Assistant Professor Radar Remote Sensing

Delft University of Technology; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discounts on health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Work partly from home

Job summary

Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands is seeking an Assistant Professor in Radar Remote Sensing. You will conduct pioneering research in active phased-array radar systems for remote sensing applications and lead an independent research line with a long-term vision.

You will teach Bachelor’s and Master’s courses, supervise PhD candidates and MSc projects, and build collaborations with academia, industry and government.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• Publications in peer‑reviewed journals and conferences.
• Experience with radar remote sensing or related areas.
• Ability to secure research funding and write proposals.
• Interest in teaching and mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent radar remote sensing research line.
• Foster collaborations across disciplines and with industry.
• Teach Bachelor's and Master's courses in radar systems and remote sensing.
• Supervise PhD students and MSc projects.
• Develop research proposals and secure funding.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Leadership

Teaching interest

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related discipline

Tools

Radar instrumentation experience

Job description

Lead pioneering research in radar remote sensing with real-world impact. Develop next-generation phased-array radar technology, inspire future engineers and scientists, and work with some of Europe’s most advanced radar facilities.

Challenge: Advancing radar sensing capabilities for a rapidly changing world.

Change: Developing innovative phased-array radar technologies and related signal processing methods.

Impact: Enabling better weather monitoring, climate research, environmental observation, and safety-critical applications.

Assistant Professor Radar Remote Sensing

Job description

At TU Delft’s Microwave Sensing, Signals and Systems (MS3) group, you will conduct pioneering research in active phased-array radar systems for remote sensing applications. Your work will contribute to societal challenges ranging from weather forecasting and climate monitoring to drone detection, space surveillance, sea-state monitoring, thunderstorm observation, and environmental monitoring.

As an Assistant Professor, you will develop and lead an independent research line in radar remote sensing. You will define a long-term scientific vision and translate it into innovative research projects focused on phased-array radar signal processing, target and clutter parameter estimation, and the use of polarimetric and Doppler information. You will work closely with colleagues across disciplines to advance both fundamental knowledge and practical radar applications.

A unique aspect of this position is access to TU Delft’s state-of-the-art radar infrastructure, including PARSAX, MESEWI and PHARA. You will use these facilities to validate research concepts and contribute to the further development of our experimental radar platforms.

You will build and supervise a team of PhD candidates, mentor MSc students, and contribute to a collaborative and internationally recognised research environment. In addition, you will establish partnerships with industry and public organisations, develop research proposals, and secure external funding to support your research ambitions.

Teaching is an integral part of this role. You will contribute to Bachelor’s and Master’s courses in radar systems and remote sensing, supervise student projects, and help shape future educational programmes.

At MS3, you will join a diverse and supportive team of professors, researchers, engineers and students. Through TU Delft’s Academic Career Track, you will receive a competitive start-up package, leadership development opportunities, and structured support to grow your academic career towards associate and full professorship.

Job requirements

We are looking for a researcher with a strong scientific foundation, a passion for innovation, and the ambition to develop a leading research programme in radar remote sensing. You enjoy combining theory, experimentation and real-world applications, and you are motivated to contribute to both research excellence and high-quality education.

You also have:

• A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more relevant areas, such as radar remote sensing, weather radar, Doppler polarimetry, array signal processing, or sonar.
• Experience working with experimental systems, field measurements, and real-world datasets.
• A strong publication record in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• The potential to acquire competitive research funding and develop successful research proposals.
• A genuine interest in teaching, supervision, and mentoring students and early-career researchers.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build collaborations across academia, industry, and government.
• An excellent command of English, as TU Delft is an internationally diverse community.

We recognise that academic careers develop along different paths and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) brings together three scientific disciplines. Combined, they reinforce each other and are the driving force behind the technology we all use in our daily lives. At the same time, we are developing the chips and sensors of the future, whilst also setting the foundations for the software technologies to run on this new generation of equipment – which of course includes AI. Meanwhile we are pushing the limits of applied mathematics. There is plenty of room at the faculty for ground-breaking research. We educate innovative engineers and have excellent labs and facilities that underline our strong international position.

Conditions of employment

• Salary range: €4925 - €6682
• Hours per week: 36-40
• This position is offered as an Academic Career Track position (0.8 – 1.0 FTE).

During the Academic Career Track, we expect you to grow towards an Associate Professor position within a maximum of eight years, for which a position will be available. With other Academic Career Track colleagues, you will participate in the Academic Career Track Development programme, where you are offered ample opportunities to develop yourself in the areas of Education, Research, Societal Impact & Innovation, and Leadership & Organisation. You will regularly discuss your development and results with senior staff based on a personalized development plan and performance criteria agreed upon at the start of your Academic Career Track.

You will start with a temporary contract that will be converted to a permanent contract no later than 12 -18 months after a positive evaluation, based on continuous confidence in your development potential and fit in the organisation.

We expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years if you have less than five years of teaching experience. This is provided by the TU Delft UTQ programme as part of the Academic Career Track Development programme.

TU Delft sets high standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer courses to learn the Dutch language within three years.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged and you can work partly from home.

Will you need to relocate to the Netherlands for this job? TU Delft is committed to make your move as smooth as possible! The HR unit, Coming to Delft Service, provides information and personal one-on-one guidance to help you prepare your relocation, and to find housing and schools for children (if applicable). In addition, Coming to Delft Service organises events to help you settle in the Netherlands, and expand your (social) network in Delft. A Dual Career Programme is available to support your accompanying partner with their job search in the Netherlands.

Additional information

As part of knowledge security, TU Delft conducts a risk assessment during the recruitment of personnel. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology. The assessment is based on information provided by the candidates themselves, such as their motivation letter and CV, and takes place at the final stages of the selection process. When the outcome of the assessment is negative, the candidate will be informed.