Are you eager to create sophisticated embedded and robotic systems and inspire students to do so as well?
Job description
Are you highly motivated to support education and cutting-edge research in embedded systems and robotics? Interested in designing, manufacturing, and programming embedded systems and robots? Then you should consider joining our Department of Advanced Computing Sciences (DACS) as a technician. DACS is an international community of ~100 researchers at various stages of their career, embedded in the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE). Our department has more than 30 years’ experience with research and teaching in the fields of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and Data Science.
What are you going to do?
You will be working 50% of your time in supporting education and another 50% in supporting research. For education you will set up and maintain educational and lab equipment. You will support students during practical assignments and projects, teach them to design, manufacture, and program embedded and robotic systems.
In your research role, you will become part of our team that focusses on enabling AI-powered control solutions. This team operates at Maastricht University in Maastricht and at the Brightlands Smart Service Campus in Heerlen. As a technician, you will support various research projects by designing, building, and programming embedded and robotic systems and components. This includes the programming of microprocessors and embedded computers for various applications.
Who are you?
We seek a colleague who is passionate about creating embedded and robotic systems and who enjoys sharing her/his knowledge in our educational programmes. You feel at home in a strongly international, diverse, and cooperative community like ours. We are looking to welcome someone who fosters collaboration.
What we offer
As Technician Embedded Systems at Faculty of Science & Engineering, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:
The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information,click here
Maastricht University
Why work at Maastricht University?
At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.
In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.
With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.
Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.
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Faculty of Science and Engineering
At the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE), we focus on themes such as circularity and sustainability, future farming, digitisation and (scientific) instrument development.??FSE's leading projects, like the Einstein Telescope Pathfinder, are sure to grab anyone's attention.??The faculty is a vibrant hub of education and research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS).??At FSE, over 450 staff members and 3700 students gather to explore e exciting interdisciplinary research and educational programmes. Feel welcome, be part of our team and put your brilliant mind to work!
FSE at the Brightlands Campuses?
Maastricht, Sittard-Geleen, Heerlen, and Venlo, the home of four creative Brightlands campuses, are bustling with 30,000 entrepreneurs, researchers, and students working diligently to solve global challenges. The Faculty of Science and Engineering is active on all four Brightlands campuses, and this is where our impact reaches its peak. To give you an idea of what is happening at each campus: Sittard-Geleen is home to the largest chemical site in the Euregion, while Venlo is a large hub for agri-food innovation. Maastricht is the site of the Health Campus, and Heerlen is the place to be for Smart Services.?
Department of Advanced Computing Sciences
The Department of Advanced Computing Sciences is Maastricht University’s largest and oldest department broadly covering the fields of artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, mathematics and robotics.
Over 100 researchers work and study in the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences, whose roots trace back to 1987. The department’s staff teaches more than 1,200 bachelor’s and master’s students in 4 specialized study programmes in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science.
Curious?
Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Prof. Mark Winands (Professor in Machine Reasoning; Chair of Department of Advanced Computing Sciences) m.winands@maastrichtuniversity.nl
for more information.
Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Technician Embedded Systems? Apply now, no later than 19 May, for this position.
The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.
Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.