Research IT Consultant

Job Description

Are you an IT enthusiast who wants to rise above yourself, in your profession and as a person? At the TU/e, scientists and students continuously create the unthinkable. The strength of the IT landscape is their key to success and, hence, so are you. These creative minds expect you to offer them a solution for tomorrow that doesn’t exist today. Together we are building the high performance backbone that this epicenter of science and technology demands. Are you driven by taking ownership and do you have an entrepreneurial mindset? We like to get in touch with you!

The position

As a Technical Departmental Research IT consultant and technical solutions expert you act as a connector between a scientific department, and the central IT organization. You act on the unique IT needs that exist within the research department and translate the needs of the scientific staff into proposals for sustainable IT solutions. In addition, you provide solicited and unsolicited advice on issues at the interface of the department and IT, including a pioneering role in setting up innovative (specialistic) solutions. You are part of a multidisciplinary team in which you share your knowledge and expertise. This enables you to facilitate researchers at TU/e level in conducting their research. You facilitate in the needs of research, so that scientists can focus on their most innovative work. You will also have the opportunity to build up an extensive network and to specialize in relevant research areas.

The departments

Position 1:

With over 260 (assistant, associate and full) professors, 730 PhD and EngD students, almost 1500 Bachelor students and 830 Master students the department of Electrical Engineering and the department of Applied Physics and Science education represent a large section of research at the TU/e. By performing top of the line fundamental and applied research and maintaining strong ties with industry both departments contribute significantly to progress in science, engineering and innovation in and beyond the region.

Position 2:

With over 170 (assistant, associate and full) professors, 575 PhD and EngD students, 1850 Bachelor students and 930 Master students, the department of Industrial Design and the department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences integrate engineering, business, social sciences and humanities to advance high-quality research and excellence in education. By uniting these disciplines, they create meaningful technology-based impact and address current challenges in industry, government, and society.

The university’s relationship with the high-tech industry in the Brainport region means that staff and students contribute directly to the development of technological innovations with real-world relevance. Several successful spin-offs have originated from the departments and our staff participates in many national and international research consortia.

Job Requirements

• You have a minimum education of a Master’s degree or PhD degree, with several years of experience with conducting research and you are able to convincingly communicate with scientific staff and management;
• You have self-organizing capacity;
• You have affinity with both IT and Research;
• You actively maintain relationships with customers and suppliers;
• You are a pleasant discussion partner for both scientists and internal services, thereby mediating between organization and innovation;
• You have organizational sensitivity;
• You identify the wishes and needs of our researchers, to proactively come up with new project proposals;
• You initiate action to innovate existing products and services.

Conditions of Employment

An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

• A monthly salary of minimum €3.546,- to maximum €6.433,- for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 10/11 collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities).
• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.

Here you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us

Eindhoven University of Technology is a leading international university within the Brainport region where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager:  Emiel Visser via e.w.a.visser@tue.nl 

For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment, please contact our Senior Recruiter Rob van der Linden via r.m.e.v.d.linden@tue.nl 

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application

If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications. Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. Where applicable, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates where they are equally suitable.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note 

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. 
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Important for non-EU applicants: Please be aware that for this position, specific residence permit requirements apply. If you are a non-EU national, you may not be eligible to legally work in this role under current Dutch immigration regulations. We strongly advise you to contact our Staff Immigration Team (staffimmigration@tue.nl) before applying to check your eligibility and to receive further guidance.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.