A leader who brings people together in creating a strategic vision and shape the future of our research department. That’s the challenging role you will have as Head of Department Imaging Physics.

Job description

As Department of Imaging Physics (ImPhys) we’re a hub for physics driven innovation of imaging techniques, technologies, and instrumentation. Through scientific imaging research, instrument engineering, and imaging system design we investigate the natural world from molecule to universe, create value for the healthcare sector and enable our digital society. Research topics span the entire range from curiosity-driven to application-inspired, are always academically challenging, relevant to society, and approached from a fundamental perspective.

We play a key role in providing first class education for TU Delft BSc and MSc students in applied physics. In addition, we teach in interdisciplinary TU Delft programmes and the Erasmus MC – TU Delft BSc and MSc programmes Nanobiology.

Starting in 2024, the Imaging Physics Head of Department will also become responsible for the section Science & Engineering Education. This capacity group shapes and teaches several academic teaching programs (MSc, minor and co-teach), and performs research and outreach in the areas of primary and secondary STEM education.

In our department we strive for a diverse mix of backgrounds, talents, and skills at all professional levels to aid in flexibility, creativity, and overall efficiency of operation of the department.

To strengthen our organization, Imaging Physics is inviting applications for a new Head of Department. The successful candidate will take the lead in fostering a shared vision for the department's research strategy and outreach, and in developing a strategy for its implementation.

Furthermore, as Head of Department you will actively stimulate, initiate, and intensify a shared culture and model for democratic decision-making within our recently renewed organizational structure (PI model). You will take an active role in stimulating the visibility of the Department in national and international networks and facilitate PI’s to take leadership positions in external public and policy-making bodies.

In summary, we are looking for a Head of Department who:

• Will, together with the faculty, develop an ambitious departmental vision and strategy, and will optimize the structure and organisation within the Department accordingly.
• Is an inspiring leader and coach with a communicative leadership style who actively connects professionals in- and outside the Department to strengthen visibility and valorisation.
• Is a full Professor and takes on a prominent role in an existing or new research line in the Department and its education activities.
• Takes responsibility for clear, efficient and transparent communication and decision-making processes within the Department.
• Has a passion for education and actively encourages a high level of involvement of PI’s in education.
• Represents the Department in the management team of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, in the Delft University of Technology, and beyond.
• Is responsible for the operational management and the human resource strategy in the department.

In operational management and policy development, the Head of Department is assisted by a department manager and a management assistant.

Requirements

The ideal candidate:

• Is an internationally renowned full professor in a relevant field of research and has a proven affinity with academic education.
• Has strong leadership skills and the ability to connect and enthuse people.
• Has a vision on future developments and challenges in imaging physics.
• Has a thorough understanding of the Dutch language, culture, and academic landscape.
• A large national and international network.
• Excellent command of the English language.

Conditions of employment

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. Salary varies between 6.648,00 - € 11.686,00 per month gross depending on experience. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. We expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years if you have less than five years of teaching experience. This is provided by the TU Delft UTQ programme.

TU Delft sets high standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer courses to learn the Dutch language.

For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service. This service addresses the needs of new international employees and those of their partners and families. The Coming to Delft Service offers personalised assistance during the preparation of the relocation, finding housing and schools for children (if applicable). In addition, a Dual Career Programme for partners is offered. The Coming to Delft Service will do their best to help you settle in the Netherlands.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty Applied Sciences

With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers.

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Additional information

Application procedure

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 28 January 2024 via the application button and upload:

• A motivation letter.
• A detailed CV.
• A vision document including your ideas on research and education.
• Contact information of 2-3 references.

Please note:

• A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.