A floating lab for expeditions in extreme polar winters or a roadmap for the quantum internet. At TU Delft we continuously work on ground-breaking projects. IT has become an indispensable part of this research. That is why you, as an experienced specialist in IT innovation, support researchers, teachers and students in understanding and use of the newest technology in the best possible way. Inspired and with energy you will take on the challenge to introduce innovations in this technologically exciting and intellectually challenging environment.

This is the job

Fostering new ideas in the field of IT and introducing innovations that make a difference for researchers and students at our university. That’s what it is about for you. It might be software that allows scientists to easily manage their research data, or a new solution in which teachers can collect the homework of their students. You are the one who will discover, assess and introduce these potential IT services.

All research and each project is unique and requires specific IT solutions. It is up to you to find out what exactly is needed. For this you will proactively engage with scientists, teachers, deans, the board of the university and other stakeholders. You have a feel for the dynamics and dilemmas of a project and you know how to uncover the underlying questions and wishes. Having done that you then proceed to find out which IT solutions and technology can support the projects in the best way.

Do you see opportunities for introducing certain innovative solutions? Are you abreast of the latest trends, for example, the move towards generating open source software as output of the researcher? This is when your initiative-rich attitude will come into play. Passionately you will advise on how to translate innovations into practical applications and infrastructural projects. And full of energy you will go about gathering support and creating momentum and possibilities. You do this through a collaborative approach, bringing together colleagues with comparable problems and taking the lead in furthering a common vision.

Such a collaborative approach is a pivotal element in your work: not only to advise on a project level, but always bringing a strategic view to identify the advantages of technology for the university as a whole. For this you will engage inside and outside TU Delft with other education and research institutes such as SURF, 4TU, and other communities nationally and internationally.

This is what you bring

• PhD-degree in the field of one of the core areas of TU Delft: science, engineering or design.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in an academic surrounding.
• Thorough vocational skills and passion when it comes to IT innovation.
• The ability to comfortably engage with stakeholders of different backgrounds, from scientists or developers to the top of our university. You know how to gain trust and enthuse people for your ideas.
• Pro-activeness and energy to shape your own job.
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in English.

Fixed-term contract: 1 year with the prospect of extension.

This is our offering

• A salary between € 4.294,- and € 5.513,- monthly (on a full-time basis).
• An 8.3% year-end bonus.
• A customizable compensation package.
• Flexible work-times and/or the opportunity to work from home.
• Maternity leave with partly continued payment.
• Access to child care for TU Delft employees.
• Participation in our health coach program.
• The offer encompasses a temporary appointment for 1 year, with the prospect of extension.

Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology (or TU Delft) is a versatile university offering education and performing research on an internationally renowned level in the field of technology. Education, research and design focuses strongly on societal applicability. TU Delft develops technology for the next generations focusing on sustainability, security and economic vitality. At TU Delft you work in an environment where technical sciences and the society meet each other. TU Delft consists of 8 faculties, the university corporate office, unique laboratories, research institutes and research schools.

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Your place in the university

Do you know that TU Delft scores high on employee satisfaction? Innovation is all around and researchers and students are working on the future of for instance bio- and quantum nanoscience, chemical engineering and radiation research for medical purposes. Your department of IT Innovation is in the middle of that because we enable these important developments by offering the right IT tools. We are continuously running pilots and innovation projects, so  you will work closely with our colleagues in the Shared Service Center ICT.

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