Assistant Professor: Physics of Functional Materials & Interfaces

Departments, Department of Applied Physics and Science Education; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Startup package

High-performance computing access

Mentoring program

ABP pension scheme

OpenUp mental health support

Parental leave allowance

Commuting allowance

Job summary

Assistant Professor in Physics of Functional Materials and Interfaces at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) invites applications. The role focuses on physics-based understanding of functional materials at interfaces and under confinement, with a strong theoretical or computational basis and potential data-informed approaches.

You will build your own research program within the MSM group in APSE, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education while

Qualifications

• A PhD in applied physics, computational physics, materials physics, physical chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant research experience after the PhD as a postdoctoral researcher or equivalent.
• For TU/e PhD graduates, at least one year of substantive research experience in a genuinely different external scientific environment is expected.
• Ability to initiate and conduct high-quality independent academic research, reflected in demonstrable research outputs.
• Demonstrated potential to develop scientific leadership by establishing an independent research program, attracting competitive funding, and developing national and international collaborations.
• A research profile relevant to the physics of functional materials, interfaces, non-equilibrium phenomena, or related areas.
• Experience with theoretical, computational, data-informed, or related quantitative approaches.
• Motivation to teach, contribute to educational processes, and further develop as a university teacher.
• Serious commitment to development as an educator and a clear view of how the candidate wants to teach and contribute to education.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries while developing a recognizable independent scientific profile.
• Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead your own independent research program within the MSM group.
• Contribute to development and delivery of the Applied Physics Bachelor’s and Master’s programs and supervise students and researchers.
• Collaborate with experimental, computational, and technological researchers within TU/e and with external partners.
• Engage in cross-disciplinary collaborations across APSE and TU/e, and participate in a dynamic international network.

Job description

Assistant Professor in Physics of Functional Materials and Interfaces at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) invites applications. The role focuses on physics-based understanding of functional materials at interfaces and under confinement, with a strong theoretical or computational basis and potential data-informed approaches.

You will build your own research program within the MSM group in APSE, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education while