Research IT Consultant

Are you an IT enthusiast who wants to rise above yourself, in your profession and as a person? At the TU/e, scientists and students continuously create the unthinkable. The strength of the IT landscape is their key to success and, hence, so are you. These creative minds expect you to offer them a solution for tomorrow that doesn’t exist today. Together we are building the high performance backbone that this epicenter of science and technology demands. Are you driven by taking ownership and do you have an entrepreneurial mindset? We like to get in touch with you!

The position
As a Technical Departmental Research IT consultant and technical solutions expert you act as a connector between a scientific department, and the central IT organization. You act on the unique IT needs that exist within the research department and translate the needs of the scientific staff into proposals for sustainable IT solutions. In addition, you provide solicited and unsolicited advice on issues at the interface of the department and IT, including a pioneering role in setting up innovative (specialistic) solutions. You are part of a multidisciplinary team in which you share your knowledge and expertise. This enables you to facilitate researchers at TU/e level in conducting their research. You facilitate in the needs of research, so that scientists can focus on their most innovative work. You will also have the opportunity to build up an extensive network and to specialize in relevant research areas.

The departments
Position 1:

With over 260 (assistant, associate and full) professors, 730 PhD and EngD students, almost 1500 Bachelor students and 830 Master students the department of Electrical Engineering and the department of Applied Physics and Science education represent a large section of research at the TU/e. By performing top of the line fundamental and applied research and maintaining strong ties with industry both departments contribute significantly to progress in science, engineering and innovation in and beyond the region.

Position 2:

With over 170 (assistant, associate and full) professors, 575 PhD and EngD students, 1850 Bachelor students and 930 Master students, the department of Industrial Design and the department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences integrate engineering, business, social sciences and humanities to advance high-quality research and excellence in education. By uniting these disciplines, they create meaningful technology-based impact and address current challenges in industry, government, and society.

The university’s relationship with the high-tech industry in the Brainport region means that staff and students contribute directly to the development of technological innovations with real-world relevance. Several successful spin-offs have originated from the departments and our staff participates in many national and international research consortia.

An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

• A monthly salary of minimum €3.546,- to maximum €6.433,- for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 10/11 collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities).
• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.

Here you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!