We are looking for a highly motivated assistant professor. For this, you will develop methods to characterize semi-solid lubricants like greases (chemistry/micro-structure/rheology), develop models for the prediction of the performance of lubricating greases and develop models and experimental techniques to analyze degradation mechanisms occurring at functional surfaces and in contacts. 
With your expertise, you will further strengthen our position in the development of advanced maintenance strategies. Your teaching will contribute to the educational programs in Mechanical Engineering on bachelor, master and doctorate level.

• A PhD degree in Physical-Chemistry, Physics or Mechanical Engineering 
• Your research expertise is within the field of Physics and Chemistry of Fluids, Tribology or Surfaces and Interfaces.
• You are an excellent researcher, eager to learn and to improve; 
• You are passionate about teaching and for developing education that cultivate student-learning;
• You have a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) for Dutch Universities, a similar qualification, or are willing to obtain this;
• You flourish in a collaborative environment;
• You are in good network with related industries and the wider research community;
• Your communication skills in English are excellent.

You will be appointed for two years, with the prospect of a permanent position after a positive evaluation. The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues in which internationalization is an important part of the strategic agenda.

• A gross salary between € 3.255 and € 5.656,- per month, depending on experience and qualifications (job profile Assistant Professor level 1 or 2);
• A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%;
• A solid pension scheme;
• A minimum of 29 holidays in case of fulltime employment;
• Possibilities to save up holidays for sabbatical leave;
• Professional and personal development programs;
• A high degree of responsibility and independence, while collaborating with close colleagues, researchers and other university staff is strongly encouraged.

INFORMATION AND APPLICATION  
For more information, contact prof.dr.ir P.M. Lugt (p.m.lugt@utwente.nl or prof.dr.ir. M.B. de Rooij (m.b.derooij@utwente.nl).
You can upload your application, including your c.v., motivation letter, and a full publication list before 8 December 2019 by using the link below. Since only three documents can be uploaded per application, please combine documents if needed.

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which leads change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university of the Netherlands; divided over five faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. We have a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out groundbreaking research.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Because of our diversity values we do particularly support women to apply.

The Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET) is one of the five faculties of the University of Twente. ET combines Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering. Our faculty has approximately 1800 bachelor and master students, 400 employees and 150 PhD candidates. The departments of the faculty cooperatively conduct the educational programmes and participate in interdisciplinary research projects, programmes and the research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centra and Digital Society Institute.