Position Assistant Professor
Irène Curie Fellowship No
Department(s) Applied Physics and Science Education
FTE 1,0
Date off 10/11/2024
Reference number V34.7763
Are you keen to build your own independent research group in the field of theoretical/computational soft matter and biophysics? Do you want to contribute to societal challenges? And do that at an ambitious and inclusive research environment located in the heart of Europe’s premier high-tech region? Then apply now!
Job Description
We are looking for applicants for an Assistant Professor position in the field of theoretical or computational soft matter physics. The research profile for this position is broadly defined, including but not limited to soft-matter related topics in, e.g., statistical physics and complex systems, biological physics, chemical physics, and materials science and technology. We welcome applicants with both a fundamental and more applied research profile. We are particularly interested in candidates who can enrich our existing research activities in atomistic, coarse-grained, and/or multiscale simulations, analytical theory and mathematical modeling, and/or machine learning. In exceptional cases, appointments at the Associate or Full Professor level may also be considered.
The position is embedded within the research unit Soft Matter and Biological Physics (SMB) of the Department of Applied Physics and Science Education (APSE) at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). You will be leading your own research group independently (including generating funding and supervising/coaching students at the bachelor/master/PhD level), while still being able to profit from the benefits that come with being part of a larger research unit and working in an open-atmosphere collegial department. You will also participate in, and contribute to, the development of the Applied Physics bachelor and master teaching program. The Dutch funding system is particularly attractive for junior faculty building up a new group, as there are several substantial grants available exclusively for junior people.
To support you, we provide you with a startup package and access to state-of-the-art research facilities such as a high-performance computing cluster. We offer a dedicated mentoring scheme, and free access to a broad portfolio of training programs for personal development and academic leadership. The TU/e also offers a stimulating environment for collaborations with other research units, departments, and industry. Within TU/e, depending on the research profile of the candidate, exciting collaborative opportunities exist with e.g. the departments of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, as well as with multidisciplinary TU/e institutes such as the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), the Eindhoven Artificial Intelligence Systems Institute (EAISI), and the Eindhoven Institute for Renewable Energy Systems (EIRES).
We offer 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 and city center. In addition, we offer you:
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.
The Department of Applied Physics and Science Education is an ambitious and inclusive department that consists of thirteen research units, each of which is comprised of multiple faculty members who lead their own groups. The research unit Soft Matter and Biological Physics currently consists of 6 research groups (Non-Equilibrium Soft Matter group led by Liesbeth Janssen, Theoretical Biophysics group led by Kees Storm, Multiscale Simulations of Polymer Dynamics led by Alexey Lyulin, Self-Assembly in Soft- and Biomatter led by Paul van der Schoot, Responsive Soft Matter led by Wouter Ellenbroek, and Colloidal Soft Matter led by Janne-Mieke Meijer), with expertise in theory, computer simulations, machine learning methods, and experimental soft matter.
Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more?
Please contact the hiring manager, dr. Liesbeth Janssen, Chair of Soft Matter and Biological Physics, l.m.c.janssen@tue.nl.
Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact Josje van Oudenaarden, Senior Recruiter, j.e.v.oudenaarden@tue.nl or +31 643559575.
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:
We look forward to your application. The closing date for applications is November 10th, 2024. The timeline for the selection process is as follows:
November 10: Application deadline.
November 25-29: Invitations for the online interviews.
December 2-13: Online interviews with the selection committee.
January 6-10, 2025: Invitations for the Candidates’ Day on campus.
February 2025: Candidates’ Day on campus.
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