Assistant Lecturers (several posts) in Utrecht

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Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Lecturers (several posts) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (Ref.: ), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

We welcome candidates with expertise in the following areas of Mechanical Engineering:

Robotics Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Energy and Sustainability

Materials and Manufacturing

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in a relevant engineering discipline, with strong communication, presentation, organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team, manage multiple responsibilities and work under pressure. Experience in laboratory teaching, experiential learning, student project supervision or other hands-on engineering education would be an advantage. The Department places strong emphasis on experiential learning; proven experience in such approaches will be a definite advantage.

The appointees will be expected to:

teach 1–2 undergraduate courses in the relevant disciplinary area;

coordinate and deliver undergraduate laboratory teaching and related experiential learning activities;

work closely with course teachers to develop and enhance laboratory instructional and assessment materials, and align laboratory activities with course learning outcomes;

provide structured academic support for student projects, makerspace activities, student competition teams, outreach events and admissions-related activities; and

contribute to laboratory safety, consistency, quality assurance and continuous improvement across undergraduate laboratory activities.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a teaching statement, and at least three reference letters with specific comments on their competence. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2026 , or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.