In this role as Assistant Professor, you will strengthen our research and teaching and are expected to:

- Perform scientific research in (1) quantitative models of integrated freight transportation and logistics systems, (2) representation of freight transport in models of the traffic system and (3) more climate friendly, equitable and resilient freight & logistic systems.

- Develop a compelling research vision within these themes, in which the use of AI and data analytics methods play a central role.

- Closely collaborate with the other research labs in the T&P department, and become an active member of the TU Delft AI Labs Initiative (https://www.tudelft.nl/ai/tu-delft-ai-labs).

- Support education at TU Delft by leading at least one course (4-5 EC) at MSc level on Freight & Logistics Systems and contribute to several other MSc level courses in the broader topic area of transport system engineering and modelling.

- Interact with a range of national and international stakeholders including transport and logistics experts, industry partners, and policy makers.

- Contribute to the acquisition of (personal or project) research grants from domestic and international research programmes.

- Continuously work on your growth towards a position of associate professor based on a clear development plan, a coaching arrangement and professional training.

You have an MSc and a PhD degree in a relevant field of science (for example operations research, econometrics, transportation engineering) with a track record in research proven by high level publications.

You have strong English language skills that allow you to work independently and either a command of the Dutch language or a willingness to learn the basics within three years.

Preferably, you have experience with

• research with AI approaches for descriptive, predictive or optimization models.
• teaching including courses and supervision of students at MSc level.
• research valorisation including connections to relevant, international professional networks.

A tenure-track position is offered for six years. In the fifth year we’ll decide if you will be offered a permanent faculty position, based on performance indicators agreed upon at the start of the appointment. We expect that you have the potential to grow towards an Associate Professor and/or Full Professor role in the future.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. We expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years if you have less than five years of teaching experience. This is provided by the TU Delft UTQ programme.
TU Delft sets high standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer courses to learn the Dutch language within three years.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation. An International Children's Centre offers childcare and there is an international primary school.

Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context. At TU Delft we embrace diversity and aim to be as inclusive as possible (see our Code of Conduct). Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale.

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Faculty Civil Engineering and Geosciences

The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource depletion, urbanisation and the availability of clean water, conducted  in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced that Open Science helps to achieve our goals and supports its scientists in integrating Open Science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.

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