The Department of the Built Environment at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) invites applications for a full professor position (0.8-1.0 FTE) in Structural Design of Concrete Structures in the disciplinary unit Structural Engineering and Design (SED). The focus is on buildings and infrastructure at an urban scale.

The Research Group Concrete Structures
Concrete Structures is one out of four research groups in the unit SED, next to the groups of Applied Mechanics, Steel and Aluminium Structures, and Sustainable Structural Design. The concrete group's research lines consist of 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) and Sustainment of Concrete Structures, with a shared/common interest on sustainability.  

The Concrete Structures group at TU/e is highly interdisciplinary, combining principles of materials science, structural engineering, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Both research lines are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of structural engineering through cutting-edge research and collaboration with industry partners, striving to develop sustainable, efficient, and resilient concrete structures for the future. The research activities are supported by the SED laboratory, equipped to test structural elements, components, and large scale systems under different conditions, and houses large- and small-scale robotic facilities and 3D printers.

Our way of working is systemic, integrating research on innovative design methods, manufacturing techniques and material development. Far-reaching innovation is our goal to accelerate a transition towards higher construction productivity and a lower environmental footprint.

The newly appointed professor of Structural Design of Concrete Structures will lead the research group and professionally holds a strong CV on structural design of concrete structures. We expect the newly appointed professor to initiate cross-over collaborations with other research groups in the unit of SED and with the other units in the department acting in the disciplines of architecture, building physics, building information modelling, materials and urbanism as well as with impactful industrial partners.  

Our expectations
As a full professor, you hold a strong profile in research. You initiate new research ideas, based on the profile of the research group, and you write research proposals to acquire (inter)national funding, with support of the research group and the departmental research support team. You coach the members of the research group in writing research proposals. You supervise master and PhD students in the position of chair of a master graduation supervision committee and in the position of promotor, respectively.

You also have an outstanding education vision, that connects scientific research with education. You will teach in both our bachelor and master programs and collaborate with your colleagues in teaching innovations, including challenge based learning and blended learning. You will (co-)develop, teach, and coordinate courses and projects in English. The candidate is expected to be an excellent and inspiring teacher and, as for all permanent staff members, has already obtained, or will obtain, the university teaching qualification (UTQ).

And you participate in, or encourage activities for, demonstrating the impact of newly developed technology or other initiatives related to bridging the gap from academia to industry, including support of entrepreneurship, like start-ups coming from your own students.

Finally, we expect leadership skills. For us this means taking responsibility for your own tasks and those of your research group, taking your role in supervising students and assisting/supporting colleagues, and participating in managerial tasks of the department.

• Commitment to solving the environmental and productivity challenges in concrete structures and the construction industry by innovation, and willingness to push the boundaries of structural design and assessment of concrete structures through innovative research, education, and impactful industry collaborations.
• Demonstrated excellence on the development and application of innovative (digital) structural design methods, such as, but not limited to, data-driven design methodologies (AI).
• Passion for modern methods of construction and willingness to build on the existing research line that explores digital fabrication, such as 3D concrete printing, to improve efficiency and reduce labour costs, from a structural design perspective.
• Sustainability is at the core of your research, focusing on creating environmental friendly concrete structures that reduce carbon emissions and resource consumption.
• Motivated researcher, with a PhD in structural engineering, preferably concrete structures, or a comparable domain.
• Ability to conduct high quality academic research, reflected in demonstratable outputs.
• Ability to teach, demonstrated by experience or assistance in teaching. Informed vision on teaching and learning within your own discipline.
• Strong cooperation skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, including coaching and mentoring of students and staff, leading a project or chairing a group.
• Excellent (written and verbal) proficiency 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 full-time position (0.8-1.0 FTE) in a dynamic and ambitious university with a broad (inter) national network.
• Access to first class laboratory facilities, including laboratory on structural design, acoustics, materials, building physics, BIM (VR/AR) and robotics, including large scale 3D print facilities.
• 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 H2 (min. €6,963 max. €10,038).
• 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

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 the Built Environment

Built Environment is one out of nine departments, and houses a unique wide spectrum of disciplinary knowledge in the fields of architecture, urbanism, civil engineering and technology (e.g. structural design, building physics and material science). We act at various levels of scale, from materials to buildings and subsequently to cities, whereby we pay attention to the impact of design and technology on humans. This diversity profiles us, and we cherish it.

The department employs about 260 academic staff members, including approximately 190 PhDs, EngDs and Postdocs, organized over four disciplinary units. Scientists within the units are encouraged to team up over the borders of their own field of expertise via cross-disciplinary research and education, and work on contemporary, technologically relevant themes, such as the energy transition and sustainability.

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Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Bert Snijder, Full Professor, H.H.snijder@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact Hella Ploegmakers, Senior Recruiter, h.a.m.ploegmakers@tue.nl.

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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 starting with the 5 publications that illustrate your profile/ competence best, and the contact information of three references.
• Description of your field of expertise that you intend to add to SED/ Concrete Structures (max 1 page).
• Description of your scientific interests and plans (1-2 pages).
• Statement of your teaching goals and experience (1-2 pages).

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.