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Assistant Professor in Interaction Design Research

University of Twente
Netherlands
December 20, 2024
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The challenge

Designers and engineers at the Faculty of Engineering Technology of the University of Twente envision a world in which technology, design and engineering inspire change in ways that benefit society, people and our planet. Long term effects for human wellbeing and working on societal challenges steer our work. We are looking for a versatile academic at the assistant professor level who can independently develop and advance a research line within the Interaction Design group and who is an inspirational teacher in the industrial design engineering and creative technology programs.

We invite inspiring, enthusiastic, innovative and ambitious candidates to apply for this position.

You are expected to contribute to and take responsibility for research and teaching development in the following ways:

  • You work as an independent researcher who can identify academic questions related to societal challenges in the health domain.
  • You can bridge academic research results and the practices of industrial design engineering, systemic design and/or design for transitions.
  • You have a good track record of publishing research results in high quality international refereed journals and conferences.
  • You can build relevant and necessary networks to attract external funding (national science foundation, EU, government and industry).
  • You have a proven record in teaching and in development of new courses in the area of industrial design engineering, systemic design, design for experience or creative technology.
    • Your profile
  • You hold a PhD in industrial design (engineering), interaction design, interaction technology, human computer interaction, biomedical engineering or another field relevant to the position;
  • You are an expert design researcher who can adopt and develop situated research and design methods;
  • You are a passionate academic and experienced teacher in higher education or striving to become so;
  • You are able to build great relationships with co-workers and practice and operate at the intersection of disciplines;
  • You have good mentoring skills to supervise BSc, Msc, PDEng and PhD students;
  • You have good communication skills and an excellent command of English.
    • Our offer
  • We offer an excellent and stimulating scientific environment with an attractive campus and lots of facilities for sports and leisure. The university provides a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues in which internationalization is an important part of the strategic agenda.
  • We offer a position of one year with the intention to grant tenure after a positive evaluation at the end of that year. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) of the Dutch Universities.
  • Gross monthly salary is between € 4.492,- and € 6.148,- depending on your experience and qualifications.
  • A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
  • A solid pension scheme.
  • Minimum of 29 holidays in case of full-time employment.
  • Excellent facilities for professional and personal development.
  • A green campus with lots of sports facilities and an international scientific community.
    • Information and application

    You can submit your application (including CV, list of publications, and names of potential references) no later than 8th of December 2024. As a part of the motivation letter, the applicant should write a vision statement on excellent research and education, including the link the candidate sees with the research line to be developed and the educational programs of the Faculty. First (online) interviews will take place on 16th and 18th of December.

    For more information you can contact prof. Geke Ludden ([email protected]).

    About the organisation

    The Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET) engages in education and research of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering. We enable society and industry to innovate and create value using efficient, solid and sustainable technology. We are part of a ‘people-first' university of technology, taking our place as an internationally leading center for smart production, processes and devices in five domains: Health Technology, Maintenance, Smart Regions, Smart Industry and Sustainable Resources. Our faculty is home to about 2,900 Bachelor's and Master's students, 550 employees and 150 PhD candidates. Our educational and research programmes are closely connected with UT research institutes Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Center and Digital Society Institute.

    Want to know more Ludden, G.D.S. (Geke)

    Full Professor

    Ludden, G.D.S. (Geke)

    Full Professor

    Do you have questions about this vacancy? Then you can contact Geke for all substantive questions about this position and the application procedure. For general questions about working for the UT, please refer to the chatbot.

    Contact

    Phone:+31534892920

    Email:[email protected]

    How to apply Step 1

    Apply. When you see a vacancy that appeals to you, you can apply online. We ask you to upload a CV and motivation letter and/or list of publications. You will receive a confirmation of receipt by e-mail.

    Step 2

    Selection. The selection committee will review your application and you will receive a response within 2 weeks after the vacancy has been closed.

    Step 3

    1st interview. The 1st (online or in person) meeting serves as an introduction where we introduce ourselves to you and you to us. You may be asked to give a short presentation. This will be further explained in the invitation.

    Step 4

    2nd interview. In the second interview, we will further discuss the job content, your skills and your talents.

    Step 5

    The offer. If the conversations are positive, you will be made a suitable offer. If applicable, we will sign you up for screening.

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  • Karahanoglu, A. (Armagan)

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  • Nizamis, K. (Kostas)

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  • Our mission Human Touch

    • At the UT it's all about people, in line with our university's High Tech Human Touch philosophy. In everything we do, the well-being and future of our students and staff are paramount. From research and teaching to personnel management, campus management and the use of new technologies.

  • Our mission We are a university of technology

    • Our university is a public institution that serves society. We are accountable to society for the ways in which we use our academic freedom. We are responsible for ensuring that the power of science and technology is harnessed to achieve the best possible impact in a changing world. We cherish our rich tradition of combining technical and social sciences in our five profiling themes: Improving healthcare by personalized technologies; Creating intelligent manufacturing systems; Shaping our world with smart materials; Engineering our digital society; and Engineering for a resilient world.

  • Our mission We help to strengthen society

    • We help society meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. But we are also transparent about what science and technology can and cannot do in finding sustainable solutions. And help translate these solutions into everyday life.

  • Our mission We are sustainable

    • We want our communities to flourish and show resilience, so we seize opportunities for innovation. We are knowledgeable and have an eye for what society needs. Our students and staff receive all the guidance they need in their quest for ecological, social and economic sustainability. “The University of Twente is all about people. Our sustainable technologies help to strengthen society.”

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