Within the Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET), the Department of Biomechanical Engineering is specialized in the application area of Biomedical Technology, integrating the tools of several mechanical engineering disciplines in the study of aspects of human functioning. The Department of Mechanics of Solids, Surfaces and Systems combines structural dynamics with precision engineering and control engineering. Both departments have strong research lines in robotics and human-machine interfacing. They have access to excellent infrastructure, such as the DesignLab, the Rapid Prototyping Lab and several research and construction labs.

On the cross-road of both departments is an opening for a highly motivated assistant professor in the area of Data Analytics for Robotic Control.

Are you ready to contribute to developing live saving new technologies?

• Contribute to the existing research lines, from advice to actual prototyping, and supervision of bachelor, master and PhD students. Your specific contribution would be to automatically analyze and interpret the continuous flow of data from sensory information systems to control robots in complex environments, and to develop such systems;
• Initiate and acquire funding for new research activities, actively look for (international) partners to build consortia;
• Contribute to the educational programs of the departments. These include Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering on bachelor and master level.
• You have affinity with mechanics or robotic systems.

• You hold a PhD in technical sciences;
• You have a strong interest in operating at crossroads of different disciplines;
• You have knowledge of and experience in data analytics;
• You have good communication skills;
• You have a passion for, or the ambition to become a creative teacher;
• You have motivation to work in the biomedical field.

Are you up for the challenge to improve the world with your research as well as teaching on this state of the art technology?

INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

For further information, please contact prof.dr.ir Bart Koopman; email h.f.j.m.koopman@utwente.nl, phone +31 53 4892465.

You will be appointed for two years, with the prospect of a permanent position after a positive evaluation within a very stimulating scientific environment. The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues in which internationalization is an important part of the strategic agenda.

• A gross salary between € 3.255,- and € 5.656,- per month, depending on experience and qualifications;
• A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%;
• A solid pension scheme;
• Minimum of 29 holidays in case of full-time employment;
• Possibilities to save up holidays for sabbatical leave;
• Professional and personal development programs;
• A high degree of responsibility and independence, while collaborating with close colleagues, researchers and other university staff is strongly encouraged.

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which leads change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university of the Netherlands; divided over five faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. We have a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out groundbreaking research.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Because of our diversity values we do particularly support women to apply.

The Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET) is one of the five faculties of the University of Twente. ET combines Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering. Our faculty has approximately 1800 bachelor and master students, 400 employees and 150 PhD candidates. The departments of the faculty cooperatively conduct the educational programmes and participate in interdisciplinary research projects, programmes and the research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centra and Digital Society Institute.