Assistant/Associate Professor: Complex Systems in Urban Modelling

Maastricht University

Netherlands

Remote

EUR 59,000 - 98,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

12-month contract
Gross monthly salary €4,925–€8,199 (38
8% holiday allowance
8.3% year-end bonus
29 vacation days + 4 additional days
Home office allowance
Flexible working hours
Pension ABP
University sports facilities

Job summary

Maastricht University seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor to establish a new research line in urban and regional modelling, bridging complex systems theory with interdisciplinary education. The role spans Heerlen and Maastricht campuses, with initial involvement across campuses and a gradual shift to Heerlen.

You will balance teaching and research, supervise theses, and develop problem-based learning curricula while connecting with regional partners and cross-department collaborations to

Qualifications

  • Academic background with a PhD and potential to develop an independent research line.
  • Strong understanding of complex systems and its application to urban sustainability.
  • Experience or affinity for interdisciplinary teaching and curriculum design.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate and develop research in urban and regional modelling for Heerlen.
  • Develop and apply modelling approaches to sustainability and regional development.
  • Teach courses in complex systems theory and urban sustainability.
  • Coordinate course development and curriculum innovation.
  • Supervise theses and mentor students; apply PBL in teaching.
  • Build collaborations across research groups and external partners.

Skills

PhD in relevant field
Complex systems theory
Interdisciplinary teaching
Curriculum development
Collaborative mindset

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Maastricht University seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor to establish a new research line in urban and regional modelling, bridging complex systems theory with interdisciplinary education. The role spans Heerlen and Maastricht campuses, with initial involvement across campuses and a gradual shift to Heerlen.

You will balance teaching and research, supervise theses, and develop problem-based learning curricula while connecting with regional partners and cross-department collaborations to

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