We are an internationally top?'ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands?'on attitude.
The Department of the Built Environment at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is seeking two Full Professors/Chairs of Architectural Research and Design in the Architecture, Urban Design and Engineering (AUDE) unit (1.0 FTE).
As candidates are expected to be appointable at Full Professor level, we do also welcome applicants currently at associate professor (or equivalent) level who bring a robust research track record, clarity of research focus and teaching experience appropriate to promotion to full professor as part of the recruitment process.
Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will manage a Research Chair, be actively engaged in research, supervise PhD students and be responsible for delivering studio education at both the BA and MA level, as well as core lecture courses and seminars appropriate to the Chair's focus. The Chair is expected to bring in research funding and attract PhD students.
We are especially interested in candidates with a research focus on one of the following fields:
- Housing
- Circular and bio?'based design
- Climate resilient design
- Typologies and design methodology
- Computational design and the future of practice
Our unit, AUDE, integrates architecture with engineering and addresses complex spatial challenges. The new Chairs will work in dialogue and collaboration with the existing AUDE Chairs-AHT, ADE, and SAT-and with other units in TU/e.
Qualifications- Motivated researcher with a PhD in Architecture or a comparable domain
- High quality academic research reflected in demonstrable outputs
- Relevant publications in scientific journals, book chapters and books
- Curiosity?'driven research agenda related to spatial design that is articulated in contemporary discourse and practice
- Engagement with societal challenges already addressed by other units within the department
- Experience generating funding opportunities
- Exceptional talent to elevate AUDE's architecture research and education to the highest level
- Strong national and international collaborative network
- Teaching experience in design studios, lectures, seminars and mentoring PhD students
- Strong cooperation skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
- Effective communication and leadership skills, including coaching and mentoring of students and staff
- Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English
- On?'campus presence required; relocation to the region or reasonable commuting distance expected
- Salary according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale H2 (min. €7,202 max. €10,441)
- 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 available for international candidates and partner career support
- AUDE and BE are committed to a family?'friendly work environment and support a healthy work?'life balance
- Cover letter describing motivation and qualifications for the position
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
- Description of your field of expertise and how it will operate as a Research Chair in AUDE (max 1 page)
- Description of your research interests and plans (1-2 pages)
- Statement of teaching goals and experience (1-2 pages)
- Portfolio of architectural design
For inquiries, please contact Chairperson Prof. Juliette Bekkering at j.d.bekkering@tue.nl. Applications are accepted online only.
#J-18808-LjbffrSalarisomschrijving€7202.00 - €10441.00 monthly