Assistant / Associate Professor on Programmable Infrastructures

Updated: over 1 year ago
Deadline: 01 Sep 2022

The Faculty of TPM invites candidates to study the effects of digitalization via a Tenure Track position as assistant/associate professor programmable infrastructures

As more advanced forms of computing become feasible, new opportunities and possibilities loom in a variety of infrastructure domains. For example, in the form of new mobility services in the context of transportation, or smart energy in energy systems. However, the digital transformation projects foreseen for existing infrastructure industries contain a challenge.

Digitalization opens up dazzling new possibilities, but also can have fundamental consequences for what services are being developed and how these are going to be provided to society. These developments in turn can influence how society evolves.

However, in-depth knowledge and reflection on the role of particularly computing and its influence on societal development via digitalization of infrastructures is largely absent. Digitalization efforts take place in an "ecosystem" which revamped how software is produced defining digital transformation via cloud services, mobile devices and IoT offerings (current day computational infrastructures). How do such trends in computing influence the provision and development of services in infrastructure domains such as for example mobility? How does the vision of programmable infrastructures play out in the provision and development of infrastructure services in energy or mobility? How far and in what way are these shaped by computational infrastructures? How do digititalization projects affect the realization of societal or public values? How do responsibilities and accountability with regard to infrastructure service provision change as a result of increased digitalization? To what extent do technology companies influence the current developments in fields such as energy, mobility?

You will be part of the Organisation & Governance section in the Department of Multi-Actor Systems at the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management. The section focuses on the governance of infrastructure systems such as water, energy, transport, urban or health systems from the perspective of social sciences and public administration in particular, and contributes to analysing institutional implications and improving decision-making processes.

You will contribute to the group's research which investigates the role of computational infrastructures (cloud + mobile devices) concentrated in the hands of a few technology companies and its implications for digitalization of infrastructures and society more generally. Specifically, you will contribute to the development of the field of “programmable infrastructures” which we use to refer to the political, economic and technological vision that advocates for the introduction of computational infrastructures onto our coventional material infrastructures (e.g. transport, energy, ports, etc.).

The TT position programmable infrastructures increases our understanding about the role of computational infrastructures in transforming conventional material infrastructures using digitalization. It focuses particularly on the role and influence of service providers on ongoing efforts in digitalization and the development of new digital services in infrastructure sectors. The TT position would conduct research into how the vision of programmable infrastructures influences the shaping of these infrastructure industries and assesses its societal implications in terms of the realization of public values.

We are looking for someone who has:

  • A PhD degree and a background in computer science, software engineering, infrastructure studies. Knowledge of current day software engineering practices and/or cloud and mobile ecosystem is a plus.
  • Experience with and a track record (publications) which investigates the effects of the organizational and/or institutional consequences of digitalization in infrastructures and in particular in at least one of the research areas of the group
  • Affinity with the public domain, and ability and interest to collaborate cross disciplanry boundaries and work/collaborate with practitioners
  • Enthusiasm for and relevant experience in academic teaching and supervision
  • A team oriented attitude, and strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Professional proficiency in the Dutch language or willingess to acquire it
  • Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written

We offer talented academics a clear and attractive career path with the expectation that you will have the potential to grow into a full professor position in the future. If you perform well, the intention is to convert your contract into a permanent one. At the start of your employment, agreements will be made about this based on our performance indicators.

During the selection procedure, it will be determined, depending on your background and experience, whether you are eligible for an assistant professor Tenure Track position or an associate professor.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. We expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years if you have less than five years of teaching experience. This is provided by the TU Delft UTQ programme.

TU Delft sets high standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer courses to learn the Dutch language within three years.

The TU Delft sets specific standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. If you have less than five years of teaching experience and do not yet have your teaching certificate, you get the chance to obtain this within three years.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (salary indication for Assistant Professor: € 3.974 - € 6.181. Salary indication for Associate Professor € 5.506 - € 7.362).

The 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.

Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice can support with advice for you and your accompanying partner about your individual settling needs in the Netherlands. Once arrived you can be supported with individual consults and diverse workshops. Located on Campus are the International Children’s Centre and an international primary school, which are subject to availability as well as several bilingual schools in the nearby surrounding.

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context. At TU Delft we embrace diversity and aim to be as inclusive as possible (see our Code of Conduct ). Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale.

Challenge. Change. Impact! 

With its excellent education and research at the intersection of technology, society and policy, the Faculty of TPM makes an important contribution to solving complex technical-social issues, such as energy transition, mobility, digitalisation, water management and (cyber) security.
We combine insights from the engineering sciences, the social and the humanities. We develop robust models and designs, are internationally oriented and have an extensive network with knowledge institutions, companies, social organisations and governments.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact section leader Organisation & Governance, Dr. Mark de Bruijne, email: [email protected]

For more information about the application procedure, please contact Martine van de Vorst, HR Advisor, email: [email protected]

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 1 September 2022 via the application button and upload your motivation and CV.

  • You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
  • A pre-Employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
  • Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

The Faculty of TPM invites candidates to study the effects of digitalization via a Tenure Track position as assistant/associate professor programmable infrastructures

As more advanced forms of computing become feasible, new opportunities and possibilities loom in a variety of infrastructure domains. For example, in the form of new mobility services in the context of transportation, or smart energy in energy systems. However, the digital transformation projects foreseen for existing infrastructure industries contain a challenge.

Digitalization opens up dazzling new possibilities, but also can have fundamental consequences for what services are being developed and how these are going to be provided to society. These developments in turn can influence how society evolves.

However, in-depth knowledge and reflection on the role of particularly computing and its influence on societal development via digitalization of infrastructures is largely absent. Digitalization efforts take place in an "ecosystem" which revamped how software is produced defining digital transformation via cloud services, mobile devices and IoT offerings (current day computational infrastructures). How do such trends in computing influence the provision and development of services in infrastructure domains such as for example mobility? How does the vision of programmable infrastructures play out in the provision and development of infrastructure services in energy or mobility? How far and in what way are these shaped by computational infrastructures? How do digititalization projects affect the realization of societal or public values? How do responsibilities and accountability with regard to infrastructure service provision change as a result of increased digitalization? To what extent do technology companies influence the current developments in fields such as energy, mobility?

You will be part of the Organisation & Governance section in the Department of Multi-Actor Systems at the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management. The section focuses on the governance of infrastructure systems such as water, energy, transport, urban or health systems from the perspective of social sciences and public administration in particular, and contributes to analysing institutional implications and improving decision-making processes.

You will contribute to the group's research which investigates the role of computational infrastructures (cloud + mobile devices) concentrated in the hands of a few technology companies and its implications for digitalization of infrastructures and society more generally. Specifically, you will contribute to the development of the field of “programmable infrastructures” which we use to refer to the political, economic and technological vision that advocates for the introduction of computational infrastructures onto our coventional material infrastructures (e.g. transport, energy, ports, etc.).

The TT position programmable infrastructures increases our understanding about the role of computational infrastructures in transforming conventional material infrastructures using digitalization. It focuses particularly on the role and influence of service providers on ongoing efforts in digitalization and the development of new digital services in infrastructure sectors. The TT position would conduct research into how the vision of programmable infrastructures influences the shaping of these infrastructure industries and assesses its societal implications in terms of the realization of public values.

We are looking for someone who has:

  • A PhD degree and a background in computer science, software engineering, infrastructure studies. Knowledge of current day software engineering practices and/or cloud and mobile ecosystem is a plus.
  • Experience with and a track record (publications) which investigates the effects of the organizational and/or institutional consequences of digitalization in infrastructures and in particular in at least one of the research areas of the group
  • Affinity with the public domain, and ability and interest to collaborate cross disciplanry boundaries and work/collaborate with practitioners
  • Enthusiasm for and relevant experience in academic teaching and supervision
  • A team oriented attitude, and strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Professional proficiency in the Dutch language or willingess to acquire it
  • Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written

We offer talented academics a clear and attractive career path with the expectation that you will have the potential to grow into a full professor position in the future. If you perform well, the intention is to convert your contract into a permanent one. At the start of your employment, agreements will be made about this based on our performance indicators.

During the selection procedure, it will be determined, depending on your background and experience, whether you are eligible for an assistant professor Tenure Track position or an associate professor.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. We expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years if you have less than five years of teaching experience. This is provided by the TU Delft UTQ programme.

TU Delft sets high standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer courses to learn the Dutch language within three years.

The TU Delft sets specific standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. If you have less than five years of teaching experience and do not yet have your teaching certificate, you get the chance to obtain this within three years.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (salary indication for Assistant Professor: € 3.974 - € 6.181. Salary indication for Associate Professor € 5.506 - € 7.362).

The 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.

Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice can support with advice for you and your accompanying partner about your individual settling needs in the Netherlands. Once arrived you can be supported with individual consults and diverse workshops. Located on Campus are the International Children’s Centre and an international primary school, which are subject to availability as well as several bilingual schools in the nearby surrounding.

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context. At TU Delft we embrace diversity and aim to be as inclusive as possible (see our Code of Conduct ). Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale.

Challenge. Change. Impact! 

With its excellent education and research at the intersection of technology, society and policy, the Faculty of TPM makes an important contribution to solving complex technical-social issues, such as energy transition, mobility, digitalisation, water management and (cyber) security.
We combine insights from the engineering sciences, the social and the humanities. We develop robust models and designs, are internationally oriented and have an extensive network with knowledge institutions, companies, social organisations and governments.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact section leader Organisation & Governance, Dr. Mark de Bruijne, email: [email protected]

For more information about the application procedure, please contact Martine van de Vorst, HR Advisor, email: [email protected]

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 1 September 2022 via the application button and upload your motivation and CV.

  • You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
  • A pre-Employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
  • Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.


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