The TU Delft is world leader in the hydraulic engineering field. We are actively looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Professor to contribute to our research and education activities starting september 2018.

You will be active in the field of coastal structures, which includes rubble mound breakwaters, closure dams, bed protections and other shoreline protection measures. Topics of interest include the analysis of (wave) boundary conditions, improving understanding of the underlying physical processes, application of (probabilistic) design methods, physical modelling, and development and application of CFD for coastal structures. You will combine a strong theoretical profundity with the ability to educate our students to become professional designers, engineers and scientists in this field. We are looking for a team player, who enjoys a broad scope of fundamental and applied research and has a genuine interest in teaching.

Your responsibilities include:

*Education: teaching, developing and organizing courses of value for the Hydraulic Engineering curriculum in the above field and across interfaces with adjacent disciplines (typically you will be responsible for one three month course and help with others); supervising BSc, MSc and PhD students in close co-operation with relevant companies.

*Research: conducting and initiating research in one of the above-mentioned fields, preferably including application of CFD to wave-structure interaction. This potentially becomes an enabler for nature-inclusive design of coastal structures. Research should cover both fundamental and practical aspects. The research portfolio will be developed in cooperation with colleagues both within the section and elsewhere.

* Valorization: the candidate is expected to acquire funding for these projects through cooperation with the private sector, government and / or EU or Dutch national projects and research grants.

*Organization: a small portion of the positions’ responsibilities is devoted to management activities in the department or faculty, e.g. participation in department and faculty committees.      

The candidate: holds MSc and PhD degrees in a relevant area such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a strongly related field; is an experienced researcher and can demonstrate this through publications in scientific journals; has worked on applied projects in the relevant field for government and/or private sector. The candidate has experience in academic education and / or course programs for engineering professionals. The candidate can generate enthusiasm among students. The candidate has followed educational training or is willing to do so.

In addition, the candidate has a good network that is relevant for the department in e.g.  private sector, government, and/or academia.    

At the start of the tenure-track you will be appointed as Assistant Professor for the duration of six years. Section leader, department leaders and you will agree upon expected performance and (soft) skills. You will receive formal feedback on performance and skills during annual assessment meetings and the mid-term evaluation. If the performance and skills are evaluated positively at the end of the tenure track, you will be appointed in a permanent Assistant Professor position.

TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount for health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. An International Children’s Centre offers childcare and an international primary school. Dual Career Services offers support to accompanying partners. 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.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. If you have less than five years of experience and do not yet have your teaching certificate, we allow you up to three years to obtain this.

Delft University of Technology

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.

https://www.tudelft.nl

Faculty Civil Engineering and Geosciences

The Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences of Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) provides leading international research and education, with innovation and sustainability as central themes. Research and education are closely interwoven and address societal challenges. The Faculty consists of 28 sections divided over 7 departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering , Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Watermanagement.

The Department of Hydraulic Engineering is mainly concerned with major surface water bodies such as rivers, estuaries and seas. The focus is on understanding, designing and implementing human interventions in the natural environment for the discharge of water, for protection against water, for transport over water and for building in water.

The assistant professor will be working within the section of Hydraulic Structures & Flood Risk (HSFR) and Coastal Engineering (CE). The Section HSFR focuses on research and education related to hydraulic engineering systems and structures, probabilistic design and flood risk management. The group aims to do top-level research and provides  excellent academic education for future generations of (hydraulic) engineers. Research and education are based on the traditionally strong Dutch skills in flood protection (e.g. Delta works) and recently developed approaches in the field of reliability- and risk-based design of hydraulic engineering systems. The CE section focuses on research and education related to coastal engineering systems, structures and integrated coastal management, with a more recently added focus on building with nature interventions. The group aims to provide an excellent academic education for future generations of coastal engineers, based on the Dutch experience and history. The group generates and disseminates academic knowledge in an internationally highly respected Dutch tradition.          

https://www.tudelft.nl/en/ceg/