Assistant-associate Professor in Intelligent Microsystems

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.
- Would you like to be part of a vibrant and collaborative academic community contributing to innovations with real-world relevance? Join us in shaping the future of 'microsystems' in the heart of the high-tech region of the Netherlands _The Microsystems section of the Mechanical Engineering department at Eindhoven University of Technology is seeking a passionate and talented Assistant or Associate Professor to expand its team._

**The department of Mechanical Engineering**:
**The Microsystems Section**:
The heart of the section is the state-of-the-art microfabrication laboratory, the 'Microfab/Lab'. This comprehensive lab combines cleanroom processing, 3D-printing, laser microfabrication, polymer processing, mechanical micromachining, and it also has a bio-lab.

The Microsystem section currently consists of a diverse and committed team of ten staff members, ten post-doc and thirty PhD researchers. All of our staff members are part of the Institute of Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), and we are well integrated with the Eindhoven A.I. Systems Institute (EAISI).

**The Position**:

- The integration of multiparameter sensing (e.g., chemical, physical, mechanical) in the system.
- Embodied intelligence where the microsystem adapts by learning through the combination of a central or local computing unit as well as local mechanical/chemical/physical adaptation.
- Machine learning/artificial intelligence approaches for pattern recognition and classification of sensing data and for steering its learning behavior.

**Responsibilities**:

- You will develop internationally leading research, and make significant contributions to high-impact journals.
- You will be responsible for setting up and driving your own independent research program by writing research proposals to acquire public and private funding. You will also lead or contribute to initiating and coordinating multidisciplinary research projects by diverse (external) funding sources.
- You will lead or contribute to the development of the Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's and Master's teaching programs, and you will teach lectures/tutorials at both levels. TU/e supports its junior scientific staff in developing their teaching skills through a training program that leads to the University Teaching Qualification, an official certification from Dutch Universities.
- You will supervise and mentor BSc, MSc, EngD and PhD students during their final projects and internships. Your mentorship will empower the next generation of engineers.
- You will contribute to the success of the research group, department, and associated institutes by initiating, participating, or leading new internal and external collaborations.

**Job Requirements**:
The following criteria are required for the job depending on working experience and level of professorship (Assistant or Associate Professor). For the more experienced profiles we expect more academic seniority in all aspects of the required academic profile (research, impact/valorization, education, and leadership):

- PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable domain.
- Fundamental knowledge of microsystems design and knowledge on microfabrication methods.
- Experience and proven expertise in one or more of the three above-mentioned research themes: integrated multiparameter sensing, embodied intelligence, machine learning, and AI for microsystems. These areas are complementary to the fields of expertise of the current section members.
- Ability to conduct high quality academic research, reflected in demonstratable outputs.
- Motivated and/or ability to teach, contribute to teaching processes, and develop excellent teaching skills.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
- Effective communication and leadership skills, including the ability to coach and mentor students and staff, lead projects, or chair groups.
- Excellent proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
- Having international research experience is a plus.

**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:

- A tailor-made career proposal (Assistant, Associate Professor) will be considered given your experience and track record with the possibility of an immediate tenured position. For the Assistant Professor position we offer a development track with the prospect of becoming an Associate Professo