The Geotechnical Engineering Section of the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the Delft University of Technology provides education and conducts research in the field of soil mechanics, foundation engineering and groundwater flow. Delft enjoys an excellent reputation internationally for its education and research in this field, especially with respect to alluvial soils. The section has a staff of 18, including 1 full-time professor and 2 part-time professors.
The research carried out within the section is oriented to the improvement of numerical and analytical calculation methods in soil mechanics and soil dynamics, the development of experimental methods, the practical behaviour of structures in the ground and the relationship between soil and groundwater with regard to the strength behaviour and stability of soil. The section has its own laboratory for practical education and experimental research. Alongside the standard equipment, there are also more specialized facilities such as a geotechnical centrifuge and biaxial devices.
This vacancy has arisen as a result of the pending emeritus status to be accorded to the incumbent full-time professor.
Top of the pageYou will be responsible for the education and research in the field of soil mechanics, including lecturing, the supervision of students in the final project phase and of postgraduates. As section leader you will also be responsible for the consistency of education throughout the section (with due regard to subjects in other sections) and for the direction and quality of research within the section.
The fulfilment of administrative tasks within the faculty and the university and of extramural services to society are also among the duties.
Top of the pageYou have a technical university education (with completion of a doctoral project) and broad knowledge, understanding and experience in the geotechnical engineering field.
You combine a proven academic proficiency and reputation (based on independent research that breaks new ground, as supported by academic publications) with educational skills and the power to inspire and motivate staff and students. You will also be expected to continue research in your own field and to present the results nationally and internationally. Your knowledge, understanding and experience in the field of geotechnical engineering puts you in a position to provide leadership in the further development of the field within the section while maintaining a balance in the application of theoretical and experimental research methods.
You have the leadership capacities necessary for ensuring satisfactory performance of the section and for achieving a research programme of international calibre.
You have excellent communicative skills and the ability to maintain professional contacts (intramural and extramural) and to initiate collaborative ventures with national and international academic institutions and businesses.
Top of the pageThe maximum gross salary is NLG 15.896 per month (exchange rates). The appointment and remuneration are in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the Dutch universities.
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We would be pleased to receive your written application, accompanied with a comprehensive curriculum vitae. Please send your application to:
Delft University of Technology
Personnel Deparment
PO Box 5048
2600 GA Delft
Or by E-mail to Domien Wijsbroek, Personnel Officer for Geotechnical Engineering.
Additional information regarding the post is available from prof.ir H. Ligteringen, professor of Ports and Inland Waterways.
You may want to visit the complete list of job openings at DUT (Dutch page).
Geotechnical Laboratory TUDelft
