Working in close cooperation with the other professors in the Faculty and Department, the candidate will play a leading and inspiring role in strengthening and broadening our fundamental research portfolio and teaching programs in sustainable technology engineering. As such, applicants will be selected based on their potential to initiate and lead novel scientific research, develop and contribute to modern educational programs and invest in international networks.
The successful appointee will be expected to:
- be an outstanding scientist within the field of heat transfer and thermodynamics, with a focus on fundamental aspects of multiscale and multiphase heat transfer in reacting flows in combination with advanced thermodynamics (theoretical, numerical, and experimental);
- have a clear and inspiring vision on the future development of the field;
- have a passion for teaching and for developing education that cultivates student-learning (You hold a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) for Dutch Universities, a similar qualification, or are willing to obtain this);
- be an excellent and inspiring teacher and coach, with an ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and with managerial skills that can make a difference;
- be actively involved in the relevant academic networks and able to engage with both science and industry;
- be able to demonstrate a track record in successfully obtaining grant funding;
- • have strong communication skills in English. Mastering the Dutch language is not a prerequisite but should be a goal from the beginning.
INFORMATION AND APPLICATION
An executive search exercise is being undertaken by Perrett Laver to assist the recruitment committee. Applications should consist of a covering letter explaining motivation and qualifications for the position and a full curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.
Dr Annabelle McLaren-Thomson may be contacted for informal enquiries and questions about the post on +31 (0) 20 240 4370 or annabelle.thomson@perrettlaver.com.
Applications can be uploaded at www.perrettlaver.com/candidates, quoting reference number
4411. The deadline for applications for this position is 09:00 am (CET) on Friday 19th June 2020.
Applications will be considered by the recruitment committee, and preliminarily shortlisted candidates will subsequently be invited for informal conversations with the University, after which a formal shortlist of candidates will be invited for interview and campus visits. Selection of and negotiations with the preferred candidate will take place thereafter.