Assistant or Associate Professor Specialising in Fundamental Astrodynamics

31 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Research Field

Technology

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

2 Jul 2023 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

At the Section Astrodynamics and Space missions we are offering an academic career track position at the level of assistant or associate professor specialising in Fundamental Astrodynamics. The successful candidate has a strong theoretical and demonstrated background in Astrodynamics, including the orbital dynamics of satellite systems using analytical, semi-analytical, and/or numerical methods for trajectory design and/or optimization applied to, for example, spacecraft motion about planets, planetary satellites, asteroids, comets and/or libration points. This position will have a strong educational focus (at least 50%) allowing to work intensively with our international group of MSc students. The candidate is expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate courses and support the coordination of the MSc degree program. In addition, the candidate is expected to contribute to the research program.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

• PhD degree in Astrodynamics or related research area;
• Experience in delivering high-quality teaching at BSc and MSc university levels, including demonstrated capability to define thesis topics and supervise MSc students;
• Solid numerical/coding skills;
• Publication record that demonstrates research in the field of Astrodynamics (e.g., trajectory design and optimization for Earth-bound missions or missions in our solar system);
• Experience in writing proposals for external funding;
• Active international network of contacts;
• Excellent coordination, communication and soft skills;
• Open minded and team player.

Additional Information
Benefits

This position is offered as an Academic Career Track position (0.8 – 1.0 FTE). During the Academic Career Track, we expect you to grow towards an Associate Professor position within a maximum of eight years, for which a position will be available. With other Academic Career Track colleagues, you will participate in the Academic Career Track Development programme, where you are offered ample opportunities to develop yourself in the areas of Education, Research, Societal Impact & Innovation, and Leadership & Organisation. You will regularly discuss your development and results with senior staff based on a personalized development and performance criteria agreed upon at the start of your Academic Career Track. You will start with a temporary contract that will be converted to a permanent contract no later than 12 -18 months after a positive evaluation, based on continuous confidence in your development potential and fit in the organisation.

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 as part of the Academic Career Track Development 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.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (based on scale 13: € 5.506,00 - € 6.702,00). The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged and you can work partly from home.

For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service . This service addresses the needs of new international employees and those of their partners and families. The Coming to Delft Service offers personalised assistance during the preparation of the relocation, finding housing and schools for children (if applicable). In addition, a Dual Career Programme for partners is offered. The Coming to Delft Service will do their best to help you settle in the Netherlands.

Selection process

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 2 July 2023 via the application button and upload your motivation and CV.

• A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Additional comments

For more information on the Planetary Exploration section, visit TU Delft Planetary Exploration or contact Pieter Visser, [email protected] .

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/328512/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Delft University of Technology

Country

Netherlands

City

Delft

Postal Code

2628 CD

Street

Mekelweg 2

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/328512/assistant-or-associate-professor-specia…

Contact

City

Delft

Website

http://www.tudelft.nl/

Street

Mekelweg 2

Postal Code

2628 CD

STATUS: EXPIRED