Assistant Professor in Low-Power Secure Computer Architectures for Edge Devices

Eindhoven University of Technology; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 52,764 - 71,792; Full time

Job summary

The Eindhoven University of Technology invites applications for an academic position in the ES group. You will conduct cutting-edge research in computer architecture or embedded systems, teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in English, and supervise Bachelor, Master, EngD, and PhD candidates.

You will contribute to the Beethoven program, fostering STEM education and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities for career development and leadership.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Architecture or Embedded Systems or a comparable domain.
• Strong national and international research network with collaborations, projects, or publications.
• Experience in managing professionals and developing people to create synergy.
• Excellent teaching skills, at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience with acquiring external research funding from (inter-)national bodies or industry.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills for building your own research group.
• Excellent proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and teach courses in English at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Supervise Bachelor, Master, EngD, and PhD candidates.
• Contribute to the Beethoven program and STEM education initiatives.
• Develop and strengthen national and international research collaborations.

Skills

Teaching skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Research collaboration

Course development

External funding

Education

PhD in Computer Architecture or Embedded Systems

Job description

Job Description

The ES group aims to provide a scientific basis for design trajectories of electronic systems, ranging from digital circuits to cyber‑physical systems. Within this position you will contribute to our research on smart electronic systems. Next to your research activities you will develop and teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate level in English. You will also be involved in supervising Bachelor, Master, EngD, and PhD candidates.

In this role, you will contribute to the ambition of the Beethoven program to educate top talent and strengthen research across the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Job Requirements

• Motivated researcher with a PhD in Computer Architecture or Embedded Systems research or a comparable domain.
• Strong network (academic, industry); research interactions on the national and international level, supported by e.g. joint collaborations, projects, or publications.
• Experience in management of professionals, aimed at developing people and creating synergy.
• Excellent teaching skills, preferably demonstrated at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience with the process of acquiring external research funding from (inter-)national funding bodies or industry.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills demonstrating the potential of building your own research group.
• Excellent proficiency (written and verbal) in English.

Conditions of Employment

• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. For a junior Assistant Professor this is (scale 11) min. € 4,728 max. € 6,433 gross per month (on a full-time basis).
• 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.
• A Development Track with the prospect of becoming an Associate Professor. If you have a more senior profile, a tailor‑made career proposal will be considered.
• High‑quality training programs for academic leadership and teaching.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on‑campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• 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.