53 PhD and Academic Positions at The University of Twente

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PhD, Postdoctoral and Faculty Positions at The University of Twente, a public technical university located in Enschede, Netherlands

PhD position: Transition Pathways Technology-for-Ecology-based FarmingWe are looking for a (4 year) PhD candidate to study expectations and imaginaries and explore possible transition pathways related to the new concept of ‘Technology-4-Ecology-based Farming’ (T4E). The PhD project is part of the Synergia project that aims to develop ecological forms of arable, dairy…

PhD Position in NeurotechnologyWe look for a talented and hardworking researcher with a passion for studying the function of the brain in motor control by computational modeling and/or closed-loop brain stimulation. The focus of this project will be on advanced versions of transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS), tar…

PhD Position in Secure Computation Offloading for IoTThe Design and Analysis of Communication Systems (DACS) group <URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/eemcs/dacs/> at the University of Twente invites applications for a 4-year PhD position on the topic of “Secure Computation Offloading for IoT”. An increasing number of smart connected devices, broadly re…

Postdoc position: measuring skeletal muscle adaptation to exercise in healthy and stroke survivors via imaging and dynamometry techniques for wearable robotics technologiesAre you passionate about investigating how human skeletal muscles change their biological structure in response to injury, training and robot-interaction? Are you interested in contributing to developing breakthrough rehabilitation robotics technologies for improving human movement? The Neuromechan…

Assistant Professor in Public Administration and Public PolicyAre you a scholar in Public Administration or Public Policy with a keen interest in understanding how the grand societal and technological challenges of our time are addressed by policy makers? Do you seek to contribute to the development of a fair and sustainable (digital) society from a Public Ad…

PhD position on AI-guided robotics for surgical navigation: Robot & Imaging IntegrationMinimal invasive Image-guided Interventions (MII) is emerging as a new discipline in medicine. To date, no single specialist area has the necessary competencies to deliver MII. These interventions are combined with sophisticated imaging technologies, primarily to perform minimally invasive surgery.…

PhD position on AI-guided robotics for surgical navigation: Shared-control and Surgical CockpitMinimal invasive Image-guided Interventions (MII) is emerging as a new discipline in medicine. To date, no single specialist area has the necessary proficiencies to deliver MII. These interventions are combined with sophisticated imaging technologies, primarily to perform minimally invasive surgery…

Assistant professor in plasmonic-electronic devicesA tenure-track position is available with the aim to bridge nano-electronics and optics by developing plasmonic-electronic devices that electrically excite and manipulate plasmons. These devices benefit from extreme field enhancements that can be used to solve important problems in various areas of…

Postdoc: Pathways and Material Choices for the Responsible Electrification of Chemical and Fuel ProductionAre you keen to explore socio-technical pathways towards sustainable chemicals that are based on electricity from renewables and to contribute in an enthusiast and interdisciplinary team to the responsible development of new technologies? Then this position could be something for you! THE PROJECT N…

PhD Position: Predicting Efficacy of neuromodulation in epilepsyWithin the Clinical Neurophysiology group of the Institute of Technical Medicine we have available a PhD position for a project entitled: Predicting Efficacy of Neuromodulation in Epilepsy (PREDYct) In patients with medically refractory epilepsy vagus nerve stimulation and deep brain stimulation ar…

PhD position: Scaling friction from single grain to aggregate grain (fault-gouge) contactsThe Department Mechanics of Solids, Surfaces & Systems (MS3), part of the faculty of Engineering Technology (ET) is currently seeking a PhD student in the area of modelling friction in crushed rock grains (gouge) in reservoir faults. The work will be done in the Surface Technology and Maintenance (…

Researcher/Lecturer Deep learning on UAV / on-board and cloud computing for UAV mappingYou will establish a new line of research to develop the next generation of drones for remote sensing applications with specific regard to on-board and cloud computing to increase the automation in UAV mapping. You will develop algorithms and methods for (near) real-time processing of data acquired…

Researcher/Lecturer Revisiting photogrammetry using deep learningYou will establish a research line at the interface between photogrammetry and deep learning developing innovative solutions. You will explore how to embed deep learning algorithms in the image orientation and 3D reconstruction tasks and their possible fusion with semantic segmentation. Your goal w…

Lab Technician / UAV ExpertYou will work on the customization of hardware and software components installed on the drones of the faculty. You will actively develop new solutions for new applications. You will be asked to customize hardware and software components of drones conceived for remote sensing applications in indoor…

PhD position: Simulations of offshore wind farm turbulenceAre you fascinated by the effect of turbulence on wind energy production? Are you highly motivated to do a PhD in a dynamic research environment? We are looking for a PhD student to study flow dynamics in wind farms using state-of-the-art computer simulations! Advancements in wind turbine technolog…

PhD position: Interaction between wind farmsAre you fascinated by the effect of turbulence on wind energy production? Are you highly motivated to do a PhD in a dynamic research environment? We are looking for a PhD student to study flow dynamics in wind farms using state-of-the-art computer simulations! Advancements in wind turbine technolog…

ECIU is hiring: a European funding advisorBecome part of an ambitious and international passionate team who believes in the creation of a European University. You will be in charge of attracting sustainable EU funding to support research, education and digitalization of ECIU University. It is up to you at which of the ECIU member universi…

Research Engineer Fraunhofer Project CenterThe Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, a German organization consisting of 72 institutes world-wide is a leading applied research organization in the field of advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0/Smart Industry. In 2017, the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, opened a project center at the University of Twente. The…

Researcher for the EcoExtreML projectDroughts (water stress) and extreme heat events (rising temperature and vapor pressure deficit (VPD)) can drastically reduce carbon uptake via downregulating photosynthesis, and can trigger tipping points such as widespread vegetation mortality. Researches into the mechanisms governing when, where…

Phd position: Applying AI for decreased scan time in prostate cancer MRIFor a project called fastMRI in collaboration with the University Medical Centre Groningen, RadboudUMC and Siemens Healthineers, we are looking for a highly motivated, creative, and enthusiastic researcher who is driven by curiosity to fill a PhD position. MRI scanners are widely used for the diagn…

PhD position on Climate Change Sentiment and Equity Risk MeasuresThe department of High-tech Business and Entrepreneurship (HBE), is an ambitious and steadily growing tech-centred business school that merges business and entrepreneurship with tech innovation and social sciences to help companies and business people impact society. The Financial Engineering secti…

Full Professor Technology Enhanced Learning and Instruction (TELI)The University of Twente (UT) invites learning scientists with an excellent research and teaching record to apply for the position of Full Professor Technology Enhanced Learning and Instruction (TELI), in the Instructional Technology section of the department of Learning, Data and Technology (LDT),…

Assistant/Associate Professor in Business Research MethodologyWe are looking for an excellent enthusiastic scholar to join the High-tech Business and Entrepreneurship (HBE) department at the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences. The HBE department is a growing research group that holds a leading position at the interfaces of business, techno…

PhD position on trapping and actuation of single-molecules in Lab-on-a-Chip groupWe are developing a platform for label-free characterization of single (bio)molecules and nanoparticles, bringing lab-on-a-chip concept to the ultimate single molecule resolution. Your research will be focused on engineering of chip-based electric tweezers for trapping/actuation of single (bio)mole…

Education & Elective Coordinator (20 hrs/week)You support activities within the programme – Technology Liberal Art and Sciences (ATLAS). Overview: * Support the Programme Director (PD) to plan and coordinate Quality Assurance, Education and Examination Regulations (EER), and accreditations processes. * Assist with the coordination of the st…

PhD Position: Film thickness in Grease Lubricated Roller BearingsThe SKF University Technological Centre for Grease Lubrication at the University of Twente has an opening for a PhD candidate. The goal of this 4-year project is to measure and model film thickness in grease lubricated cylindrical roller bearings. This requires a thorough understanding of Elasto-Hy…

Calamities Officer InternationalThe University of Twente is seeking a Calamities Officer International within the Scholarship Office and International Relations & Partnerships Unit (SOIR) of the Centre for Educational Support (CES). The Calamities Officer vacancy is a newly created position focused on further developing and imple…

Assistant/Associate Professors in Stochastic Operations ResearchWe are looking for excellent enthusiastic scholars with demonstrated research and teaching potential in areas such as Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, Healthcare Logistics, and Sustainability. We specifically value experience with Stochastic Operations Resear…

PhD Position on hydrogels for cell encapsulation and soft tissue repairA fully financed 4yr PhD position at the interface of polymer chemistry, biomaterials synthesis, and biomedical sciences; is available at the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente (UT) in the Netherlands. Our research group develops bioinspired hydrogels for cell encapsulation and…

Assistant Professor in Optoelectronic DevicesWe seek an independent researcher and scholar in the electrical engineering domain of optoelectronic devices. Devices transducing electronic to optical energy and signals, and vice versa, play a meaningful role in the developed world and will further gain global importance through photovoltaics and…

PhD candidate on Plastic (PET) RecyclingIn this position you will have the opportunity to develop your PhD in the field of Thermochemical Recycling of PET. You will be working in a creative and experienced research group with extensive experience of practical research and access to unique experimental infrastructure. The work will involv…

PhD on Biomass Conversion Technologies for Chemicals ProductionIn this position you will have the opportunity to develop your PhD in the field of conversion of biomass to glycols. You will be working in a creative and experienced research group with extensive experience of practical research and access to unique experimental infrastructure. The work will invol…

Senior Project Manager (0,8-1,0 fte)The Project Manager will work as part of the UT’s project coordination team under the management of the project director. This team is responsible for the management of ECIU University project, the flow of information among the different parts of the organization and the interaction with internal a…

PhD Position: Failure analysis in forming of battery cansAre you fascinated to develop the most sophisticated simulation techniques for production of battery cans? Do you want to do scientific research with immediate industrial relevance? For this project, we are looking for a 4-year PhD candidate to reinforce our team. With the steep rise in sales of el…

Full Professor in Power ElectronicsThe University of Twente (UT) invites highly motivated and hardworking senior researchers with an excellent track record to apply for the position of full professor in Power Electronics (PE) within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science. The challenge We offer a ch…

Assistant Professor Computational Modelling and Control of Precision RoboticsWould you love to make an impact with your research? Work at a true campus university with a pleasant atmosphere? And immediately appoint your own PhD candidate? Then you will find this role an excellent fit. About the job As an assistant professor you will work at the Department Mechanics of Solid…

PhD position “Can vibronic coupling aid efficient photochemical conversion”?The importance of electronic, vibrational and mixed electronic-vibrational quantum coherence in solar energy conversion is under intense debate. Femtosecond oscillations in excited state signals are well known, however a key question is whether they are only a ‘spectator’ or critical for functional…

PhD position in IC Design groupPLEASE NOTE: you are required to apply via the “apply now” button below, ánd to fill in an additional questionnaire before via this link: https://forms.gle/ms3PXHnbzQ136mqj8 before we can process your application. The University of Twente (UT) is located in the east of the Netherlands. It offers a …