Requirements

• A PhD degree in philosophy or ethics of technology, in STS, in design research or in a related field.
• A proven track-record in applied ethics or stakeholder consultations.
• Experience with design tools like scenario building, co-creation or serious games.
• Ability to constructively collaborate with multiple European researchers.
• An appetite for an adventurous journey from Delft to Europe, from ethics to design, and from experts to citizens.

Conditions of employment

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation. An International Children’s Centre offers childcare and there is an international primary school.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context. At TU Delft we embrace diversity and aim to be as inclusive as possible (see our Code of Conduct). Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. 

Challenge. Change. Impact!  

Faculty Technology, Policy and Management

With its excellent education and research at the intersection of technology, society and policy, the Faculty of TPM makes an important contribution to solving complex technical-social issues, such as energy transition, mobility, digitalisation, water management and (cyber) security.
We combine insights from the engineering sciences, the social and the humanities. We develop robust models and designs, are internationally oriented and have an extensive network with knowledge institutions, companies, social organisations and governments.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management.

Additional information

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Pieter Vermaas, Researcher, email:  tel: +31626697922.

For information about the selection procedure, please contact Anita van Vianen, HR Advisor, email: .

Application procedure

• A two page application letter that includes your contact data, a motivation why you apply to the position, and (because of the diverse set of skills involved) a description of relevant skills you already have for carrying out the research and of skills you want to acquire during the research.
• Full CV/publication list.
• A paper you authored and that demonstrates the relevant skills you already have (in case of a co-authored paper you indicate your contribution to it).
• Names of three people who can act as references.

Closing date: January 4, 2021

A pre-employment screening can be part of the application procedure.