Assistant Professors in Mission-Driven Research -Proof Networks

Assistant Professors in Mission-Driven Research on Future-Proof Networks

We are an internationally top‑ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands‑on attitude.

Are you eager to fuel a quantum leap in network mathematics by designing and analyzing Future‑Proof Networks that deliver tangible benefits to society? Are you motivated by mission‑driven, collaborative research with real‑world impact? The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is looking for three Assistant Professors as founding faculty members of an ambitious moonshot research initiative on Future‑Proof Networks.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is in the process of formulating and achieving a moonshot research initiative on Future‑Proof Networks. The research questions focus on the mathematical foundations of networks, aiming to enable networked systems that are inherently robust, adaptive, and sustainable by design, with the ultimate goal of delivering meaningful societal impact. The moonshot addresses research questions in the mathematics of networks, focusing on how network structure, dynamics, uncertainty, and scale can be understood and controlled to ensure long‑term performance and resilience.

The ambition is to advance fundamental theory while creating direct pathways toward practice and societal relevance. The scientific leadership and intellectual inspiration for this moonshot is provided by Prof. Remco van der Hofstad.

We are looking for researchers who embrace interdisciplinary research within the disciplines of mathematics (statistics, stochastic operations research, probability, analysis, discrete mathematics) and across disciplines (e.g., data science, computer science, and the humanities) to achieve the mission of Future‑Proof Networks. Successful candidates will contribute actively to the development of a mission‑driven research program with clear routes to societal impact. Possible contributions include, but are not limited to:

• Develop foundational design paradigms for Future‑Proof Networks that embed robustness, adaptability, and sustainability.
• Ensure theoretical guarantees for network functionality, performance, and resilience under uncertainty and change.
• Advance the scientific community by providing novel theories, methods, and analytical tools for the study of complex networks.
• Facilitate schools nationally and worldwide to deploy our research‑based instruments.

• Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, or a comparable domain.
• Strong communication skills, across the boundaries of your scientific domain.
• Ability to conduct high quality academic research, reflected in demonstratable outputs.
• Experience in successful interdisciplinary research.
• Experience in conducting research with external non‑academic partners.
• Motivation to engage in mission‑driven research on Future‑Proof Networks, with a focus on delivering targets, providing proof‑of‑concept, and showcasing results.
• Motivated to teach, contribute to teaching processes, and to develop excellent teaching skills.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, including the ability to (co‑)supervise Ph.D. candidates,
  
  B.Sc. and M.Sc. thesis students, and lead a research project.
• Strong cooperation skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, including coaching and mentoring of students and staff, leading a project or chairing a group.
• Ability to develop and deliver research‑oriented education.
• Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English.

• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 11 (min. €4,728 – max €6,433).
• A year‑end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• A dedicated mentoring program to help you get to know the university and the Dutch research environment.
• A development track with the prospect of becoming an Associate Professor. If you have a more senior profile, a tailor‑made career proposal will be considered.
• High‑quality training programs for academic leadership and teaching.
• An…