Two Assistant Professors in Operations Management

Are you fascinated by complex problems in operations management, supply chain management or transportation? Do you have the passion to perform top quality research in this area and teach courses that prepare students for a successful career? Then you could be our new colleague.

Job Description

The Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences (IE&IS) department combines disciplinary knowledge from the humanities, social sciences and technical sciences to solve the complex problems of industries and society. We collaboratively focus on and create responsible and effective innovations for the research themes: Humans and Technology, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability and Circularity, and Value of Data-Driven Intelligence.

Within the Assistant Professor position, you will become a member of the Operations, Planning, Accounting and Control (OPAC) group. The OPAC group has a worldwide reputation for strong interdisciplinary research with impact in practice and for excellent educational programs. The OPAC group helps stakeholders across sectors to make smart, informed decisions, thereby contributing to more efficiency, enhanced (environmental) sustainability, better use of resources and reduced costs. The research of the group deals with the control of operational processes, which can be related to supply chains, manufacturing systems, high-tech equipment, distribution, transportation, warehousing, retail, and service processes such as equipment maintenance.

We are looking for two Assistant Professors in Operations Management. For one of the two positions, we are particularly interested in candidates with a focus on transportation and mobility.

As an Assistant Professor you will perform and publish top quality research, partly with PhD candidates that you co-supervise. Additionally, you will design and teach courses in the areas of operations management, supply chain management and/or transportation. Some of your teaching time is spent supervising Bachelor end projects and Master thesis projects.

With our embedding in the Brainport Eindhoven region, there are plenty of opportunities to collaborate with industry, learn from their problems, and make impact, both directly, with your PhD candidates, and through the Bachelor and Master students you supervise.

Job Requirements

• You are a motivated researcher, with a PhD in operations management, operations research, (applied) mathematics, econometrics or a comparable domain.
• Ability to conduct high-quality academic research, reflected in demonstratable outputs.
• Motivation to teach, contribute to teaching processes, and to develop excellent teaching skills.
• Strong cooperation skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, including coaching and mentoring of students and staff, leading a project or chairing a group.
• Excellent (written and verbal) proficiency in English.

Conditions of Employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station.

In addition, we offer you

• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities . For a starting/junior Assistant Professor, the gross base salary is in scale 11 and ranges from €4,925 to €6,682 per month (based on full-time employment).
• In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
• The possibility of an immediate tenured position for candidates who present a demonstrably qualified profile and possess at least two years of relevant experience following their PhD.
• Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time.
• As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
• A dedicated mentoring program to help you get to know the university and the Dutch (research) environment.
• A Development Track with the prospect of becoming an Associate Professor. If you have a more senior profile, a tailor-made career proposal will be considered.
• High-quality training programs for academic leadership and teaching.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates , as are a tax compensation scheme (the Expat Scheme ) and partner career support .

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment . Build on your career at TU/e!

About us

We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community. Discover what Light Up means to TU/e in our short company video .

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here .

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager, prof.dr. Zümbül Atan, Full professor and chair of the OPAC group, z.atan@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact Josje van Oudenaarden, Senior Recruiter, via j.e.v.oudenaarden@tue.nl or +31 643559575.

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Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page .

Application

We invite you to submit a complete application. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
• Description of your scientific interests and plans (1-2 pages).
• Statement of your teaching goals and experience (1-2 pages).

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered and could be rejected.

We look forward to receiving your application no later than  December 31, 2026, at 23:59 CET.

The recruitment process will typically include the following sequential selection rounds:

• Following an initial screening, selected candidates will be invited to online interviews with a selection committee in January 2027.
• Based on these interviews, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a campus visit, including an introduction to the group, department, and university, and a formal interview with the Recruitment Advisory Committee, including a presentation and mini lecture, to assess their suitability for the position.

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines .
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.