. As part of this community, you will contribute to research and education that addresses societal challenges and helps develop knowledge for positive change.

Job requirements
We are looking for a collaborative and motivated academic who is passionate about teaching, supervision and research. You bring strong analytical and communication skills, enjoy working across disciplines, and can contribute to a team-oriented research environment while developing your own academic profile.

Furthermore, you meet the following requirements:

• You hold a relevant Master’s degree and PhD in industrial engineering, systems engineering, systems analysis, environmental engineering or another methodologically relevant field.
• You have a strong publication and research track record, appropriate to your career stage.
• You have the ability and vision to develop competitive research proposals and secure external research funding.
• You have enthusiasm for academic teaching and supervision, and can teach courses related to design, modelling and simulation at Bachelor’s and Master’s level.
• Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written.
• Command of the Dutch language is preferred but not required at the start of this position. As all Bachelor's courses are taught in Dutch, we expect the willingness to learn Dutch within two years of your appointment.

We realise that we ask for the proverbial 'sheep with five legs' here, so we explicitly encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all criteria but think you are a good fit.

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 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.

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

Projectleider Realisatie Afvalvisie en Implementatieroadmap

De Gemeente Arnhem heeft in het coalitieakkoord 2026-2030 de ambitie vastgelegd om een nieuwe visie op afval en grondstoffen te ontwikkelen, gebaseerd op het uitgangspunt ‘de vervuiler betaalt’. Deze visie dient te worden uitgewerkt naar concrete beleidsuitgangspunten, bestuurlijke besluitvorming en een uitvoerbare implementatierichting voor de komende jaren.

Om deze opgave te realiseren zoekt de gemeente Arnhem een ervaren professional met aantoonbare expertise op het gebied van afval- en grondstoffenbeleid binnen een politiek-bestuurlijke omgeving. De opdracht richt zich op het ontwikkelen van een gedragen afvalvisie, het organiseren van de benodigde bestuurlijke en maatschappelijke afstemming en het opleveren van de producten die noodzakelijk zijn om bestuurlijke besluitvorming en verdere implementatie mogelijk te maken.

De opdracht kent een breed stakeholderveld bestaande uit onder andere bestuur, gemeenteraad, inwoners, ondernemers, kennisinstellingen, ROVA en interne vakdisciplines. De opdrachtnemer brengt de verschillende belangen bijeen en vertaalt deze naar concrete adviezen, besluitvorming en uitvoerbare vervolgstappen.

De genoemde inzet van gemiddeld 36 uur per week is een indicatie. De daadwerkelijke inzet is afhankelijk van de gekozen aanpak, de fase van de opdracht en de voortgang van het traject.

Op te leveren resultaten

De hieronder genoemde resultaten dienen uiterlijk op 1 september 2027 te zijn opgeleverd aan de gemeente Arnhem:

Resultaat 1: Een bestuurlijk afgestemde conceptvisie afval en grondstoffen waarin het uitgangspunt "de vervuiler betaalt" is uitgewerkt naar concrete beleidsuitgangspunten voor beleid, beheer en uitvoering binnen de gemeente Arnhem;

Resultaat 2: Een stakeholder- en participatietraject waarbij relevante interne en externe stakeholders aantoonbaar zijn betrokken bij de totstandkoming van de afvalvisie. De resultaten van dit traject worden vastgelegd in een stakeholder- en participatieverslag, inclusief een analyse van opgehaalde belangen, aandachtspunten, kansen, risico's en aanbevelingen voor de verdere uitwerking en implementatie van de afvalvisie;

Resultaat 3: Een implementatieroadmap voor de periode 2027-2030 opgeleverd, inclusief:

• Fasering;
• Prioriteiten;
• Afhankelijkheden;
• Risico's;
• Benodigde besluitvormingsmomenten;
• Voorgestelde korte termijn maatregelen;

Resultaat 4: Een set bestuurlijke besluitvormingsdocumenten, inclusief concept college- en/of raadsvoorstellen, waarmee het college en/of de gemeenteraad in staat worden gesteld besluiten te nemen over de afvalvisie, de beleidsuitgangspunten en de voorgestelde implementatieroadmap.

Resultaat 5: Een integraal eindadvies waarin de voorgestelde afvalvisie, de uitkomsten van participatie, de implementatieroadmap, bestuurlijke aandachtspunten, risico's, beheersmaatregelen en aanbevelingen voor de uitvoeringsfase zijn samengebracht. Het eindadvies vormt de basis voor de verdere implementatie en bestuurlijke besluitvorming binnen de gemeente Arnhem.

Cleanroom teaching support and lab manager 0,8-1,0 fte

Introduction
Are you passionate about training future scientists and engineers in semicon? Do you enjoy working in a high-tech cleanroom environment and supporting students in their learning?

We are looking for a colleague to help operate a unique hands-on learning facility and contribute to educational activities that connect students with the rapidly evolving microelectronics industry.

Job Description
We are looking for a cleanroom teaching support scientist/engineer who is passionate about practical education and wants to contribute to expanding hands-on training activities within our cleanroom facilities. This position plays a key role in strengthening TU/e’s contribution to the Dutch Beethoven Plan, aimed at scaling up semiconductor talent to meet the growing demands of the high-tech industry.

In this role, you will be part of the Education and Student Affairs (ESA) team within the Department of Applied Physics and Science Education (APSE). The ESA APSE team provides educational support for all Bachelor’s and Master’s programs within the department. Your role will focus specifically on supporting education in Applied Physics, including the Bachelor’s program in Applied Physics, the Master’s program in Applied Physics, and the Master’s program in Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion.

You will help create a safe, engaging, and challenging learning environment where students gain practical experience in micro/nanofabrication processes. You will be working closely with academic staff and technical teams to support educational activities at Bachelor and Master levels taking place in the NanoLab (https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-groups/nanolabtue/nanolabtue) and Educational Cleanrooms.

A key part of the role involves managing the educational cleanroom facilities and supporting their daily operation. This facility is part of the Flux CBL Labs, a joint initiative of the Departments of Applied Physics and Science Education (APSE) and Electrical Engineering (EE), where students have access to advanced fabrication and characterization equipment.

You will work in close collaboration with the Program Director for Applied Physics education, the manager ESA APSE, teaching staff and the Flux CBL Labs Team, as well as the NanoLab team. As a member of the ESA APSE team, you will report to the Manager ESA APSE.

Your responsibilities
In this role, you will:

Support cleanroom educational activities (0.5-0.6 fte):

• Support practical courses and hands-on training in a cleanroom environment.
• Teach course modules or laboratory activities related to micro/nanofabrication and device processing.
• Contribute to course content development and delivery in collaboration with responsible teacher(s).
• Train teaching assistants and students in the safe and effective use of selected cleanroom equipment.
• Organize and help coordinate educational activities for Bachelor and Master courses in the cleanroom facilities, acting as a liaison with NanoLab.

Manage the educational cleanroom in Flux CBL Labs (0.3-0.4 fte):

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the facility.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate maintenance of cleanroom equipment.
• Manage consumables and waste handling.
• Support the development and implementation of safety documentation, including risk assessments, work instructions, and emergency procedures.
• Schedule educational activities, student projects, and facility usage.
• Organize and deliver user training in cleanroom safety, procedures, and equipment operation.

Contribute to the further development of the facility, including new processes, equipment, and educational activities.

Job Requirements
We are looking for a candidate who meets the following requirements:

• Holds a MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Nanotechnology, Microelectronics, or a closely related field.
• Has proven experience working with cleanroom or semiconductor/microfabrication techniques (e.g. lithography, deposition, etching, inspection), preferably in an academic or high-tech setting. Has preferably some experience working in the Nanolab at TU/e.
• Has an affinity with education and an interest in supporting students and teachers in a learning-oriented environment.
• Has proven didactic qualities and the ability to pass on knowledge and skills to students;
• Is willing to work on developing practical educational activities within a team.
• Has a proactive and hands-on attitude: you enjoy being present in the lab, solving practical issues, and improving processes.
• Has strong awareness of safety and the discipline to enforce and promote safe working practices.
• Has a good command of English, both orally and in writing.
• Has the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a service-oriented mindset.

If you are concerned that you don’t meet all the requirements sufficiently, but the job does excite you, then be sure to respond, we would love to look at your profile.

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 0,8-1,0 FTE temporary position of one year with the prospect of a subsequent three-year extension, provided performance meets expectations.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10, ranging from € 3,706 to € 5,760 gross base salary per month (full-time), depending on your knowledge and experience.
• In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
• Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time.
• As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
• 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.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
• 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.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us
We are a leading international university 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. Discover what Light Up means to TU/e in our short company video.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

The Department of Applied Physics and Science Education is a research-driven department housing high-quality educational programs, all featuring strong connections between research and education. Our research is clustered in three focal areas: Fluids, Bio and Soft Matter (FBSM); Plasmas and Beams (PB); and Nano, Quantum and Photonics (NQP). Our shared ambition is to equip the next generation of ‘engineers of the future’ with the knowledge and the skills they will need to impact science, innovation, and society, from regional to global scales.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact prof. Wouter Ellenbroek (program director APSE): w.g.ellenbroek@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact HR Advisor Stefan van Luijk: s.h.v.luijk@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.

PhD Position Bayesian Modeling and Counterfactual Methods for Nanoparticle Transport in Human Tissue

Job description

We are looking for a PhD candidate to build the computational model at the center of a European project on nanoparticle transport in human tissue. You will join the research group of Dr. Sepinoud Azimi, working within the SYNERGIE project (Horizon Europe), a consortium of thirteen partners including Fraunhofer, Roche, the Karolinska Institute, University Hospital Aachen, Mimetas, Ruhr University Bochum and Maastricht University.

Small particles from the environment have been detected in human blood, placenta and brain tissue, but it is still not clear what they do there. Dose-response data for humans does not exist and animal studies have not transferred well, and as a result there is no exposure limit for these particles.

Part of the reason prediction is so hard is that a particle changes as it moves through the body. It acquires a layer of proteins, it aggregates with other particles, and depending on the material it may partly degrade, so that the particle reaching a given tissue is not the same object that was administered or characterised at the start. Most transport models do not account for this. They treat the particle as fixed, which means they are predicting the fate of something that has already changed.

The same difficulty affects engineered nanoparticles for drug delivery, and it is one of the reasons so few of them reach their intended target.

SYNERGIE is building a platform of nine human tissue-on-chip models that can be connected to follow a particle through uptake, circulation and storage. TU Delft leads the in silico work package.

As a PhD candidate, you will:

• Build a mechanistic model of how particles move between nine human tissues, and calibrate it against experimental data using Bayesian inference.
• Work out which physical and chemical properties of a particle decide where it ends up.
• Develop methods that go beyond prediction: for a particle that behaves badly, what is the smallest change that would fix it, and when should that answer not be trusted.
• Release the model as open-source software and support its use in regulatory dialogue.

You will also contribute to teaching in the department and to the supervision of BSc projects.

You will work alongside a postdoctoral researcher and PhD candidates on related problems, and interact with experimental partners across the SYNERGIE consortium. You will have access to the DelftBlue high-performance computing cluster.

The intended start date is January 2027.     

Job requirements

• MSc in applied mathematics, computational science, physics, systems biology, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Demonstrated experience building and solving ODE or dynamical systems models.
• Demonstrated experience with Bayesian inference in a probabilistic programming framework such as PyMC, Stan or NumPyro.
• Strong scientific programming in Python. Please point us to a repository.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Preferred qualifications:

• Continuous optimization or optimal control.
• Causal inference or counterfactual reasoning.
• Surrogate modelling, Gaussian processes, or emulation.
• Physiologically based pharmacokinetic modelling or systems pharmacology.
• Experience packaging and documenting scientific software.
• No background in toxicology, nanomaterials, chemistry or biology is required.

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 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.

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

Projectmanager IT & Informatievoorziening

Als Projectmanager IT & Informatievoorziening leid je complexe verander- en implementatieprojecten op het snijvlak van business, informatievoorziening en IT. De projecten hebben vaak een multidisciplinair karakter en raken meerdere onderdelen van de universiteit, waaronder onderwijs, onderzoek en bedrijfsvoering.

Je bent verantwoordelijk voor het initiëren, organiseren, uitvoeren en succesvol afronden van projecten. Daarbij vorm je de schakel tussen opdrachtgevers, gebruikers, management, architecten, leveranciers, agile teams en andere betrokken partijen. Je bent niet de inhoudelijke specialist, maar zorgt ervoor dat de juiste mensen betrokken zijn, afgewogen keuzes worden gemaakt en besluitvorming tijdig plaatsvindt. Je begeleidt stakeholders bij het maken van keuzes, creëert draagvlak voor veranderingen en zorgt ervoor dat beschikbare middelen optimaal worden ingezet.

Binnen je projecten bewaak je de voortgang, kwaliteit, planning, risico's, capaciteit en het budget. Ook stel je projectdocumentatie op en richt je de projectorganisatie in volgens de geldende methodieken, standaarden en governance-afspraken.

Onze divisie bevindt zich in de transitie naar servicegeoriënteerd werken. Voor de uitvoering wordt steeds meer gebruikgemaakt van Agile en het SAFe-framework. Projecten worden in nauwe samenwerking met Agile delivery-, serviceteams en businessvertegenwoordigers uitgevoerd. Als projectmanager zorg je ervoor dat strategische doelstellingen, die zijn vertaald naar realiseerbare initiatieven, worden behaald. Hiervoor vertaal je onder andere projectresultaten naar input voor de kwartaalplanningen (PI-events) van de agile teams en stem je dit af met betrokken stakeholders. Daarbij houd je rekening met afhankelijkheden, capaciteit, architectuur, inkooptrajecten en aanbestedingen.