Job Delft University of Technology - Professor of Probability Theory and Stochastic Operations Research

This position is one of the key professorships at Delft Institute of Applied Mathematics (DIAM), which is positioned within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS). The chair plays a central role in mathematical research in the discipline of probability theory, risk and decision theory. This broad field covers many highly relevant research areas that are developing rapidly and increasingly entering many applications. The professor is expected to initiate, perform and stimulate high-level mathematical research in the area. He/she will collaborate with research groups within and outside TU Delft to facilitate the dissipation of results to the many application areas and to be inspired by problems that arise in applications.
The chair holder will also be responsible for teaching probability and stochastic operations research in the BSc and MSc program offered by DIAM as well as in the various engineering programs.
In addition to research and teaching responsibilities, the professor is expected to strengthen the role of the group in the Delft Research Initiatives, the national mathematics clusters and the various BSc and MSc programs in which it participates.

The candidate has a proven track record in the field of Probability Theory and/or Stochastic Operations Research and its applications. Affinity with risk analysis is recommended. He/she has a PhD degree in Mathematics or a related discipline and has published pioneering contributions in top research journals. The candidate is an enthusiastic team player, willing and able to make important contributions in the realm of research and education. She/he has excellent teaching skills, an inquiring mind, and good managerial capabilities.

The maximum salary for this position is €7142 gross per month, based on scale H2 (scale H1 has a maximum salary of €8622) with a full-time appointment.
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customised compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
TU Delft sets specific standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. TU Delft offers training to improve English competency.

For more information about this position, please contact Prof. Geurt Jongbloed (phone: +31 (0)15-2785111, e-mail: G.Jongbloed@tudelft.nl) or Prof. Ben de Pagter (phone: +31 (0)15-2785809, e-mail: B.dePagter@tudelft.nl). Applicants are requested to submit a letter of application, along with a CV, a list of publications, details of three references, and a statement of research, teaching and leadership. Please e-mail your application materials by 15 October 2010 to Mrs. A.C.M. Hoek, Peno-ewi@tudelft.nl. Interviews are scheduled on November 23 and 24, 2010.
When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number EWI2010-17.

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognised level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

Research at Delft Institute of Applied Mathematics (DIAM) is to a large extent inspired by problems arising from physical, technical and societal applications. Advanced mathematical techniques are developed and applied to model and solve such problems. The institute offers a BSc in Mathematics (jointly with the Mathematical Institute in Leiden) and an MSc in Applied Mathematics with specialisations in ‘Computational Science and Engineering’ and ‘Probability, Risk and Statistics’. It also contributes substantially to the teaching of mathematics within all engineering programs at the university.

Geurt Jongbloed
+31 (0)15-2785111
G.Jongbloed@tudelft.nl
Ben de Pagter
+31 (0)15-2785809
B.dePagter@tudelft.nl
Technische Universiteit Delft