Research Coordinator in the Hybrid Materials for Optoelectronics

Job description

HMOE is a new research group withing the cluster Molecules and Materials in the Faculty of Science & Technology (Technische Natuurwetenschappen, TNW). The main areas of research are centred around the development of molecular-scale devices for various applications in nano-electronics and optics. We are currently setting up our laboratories with new optical and electronic measurement systems and basic fabrication fascilities.

The Challenge

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic lab manager with relevant experience to support day-to-day operations, including project support in collaboration with (graduate) students, postdocs, and permanent staff. The main tasks include:

• Practical hands-on assistance: support researchers in daily experimental work and reporting;
• Manager HMOE lab: keeping lab operational (availability of equipment/materials, operation/maintenance of equipment,)
• Practical experience with opto-electronic equipment, repair, and operation

Your profile

• Relevant technical BSc education
• Understanding of various laboratory equipment, mainly electrical equipment
• Well-organized, precise, and reliable
• Highly motivated, proactive, accurate, and committed team player
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and affinity with computers in general
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English (C1)

Our offer

We offer an excellent and stimulating work environment with attractive campus facilities. The University provides a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues in which internationalization is an important part of the strategic agenda.

You will be offered a full-time employment contract for one year with the intention of a permanent position, which will be evaluated after one year. The terms of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Universities (CAO) and include:

• A starting salary from € 2.920 to € 4.012,- gross per month (salary scale 9 of the CAO), based on relevant work experience;
• A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%;
• A minimum of 29 leave days in case of full-time employment;
• Professional and personal development programs;
• A solid pension scheme.

Information and application

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our University. We encourage applications from all sections of society.

Please send your application via the ‘Apply now’ button before October 1, 2021, and include:

• A cover letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae

Interviews will be held following the submission closure.

You are welcome to contact me, prof. dr. Christian A. Nijhuis on c.a.nijhuis@utwente.nl for more information about the vacancy.

About the organization

TNW Faculty (Faculty of Science & Technology)

The Faculty of Science & Technology (Technische Natuurwetenschappen, TNW) engages some 700 staff members and 2000 students in education and research on the cutting edge of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Our fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. As part of a people-first tech university that aims to shape society, individuals and connections, our faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad, and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. Our research has a high profile both in the Netherlands and internationally and is strengthened by the many young researchers working on innovative projects with as doctoral candidates and post-docs. It has been accommodated in three multidisciplinary UT research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centre and Digital Society Institute.

University of Twente (UT)

University of Twente (UT) has entered the new decade with an ambitious, new vision, mission and strategy. As ‘the ultimate people-first university of technology' we are rapidly expanding on our High Tech Human Touch philosophy and the unique role it affords us in society. Everything we do is aimed at maximum impact on people, society and connections through the sustainable utilisation of science and technology. We want to contribute to the development of a fair, digital and sustainable society through our open, inclusive and entrepreneurial attitude. This attitude permeates everything we do and is present in every one of UT's departments and faculties. Building on our rich legacy in merging technical and social sciences, we focus on five distinguishing research domains: Improving healthcare by personalised technologies; Creating intelligent manufacturing systems; Shaping our world with smart materials; Engineering our digital society; and Engineering for a resilient world.

As an employer, University of Twente offers jobs that matter. We equip you as a staff member to shape new opportunities both for yourself and for our society. With us, you will be part of a leading tech university that is changing our world for the better. We offer an open, inclusive and entrepreneurial climate, in which we encourage you to make healthy choices, for example, with our flexible, customisable conditions.