Within the department Library and Information Services our program and project management team is currently thriving The Smart Campus & Living Labs (SC&LL) program as TU/e aims to transform our campus into a living laboratory, where researchers, students and our real-estate and facility management organisation can experiment with new, cutting-edge technologies. Researchers use our campus as a test-bed and showcase for their innovation. Students engage in Challenge-Based Learning and test their solutions in real-life conditions. Service departments build a smart campus by developing solutions that make our campus become more sustainable, efficient and increasing the overall User Experience of people on campus.
The SC&LL program is one of the 6 programs of the Digitization strategy of the TU/e. The program is steered by the director of Library and Information Systems (LIS) and of Real Estate, and chaired by Isabelle Reymen, also Scientific Director of TU/e innovation Space.
Key to achieve the aims of the SC&LL program is a central data platform that we are realising at the moment together with an IT partner. This cloud-based data platform can offer researchers, students and service departments real-time access to data coming from various sensors within our campus buildings, outside environment and other IoT sensors. This requires not only connecting the IoT-data using standard interfaces but also building an efficient process to obtain the necessary permission from data/building owners, privacy & ethics, or other stakeholders that need to be involved.
We are now at a stage where we can hook up more IoT sensors and data analytics to the platform, with the goal to improve sustainability, optimize operations, and foster innovation. By engaging our community in real-world experimentation, we create a dynamic environment for research, learning, and societal impact.
Example Projects
that can be considered for our program
: - connecting sensors that measure occupancy in various spaces, to optimize use of e.g. lecture rooms and meetings rooms;
- connect sensors for temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, lighting usage, and HVAC systems (in combination with occupancy measurements) to improve energy efficiency and occupant comfort in campus buildings;
- develop smart parking solutions on campus by installing sensors and implement smart navigation solutions;
- install sensors for various predictive maintenance tasks;
- monitor and improve environmental quality on campus, including air and water quality;
- connect sensors of Living Labs set-up by researchers and teachers.
The Job:
We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled IT savvy Project & Community Manager to play a crucial role in expanding and enriching our Smart Campus & Living Labs ecosystem. You report to the Smart Campus & Living Labs program manager, Rein v.d. Bosch.
In this exciting and multifaceted position, you will engage in:
Project Management - Lead the development and implementation of projects that integrate data from various sources across our smart campus into a central cloud-based data platform. This includes data from IoT sensors, building management systems, and other relevant sources, and BI-dashboards that display relevant information;
- Manage projects that become part of the Smart Campus & Living Labs programme; you are the interface between the IT-partner that builds the platform and interfaces, the internal IT organisation, procurement of sensors, and stakeholders from various parts of the university (service departments, real-estate, researchers and teachers from departments);
- Collaborate with researchers and students on projects that require campus data for innovative research and educational purposes;
- Oversee project budgets, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring successful project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
Community Management - Build and grow an active user community of Living Lab practitioners across different departments and faculties;
- Coordinate and support existing Living Labs, providing guidance, resources, and networking opportunities;
- Stimulate the development of new Living Labs, identifying opportunities (ideas and funding) for innovative research and experimentation in real-world campus settings;
- Engage with campus users, researchers, and external partners to promote the Living Lab concept and facilitate collaboration;
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance the visibility and impact of the Smart Campus & Living Labs program.