The Department of Design, Production and Management (DPM) of the Faculty of Engineering Technology  aims at understanding and improving design and engineering processes. Focal points in this research field are the development of methods and tools for product design against the background of the requirements and constraints of the entire product life cycle. In design engineering research at DPM, the focus is on understanding and improving products, systems and related design processes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic assistant professor in the Department of Design, Production and Management, who is passionate about education in sustainable products and energy systems, as well as multidisciplinary design-driven energy research.

In the Sustainable Products and Energy Systems (SPES) group of DPM, multidisciplinary design-driven research and education is focussed on the optimal use and integration of sustainable energy technologies in products, buildings and local infrastructures. Designs of sustainable energy systems are developed, analysed and improved by means of simulation, prototyping and testing of real applications. A strong interest exists in optimized applications of solar energy technologies in buildings and mobility as well as hybrid energy systems with storage, that support enhanced user interactions and acceptance, flexibility of energy systems, low costs and reduced environmental impacts.

In the position of assistant professor you are responsible for collaborative research tasks in multidisciplinary research projects of SPES with colleagues at DPM, UT, FPC and external academic and industrial partners. Research projects topics could be: smart energy systems, solar photovoltaics, sustainable mobility and the circular society.

Further you are responsible for the execution and improvement of teaching in the following international Bachelor and Master programs: Industrial Design Engineering, Sustainable Energy Technology and Mechanical Engineering. This will include supervision of students at the Bachelor, Master and PhD level and teaching of courses, e.g. on sustainable design, solar energy and building-integrated energy systems.

Are you passionate about design-driven research on sustainable energy systems?

• You have a doctoral degree related to design engineering, multidisciplinary energy research and/or data analytics of solar energy, distributed energy systems and storage;
• You have recent and relevant publications in the topic areas of the job description;
• You are a clear communicator and team player with excellent interpersonal skills. You have shown experience with and enthusiasm for undertaking collaborative projects with a high degree of responsibility and independence;
• Your communication skills in English are excellent. Mastering the Dutch language is not a prerequisite but should be a goal from the beginning;
• You have a passion for teaching and you hold a University Teaching Qualification for Dutch Universities, a similar qualification, or are willing to obtain this;
• Excellence in working with data, platforms/languages (e.g. Python, C++, etc.), and CAD software (e.g. Solidworks, Pro/Engineer etc.). 

The following aspects are an advantage but can also be developed over time.

• Experience with collaborative projects with academics and industry, and working in international environments;
• Experience with acquisition and proposal writing;
• Experience with Life Cycle Analysis;
• Experience in online/distance learning modes of education.

• You will be appointed for two years, with the prospect of a permanent position after a positive evaluation. The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues in which internationalization is an important part of the strategic agenda;
• A fulltime position with a gross salary between € 3.746,- and € 5.826,- 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.