Assistant Professor of Multi-Satellite Systems
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Multi-satellite systems have become increasingly relevant in today's world due to their diverse applications, such as communications, remote sensing, navigation, and scientific research. These systems, comprising multiple satellites working together in a coordinated manner, allow increased spatial and temporal resolution and enable novel applications through the concept of virtual payloads.
You will develop your vision and your own research line in areas such as Guidance, Navigation and Control or the design and integration of miniaturised payloads to enhance the performance, autonomy, and versatility of multi-satellite systems for applications such as Earth Observation and Space Situational Awareness. You will attract funding from international authorities, such as ESA and the EC, the Dutch Research Council or industrial partners, and build and supervise your team of PhD candidates. Additionally, you will contribute to teaching and mentoring BSc and MSc students, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation in space engineering. Your work will have a clear societal impact with a high level of visibility on national and international level.
You will join our internationally diverse and inclusive team of world-recognized leading scientists with more than 20 academic staff and PhD students in the Section of Space Systems Engineering. We are committed to an open and cooperative work environment. State-of-the-art research facilities, including a Space Lab, a laser communication Lab and a Guidance, Navigation and Control Lab are at your disposal. Moreover, you will get all the support and coaching you need to evolve and develop your academic career.
Requirements
- You have a PhD in a relevant subject, such as - but not limited to - Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Physics.
- You have an outstanding research record as demonstrated by excellent publications.
- You have extensive experience on e.g. modeling, simulating and testing of complex systems. Past experience with space systems is expected.
- You have an international profile with an active international network.
- You have an appreciation of the complexity of real space systems and a passion for conducting research geared to implementing such systems in realistic environments.
- You have the capability to contribute to high-quality teaching, demonstrated by teaching experience at university level.
- You have a good command of spoken and written English, as you will be working in an internationally diverse community and with international partners.
Conditions of employment
This position is offered as an Academic Career Track position (0.8 – 1.0 FTE). During the Academic Career Track, we expect you to grow towards an Associate Professor position within a maximum of eight years, for which a position will be available. With other Academic Career Track colleagues, you will participate in the Academic Career Track Development programme, where you are offered ample opportunities to develop yourself in the areas of Education, Research, Societal Impact & Innovation, and Leadership & Organisation. You will regularly discuss your development and results with senior staff based on a personalized development plan and performance criteria agreed upon at the start of your Academic Career Track.
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 as part of the Academic Career Track Development 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 within three years.
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 and you can work partly from home.
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 Aerospace Engineering
The Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology is one of the world’s most highly ranked (and most comprehensive) research, education and innovation communities devoted entirely to aerospace engineering. More than 200 science staff, around 2 7 0 PhD candidates and close to 30 00 BSc and MSc students apply aerospace engineering disciplines to address the global societal challenges that threaten us today, climate change without doubt being the most important. Our focal subjects: sustainable aerospace, big data and artificial intelligence, bio-inspired engineering and smart instruments and systems. Working at the faculty means working together. With partners in other faculties, knowledge institutes, governments and industry, both aerospace and non-aerospace. Working in field labs and innovation hubs on our university campus and beyond.
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