Assistant or Associate Professor in digital technologies for architectural engineering

Job description

Delft University of Technology, located in the Netherlands, invites applications for a faculty position at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, specifically in the Department of Architectural Engineering & Technology. The position is set to commence in Spring 2025 or not later than the start of the 2025/2026 academic year, with an appointment available at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop and lead groundbreaking research and education on digital technologies for architectural engineering. You will be expected to drive innovative research projects that leverage cutting-edge computational methods, techniques, and tools; innovate and contribute to our educational activities at the bachelor, master, and doctoral level; contribute to the mission and valorisation of our academic environment.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates with a Ph.D. degree when applying. Ideally the candidates’ background is in architecture, architectural engineering, building science engineering, and proven experience in informatics, computer science and/or with background in computer science, with demonstrated ability to apply it in architecture, architectural engineering, building science engineering.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with a strong profile in areas of digital technologies for architectural engineering, innovating in computational approaches that contribute to a design focused department and impact societal challenges.

We specifically seek candidates with demonstrated ability in acquiring research funds, demonstrated in proportion to seniority level.

We are looking for a colleague with leadership skills; and with a strategic overview across different specialisms, capable of connecting content-wise, able to think strategically, be proactive in identifying and implementing opportunities for the department.

We are a department that rewards teamwork, thus social skills such as sharing knowledge and flexibility, a commitment to collegiality, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines are also expected.

Delft University of Technology is committed to contributing to the resolution of global challenges, educating socially responsible engineers, and advancing the frontiers of engineering science. In this content, the responsibilities of successful applicants will encompass advising Ph.D. candidates, teaching, and course development at both undergraduate and graduate levels, establishing an externally funded research program, and contributing to university and the profession. Our new colleague will benefit from excellent (field)labs, research and office facilities.

All qualified candidates, both junior and mid-career academics are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive but compact application, including a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; and strategic statements – not exceeding 2000 words - outlining their research and teaching interests, their view on these fields’ future, and their visions on own intended achievements in near to mid future. The application should also include the names and contact information of no fewer than three references. 

Conditions of employment

The employment contract is for 18 months with the prospect of a permanent contract.

The positions are for a 32 to 40 hours working week.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. A salary based on scale 11/12/13/14, depending on the candidate's work experience and expertise, and based on a fulltime employment, is:

• Assistant Professor:

Scale 11 (minimum of €4.492,- and maximum of €6.148,-.)

Scale 12 (minimum of €5.441,- and maximum of €6.986,-.)

• Associate Professor::

Scale 13 (minimum of €6.224,- and maximum of €7.575,-.)

Scale 14 (minimum of €6.538,- and maximum of €8.322,-)

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation. An International Children's Centre offers childcare and there is an international primary school.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. We expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years if you have less than five years of teaching experience. This is provided by the TU Delft UTQ programme.

TU Delft sets high standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer courses to learn the Dutch language.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. T he TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. We expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years if you have less than five years of teaching experience. This is provided by the TU Delft UTQ programme.

TU Delft sets high standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer courses to learn the Dutch language.

For international applicants, TU Delft has the . This service addresses the needs of new international employees and those of their partners and families. The Coming to Delft Service offers personalised assistance during the preparation of the relocation, finding housing and schools for children (if applicable). In addition, a for partners is offered. The Coming to Delft Service will do their best to help you settle in the Netherlands.

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  and we actively  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 Architecture & 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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Application procedure

Each application must include: a cover letter along with the names and contact information of three or more references; a curriculum vitae; strategic statements of research interests and teaching interests.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Kim Scheffelaar, department manager, e-mail: k.scheffelaar@tudelft.nl

For information about the application procedure, please contact Nynke Schik, HR advisor, e-mail: hr-bk@tudelft.nl.

The position will remain open until November 10, 2024 (local Dutch time: UTC time + 2 hrs). You must apply via the "Apply now" button. Applications via e-mail will not be processed. Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before [date month year] via the application button and upload your motivation and CV.

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-Employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Five reasons to work at the TU Delft

1. Impact: for a better society at a top international university
2. Open international community with multidisciplinairy teamwork
3. Excellent facilities for research, education and innovation
4. Room for personal growth
5. Good employment conditions

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