Multiple Assistant Professor positions in Industry 4.0 Operations

Position

Assistant Professor

Irène Curie Fellowship

No

Department(s)

Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences

Reference number

V39.5971

Are you interested in digital twins, blockchain and AI technologies?  Are you an excellent researcher in Operations Management? Do you have expertise in high-tech manufacturing or maintenance operations? Do you have the passion to teach a broad range of courses that prepare students for a successful career? Do you like to work with high-tech companies to see your research applied?

We are looking for two or three new Assistant Professors for the Operations, Planning, Accounting and Control (OPAC) group. Applications at Associate Professor level will also be taken into consideration.

You will initiate, perform, and supervise high-quality research in operations management in the exciting domain of Industry 4.0. Depending on your background and expertise, your research will focus on or more of the following topics:

You are expected to develop a multi-disciplinary research portfolio that has strong emphasis on applicability and impact in high-tech industry.

The OPAC group helps stakeholders across sectors to make smart, informed decisions, thereby contributing to more efficiency, enhanced sustainability, better use of resources and improved Total Cost of Ownership. The research of the group deals with the control of operational processes, which can be related to manufacturing systems, distribution, transportation, warehousing, retail, and service processes such as equipment maintenance.

Today, we are seeing many sectors being transformed by enormous leaps in digital, automation and robotic technologies. In an increasingly fast, demanding and competitive world with shrinking resources, smart control of operational processes brings increased output at improved quality, using the same - or even fewer – resources, and leads to less waste, as such contributing to a more sustainable world.

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)’s Industrial Engineering and Innovations Sciences Department has a worldwide reputation for performing highly impactful research in Operations Management.

We offer a stimulating and ambitious educational and research environment and are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• You hold a PhD in the field of operations management, operations research, econometrics, or a comparable domain.
• Ability to conduct high quality academic research, demonstrated for instance by a relevant PhD thesis and/or publication(s).
• Ability to teach, shown by experience or assistance in teaching and positive evaluations of these teaching efforts.
• Creative and dedicated to (multidisciplinary) collaboration.
• Good communication and leadership skills.       
• Excellent proficiency (written and oral) in English.

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• A Tenure Track with the prospect of becoming an Associate Professor. The initial contract is at least five years. If you have a more senior profile, a tailor-made career proposal will be considered.
• The opportunity to focus your career on education, research or impact. You can develop your personal ambitions and objections within the strategic objectives of the university.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities,
  scale 11 (min. €3.974 max. € 5.439).
• An attractive starting package.
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• A dedicated mentoring program to help you get to know the university and the Dutch (research) environment.
• High-quality training programs for academic leadership and teaching.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and partner career support .

About us

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow. 

Curious to hear more about what it is like as a professor at TU/e? Please view the video below.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more?
Please contact the hiring manager prof. Ivo Adan, chair group Operations, Planning, Accounting and Control, e-mail: i.adan[at]tue.nl or +31 40 247 2932.

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact Najat Loiazizi, HR advisor, e-mail: n.loiazizi[at]tue.nl or 040 247 8933.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page .

Application

We invite you to submit a complete application. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.
• List of up to five self-selected ‘best publications’.
• Description of your scientific interests and plans (1-2 pages).
• Statement of your teaching goals and experience (1-2 pages).

We are committed to the cause of gender equality and, in case of equal suitability, we give preference to female candidates.

We look forward to your application and will screen it as soon as we have received it. Screening will continue until the position has been filled.