7 Faculty Positions in Applied Physics and Science Education – Eindhoven, Netherlands

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? And make impact within the fields of applied physics or science education?

In the department of Applied Physics and Science Education at Eindhoven University of Technology, we create impact. Impact on current and future societal challenges. Challenges we all face now, and those that the next generations will live through. Connecting fundamental and applied research, educating the engineers and teachers of the future, and in partnership with our high-tech region, we accelerate the energy transition, we develop sustainable materials and processes, we equip and empower STEM teachers, and we build quantum and photonic technology and next-generation high tech systems. To contribute to a better future for us all.

Our department houses world-class fundamental and applied research. 100 professors of all ranks focus on research in 5 interconnected domains: Plasma&Flow, STEM education research, Materials, Quantum, and Optics&Photonics. Our campus offers state-of-the-art research labs and focused interdepartmental institutes to support your work in these domains.

We take our societal and economic responsibility as a University of Technology seriously, and collaborate on academic and public-private level, including a close connection with industrial partners, particularly in the Brainport region – Europe’s premier high-tech innovation community.

We believe in the power of diversity, and in supporting personal and professional development and growth. We value academic autonomy and encourage and facilitate collaboration and networking. Startup packages are available to help you, and your research, get off to the best start possible. Our trust and commitment to the right new colleague is further evidenced by offering tenured positions – at all professorial ranks – right off the bat.

The Eindhoven professional environment is not the only thing that makes us unique. We are part of a thriving region. A buzzing city center only a few walking minutes from the campus offers a wide variety of cultural, culinary and entertainment options, and an active expat community. Dutch childcare, as well as primary and secondary education, are excellent and accessible, and the region offers many opportunities to families relocating here from abroad. As an employer, we provide outstanding secondary employment conditions and, of course, a team of colleagues and support staff that are as driven and ambitious as you are. For those with partners, we offer support in finding dual career options that fit your needs and qualifications. 

Our excitement is catching on. The department is growing. Do you want to be part of the fundament of change? Be at the base of life changing events? ? Be a high-profile and valued member of a team developing revolutionary technology? And educate a diverse and enthusiastic next generation of engineers? All in the heart of Europe’s premier high-tech region? We are looking for 7 new colleagues to diversify and strengthen our ambitious teams – we hope that you’ll be one of them! We would love to show you what your work and life could look like here, and to learn how we can support you in elevating your research and education.