Full Professor in Sustainable Structural Design

Full Professor in Sustainable Structural Design

We are an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands‑on attitude. The Department of the Built Environment is at the forefront of research and education in Sustainable Structural Design.

Do you have a strong academic profile in Sustainable Structural Design and are ready to lead the expansion of this research line? The Department of the Built Environment invites you to apply for a new Full Professor position.

The new full professor will (0.8–1.0 FTE) work in the Structural Engineering and Design unit (SED) and is expected to hold a strong academic profile and demonstrate excellence in research, teaching and outreach.

• Research leadership
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  Expand the existing research line on sustainable, bio‑based, and circular structural design, and introduce new construction materials and technologies.
• Initiate cross‑over collaborations with other SED subdisciplines (architecture, building physics, material science) and beyond.
• Write and submit national and international research proposals, securing funding with the support of the departmental research support team.
• Supervise master and PhD students as chair of a master graduation supervision committee and as promotor.
• Lead the development of outstanding education, connecting scientific research with teaching. Teach both bachelor and master programmes, and contribute to teaching innovation (challenged learning, blended learning).
• Translate research outcomes into industry impact, encouraging entrepreneurship and facilitating the spin‑off of start‑ups based on student work.
• Take responsibility for section, supervising students, supporting colleagues, and fulfilling managerial tasks within the department.

• PhD in civil, building or related engineering with a specialization in structural engineering or design.
• Several years of experience as an Associate Professor at a reputed university.
• Scientific authority with international recognition, invited keynote talks and high‑quality publications.
• Demonstrated teaching ability in BSc and/or MSc programmes.
• Successful supervision of PhD students to a doctoral degree.
• Clear vision for developing education and modern learning forms.
• Strong cooperation, communication, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Administrative, organisational and management capabilities.
• Experience in acquiring externally funded research projects.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• In‑depth knowledge of parametric design and finite element analysis for structural design.
• University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) or willingness to obtain it within the first three years.

• Full‑time position (0.8–1.0 FTE) with a permanent contract from the start of employment.
• Access to first‑class laboratory facilities: structural design, acoustics, materials, building physics, BIM (VR/AR), robotics, and large‑scale 3D printing.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale H2 (min. €7,202 max. €10,441).
• A year‑end bonus of 8.3% and an annual vacation pay of 8%.
• Dedicated mentoring programme and high‑quality training in academic leadership and teaching.
• Excellent technical infrastructure, child care and sport facilities, parental leave benefits, and travel allowances.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment on a green campus near the central train station of Eindhoven.

We invite you to submit a complete application, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publications list, description of scientific interests (1–2 pages), teaching goals (1–2 pages) and a list of five self‑selected best publications.

Please contact Prof. Ir. Bert Snijder (h.h.snijder) for more information.