Assistant or Associate Professor Specialising in Fundamental Astrodynamics

• PhD degree in Astrodynamics or related research area;
• Experience in delivering high-quality teaching at BSc and MSc university levels, including demonstrated capability to define thesis topics and supervise MSc students;
• Solid numerical/coding skills;
• Publication record that demonstrates research in the field of Astrodynamics (e.g., trajectory design and optimization for Earth-bound missions or missions in our solar system);
• Experience in writing proposals for external funding;
• Active international network of contacts;
• Excellent coordination, communication and soft skills;
• Open minded and team player.

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 typically after 6-7 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 and performance criteria agreed upon at the start of your Academic Career Track. You will start with a permanent contract, the notice period in the contract is two months.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. 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 for Assistant Professor (scale 11: € 3.974,00 - € 5.439,00 or scale 12: € 4.814,00 - € 6.181,00) and for Associate Professor (scale 13 € 5.506,00 - € 6.702,00 or scale 14: € 5.784,00 - € 7.362,00). The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged and you can work partly from home.

For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service. This service addresses the needs of new international employees and those of their partners and families. The Coming to Delft Service offers personalised assistance during the preparation of the relocation, finding housing and schools for children (if applicable). In addition, a Dual Career Programme for partners is offered. The Coming to Delft Service will do their best to help you settle in the Netherlands.

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 2 July 2023 via the application button and upload your motivation and CV.

• A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

For more information on the section Astrodynamics and Space missions, please contact Pieter Visser, p.n.a.m.visser@tudelft.nl.