The SDPO research group is seeking two tenure track assistant or associate professors in one or more of the areas related to:
• Maritime risk and safety assessment
• Maritime economic modelling
• Advanced (statistical) modeling of maritime operations

It is the intention that the research areas of the candidate are applied to topics relevant for the Netherlands and broader European Union maritime industry. These interests include: specialized and value added complex vessels, superyachts, unmanned and autonomous ships, inland ships and dealing with the maritime energy transition. It is also expected that the candidate’s experience and research line will complement and contribute to at least one of the existing research themes within the broader department of Maritime and Transport Technology:
• Safe, autonomous, and complex ships
• Coordinated multi-machine transport and logistics
• Sustainable drive and energy systems
• Reliable large floating systems

Responsibilities of the tenure track position include publication of peer-reviewed journal papers and acquisition of research funding. The candidate should be able to acquire funding for these projects through cooperation with the private sector, government and/or EU or Dutch national projects and research grants. A good network in academia, the private sector, government and research institutes is relevant. Practical experience within the maritime industry will be valued, as well as experience in teaching academic courses and supervising graduation research projects. 

Another important responsibility is the development and teaching of one or more BSc/MSc courses and (co-)supervision of BSc/MSc students, project teams, design projects and PhD candidates. An additional portion of the position’s responsibilities is devoted to management activities such as participation in department and faculty committees.

A Tenure Track, a process leading up to a permanent appointment with the prospect of becoming an Associate or Full Professor, offers young, talented academics a clear and attractive career path. We offer a structured career and personal development program designed to offer individual academics as much support as possible. For more information about the Tenure Track and the personal development program, please visit www.tudelft.nl/tenuretrack.

The candidate of either of the two positions should:
• Have obtained a PhD from an internationally recognized institution in naval architecture, ship design, or other related fields;
• Have a clear track record of high-end research as evidenced in part via their peer-reviewed publication record;
• Demonstrate the potential to initiate, acquire, execute, and coordinate research projects. This includes a vision on how to develop a new, independent research line that is complementary to current research in the SDPO section;
• Have a clear vision on modern engineering education. The candidate can inspire students and develop their passion for and knowledge of ship design, production, and operations. This includes the capability to define thesis topics and supervise bachelor, MSc, and PhD students;
• Be motivated and have the ability to contribute to organizational tasks of the department such as outreach and valorization
• Be proficient in English, and, for foreign candidates, the willingness to learn the Dutch language;
• Have experience with the academic environment and are aware of inclusiveness values of TU Delft.

Fixed-term contract: tenure track (6 years with the prospect of a permanent contract).

At the start of the tenure-track you will be appointed as an Assistant or Associate Professor for the duration of six years. Section leader, the leader of the department 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 or Associate 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.

Technische Universiteit Delft

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognised level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

Faculty Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

The Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (3mE) Faculty trains committed engineering students, young researchers, PhD candidates and post-doctoral researchers in groundbreaking scientific research in the fields of mechanical, maritime and materials engineering. 3mE is the epitome of a dynamic, innovative faculty, with a European scope that contributes demonstrable economic and social benefits. Within 3mE, the vision of the department of Maritime and Transport Technology is to “contribute to solving global challenges by educating new generations of socially responsible engineers and expanding the frontiers of the maritime and transport engineering sciences.

The Ship Design, Production & Operation (SDPO) research group is part of the Department of Maritime and Transport Technology within the Faculty of 3mE. SDPO covers research related to design, engineering, production, repair and operation of ships and other floating marine objects including their machinery and electric equipment.