The department of Electrical Sustainable Energy is offering a tenure track position at the level of Assistant Professor within the PVMD group with focus on Photovoltatronics. The digitization of the electrical energy system requires intelligent autonomous components. Endowing components of photovoltaic systems with intelligence requires combining photovoltaic technology with micro- and power-electronics, sensors, energy storage, wireless communication and computer science. The candidate will contribute to courses on energy conversion, physics of semiconductors and electric devices, and system engineering. This position is intended to strengthen our research line in Digital Power Systems.

Candidates should have (1) a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline, with outstanding academic credentials, (2) several years of working experience as a Postdoctoral Researcher in an academic institution, and (3) the ambition to be a future scientific leader in the area of Photovoltatronics.

An excellent academic track record reflected by publications in the leading international journals is required. You should have a demonstrated ability to initiate and direct research projects and to obtain external funding. Experience in teaching and mentoring is considered an advantage. You also have an open personality and good communication skills. Demonstrated ability in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of the Dutch language is an advantage.

Fixed-term contract: Tenure.

At the start of the tenure-track you will be appointed as Assistant Professor for the duration of six years. Section leader, department leaders and you will agree upon expected performance and (soft) skills. You will receive formal feedback on performance and skills during annual assessment meetings and the mid-term evaluation. If the performance and skills are evaluated positively at the end of the tenure track, you will be appointed in a permanent Assistant Professor position.

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.

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

Faculty Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) is known worldwide for its high academic quality and the social relevance of its research programmes. The faculty’s excellent facilities accentuate its international position in teaching and research. Within this interdisciplinary and international setting the faculty employs more than 1100 employees, including about 400 graduate students and about 2100 students. Together they work on a broad range of technical innovations in the fields of sustainable energy, telecommunications, microelectronics, embedded systems, computer and software engineering, interactive multimedia and applied mathematics.

The research in the Department of Electrical Sustainable Energy, headed by Professor Miro Zeman, is inspired by the technical, scientific and societal challenges originating from the transition towards a more sustainable society and focuses on three areas:

• DC Systems, Energy Conversion and Storage (DCE&S)

• Photovoltaic Materials and Devices (PVMD)

• Intelligent Electrical Power Grids (IEPG)

The Electrical Sustainable Energy Department provides expertise in each of these areas throughout the entire energy system chain. This is supported by the unique Electrical Sustainable Power lab, which seamlessly integrates R&D activities and equipment from the three groups of the department.

The PVMD group’s research and educational activities are in the field of solar energy and in particular, the direct conversion of solar energy into electricity using the photovoltaic (PV) technology. The research focus is in four areas namely i) solar energy materials, ii) hybrid tandem solar cells, iii) smart PV modules, and iv) PV systems. In the PV system area, the group focuses on design of PV systems for integration in urban environment such as buildings, facades, vehicles, or special applications such as electricity for chemical processes.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our faculty. 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.   

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