We’re hiring! Join TU/e and shape the future of high-tech innovation.
Our Mechanical Engineering department is seeking 8 new (Assistant, Associate or Full) Professors to expand and strengthen our diverse research sections.
The department of Mechanical Engineering
The department of Mechanical Engineering conducts world-class research that closely aligns with the technological needs of the high-tech industry in the Netherlands. We are deeply embedded in the Brainport Eindhoven ecosystem, enabling our staff and students to contribute directly to the development of technological breakthroughs with real-world relevance. With a strong track record of successful spin-offs and active participation in numerous national and international research consortia we offer a dynamic environment where science meets application.
By offering a balanced education and research program that combines fundamental and application aspects, we aim to develop engineers who are both scientifically educated, and application driven. We equip our graduates with practical and theoretical expertise, preparing them optimally for future challenges.
Embedding of our professors
The department of Mechanical Engineering is organized in eight large sections, each comprising approximately ten Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors. All are considered as Principal Investigator (PI) according to our ‘everybody professor’ vision. Each PI has the academic freedom to define and develop their own research profile. At the same time, collaboration lies at the heart of our culture; PIs actively engage with one another both within and across the sections. Within each section PIs share responsibility for shaping and delivering part of the curriculum, as well as access to state-of-the-art lab facilities and dedicated technical support.
The PIs and support staff across the department meet regularly to exchange ideas and present latest developments in Education, Research and Innovation/Valorization. These events are highly valued by our scientific staff and contribute to the strong sense of community and team spirit that defines our department.
Our culture
We foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We stimulate a team-oriented culture in which ideas are openly shared and interdisciplinary collaboration is encouraged. Challenges are met with a proactive, can-do attitude, and we prioritize mutual support and personal growth. Our commitment to wellbeing is reflected in initiatives such as intervision groups, a Wellbeing Signal Group, professional leadership programs, and an active mentoring system.
Our university
Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.
Thrive together
Our campus offers state-of-the-art research labs and focused interdepartmental institutes to support your work. 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 right off the bat.
Vibrant environment
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. For those with partners, we offer support in finding dual career options that fit your needs and qualifications. Please find more information below.
Conditions of employment
As an employee of TU/e you will fall under the collective agreement (CAO) for Dutch Universities, with the corresponding salary scales and secondary employment conditions. For example, you will receive an annual vacation allowance of 8% of your annual salary. You are also entitled to paid and unpaid parental leave. In the pension plan, TU/e contributes 70% and the employee 30%. Furthermore, TU/e offers its employees a year-end bonus of 8.3% of the annual salary and 41 days of vacation based on a full-time job. You can also opt for a long-term savings model for extra (care) leave or a sabbatical. You have the flexibility to plan your own working hours and make arrangements with your supervisor and team for hybrid working.
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Support for internationals
TU/e is also an international university, with one-third of the academic staff being international employees. Moving to another country, with its different habits, rules, and procedures, can be a big step. To make sure you feel at home as quickly as possible, we will do everything we can to smoothly guide you in your move to Eindhoven. Additionally, TU/e promotes a healthy work-life balance and has many facilities to help you and your family feel right at home. If you have a partner who is considering moving with you, we offer them career support even before you have accepted a position at TU/e.
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The selection process
The selection process will include the following sequential selection rounds:
- Online interviews with the selection committee.
- Candidates’ day on our campus, including interviews & introduction program to get to know the group, the department and our university.
- Formal interview with the Recruitment Advisory Committee. We expect this to take place in December 2025/January 2026.
Would you like more information? Our Senior Recruiter Josje van Oudenaarden is happy to answer your questions.
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 0031(0)643559575
