We are seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor of Health Monitoring and Maintenance Strategies for Large-Scale Transport and Logistics, with a particular fascination for systems’ condition maintenance, fault detection and recovery. Mechanical systems are becoming larger in size, consisting of more connected and interacting (mechanical/control) components, and are aimed at carrying out ever more complex (transport) tasks. With this it becomes more and more challenging to ensure that the systems will keep operating close to optimality under all conditions, even in the face of potential component / mechanical failures. This is especially the case for those domains regarding an increased move from human operated to more autonomously operated tasks. As assistant professor you will combine sensor techniques, big data and active communication technology in order to optimally design and operate future systems in dynamically varying, possibly harsh conditions onshore, offshore, and near shore. You will make an active contribution to the group’s research and education curriculum for both the Bachelor and Master engineering programs. Initiating and carrying out high-level research projects and publishing research in leading journals are essential parts of the job.

A tenure-track position of six years is offered for an assistant professorship. Based on performance indicators agreed upon at the start of the appointment, a decision will be made by the fifth year whether to offer you a permanent faculty position.
For an associate professorship position other conditions apply.

Applicants should have the following qualifications:
• A PhD and/or strong track record in the domain of health/condition monitoring for (large-scale) industrial, mechanical or maritime (transport) systems.
• Excellent ability of abstraction for both qualitative and quantitative modelling.
• Skilled in analyzing large amounts of data, i.e., possessing big data processing skills.
• Affinity with maintenance strategies, situational awareness, system identification, (predictive) control techniques.
• Excellent scientific credentials or extensive relevant practical experience.
• Experience with and ability to work in teams in an academic, interdisciplinary environment with engineers as well as people in other disciplines.
• Good didactic qualities and experience in teaching.

Fixed-term contract: tenure track.

The 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. The TU Delft sets specific standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The 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.

For more information about this position, please contact dr. R.R. Negenborn, phone: +31 (0)15-2786718, e-mail: r.r.negenborn@tudelft.nl. To apply, please submit a detailed and up-to-date CV, a motivation letter, research plan, teaching statement, contact data of three references and a copy of the publication or engineering report you are most proud of.
Please e-mail your application by 31 January 2018 to Nathalie van Benthem, application-3mE@tudelft.nl. When applying for this position, please refer to vacancy number 3mE17-63.

Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated.

Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology (the 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. The TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At the TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. The TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

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Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

The Transport Engineering and Logistics (TEL) section, part of the Department of Maritime and Transport Technology, proposes, educates and provides new methods for design, control, automation, simulation, and optimization of mono- and multi-machine transport systems. The research and teaching involve the use of basic principles and applied engineering, with applications in transport and handling equipment, container/bulk terminals, port/intermodal logistics, and autonomous transport systems. Of particular interest are innovative concepts within and surrounding the domain of waterborne transport operations and logistics (https://www.tudelft.nl/3me/organisatie/afdelingen/maritime-and-transport-technology/research/transport-engineering-and-logistics/).