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 department
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 and innovation in and beyond the region.

The department’s relationship with the high-tech industry in the Brainport region means that interested staff and students can 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.

If you are concerned that you don’t meet all the requirements sufficiently, but the job does excite you, then be sure to respond, we would love to look at your profile.

Conditions of employment

An super-exciting position within an international yet warm and friendly 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 €3,378 to maximum €6,209 for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 10 or 11 collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities). In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%;
• A 0.7 – 0.8 FTE appointment;
• 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;
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan;

Please feel free to discover even more information about our conditions of employment.

Build on your career at TU/e!

Information and application

About TU/e
TU/e is a leading international university that educates engineers of the future and pushes the boundaries of science and technology for a better world. An international community of over 4,000 employees and more than 12,000 students work and study on the vibrant and inspiring campus.

More information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, or for questions about the application process or the conditions of employment. Please contact Rob van der Linden, Senior Recruiter on r.m.e.v.d.linden@tue.nl.

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.

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!