Job description
We are looking for a highly motivated and curious EngD (Engineering Doctorate) researcher who will work on the design and development of an IT architecture for Freight Mobility as a Service (FMaaS). The successful applicant will join the Industrial Engineering and Business Information Systems (IEBIS) section of the High-tech Business & Entrepreneurship Department (HBE) at the Faculty of Behavioural Management and Social Sciences.
Key takeaways
- 2-year position combining an ambitious industrial research project in logistics with the EngD program Business Information Technology. An EngD programme is a 2-year post-master design programme focussing on the direct needs of the industry. For more information on the BIT EngD program, see https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/tgs/interested-in/engd/programmes/;
- Contributing to the design and development of an IT architecture for the FMaaS project, aimed at enhancing the seamless dynamic operation of the Dutch multimodal freight network to achieve environmental targets at the national level; for more information on the FMaaS Project, see https://www.tudelft.nl/tbm/onderzoek/projecten/fmaas-project;
- Gain valuable experience in a large-scale research project through collaboration with 11 knowledge institutes and 13 industry partners.
The challenge
The goal of the FMaaS project is to conceive an effective and sustainable digital matching "platform of platforms" with federated and composite services. FMaaS combines offerings from multiple, independent service providers, analyse its consequences, and understand the conditions under which such platforms are accepted and used, and provide environmental and societal benefits.
Your profile
We look for a highly motivated, enthusiastic researcher who is driven by curiosity and has/is:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Information Technology, Computer Science or similar;
- Exhibit a strong passion and possess outstanding skills in enterprise architecture and information systems design and development;
- Affinity with the logistics industry and/or experience with IT projects in this domain related to interoperability, data spaces (e.g., IDS), and data-driven applications (e.g., Python);
- A good team spirit and like to work in an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented environment;
- Able to do independent research and willing to develop writing and publication skills;
- Possess good communication skills and an excellent command of English.
Our offer
We encourage high responsibility and independence, while collaborating with colleagues, researchers, other university staff and partners. We follow the terms of employment by the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Universities (CAO). Our offer contains: a fulltime 2-year EngD position with a qualifier in the first year; excellent mentorship in a stimulating research environment with excellent facilities; and a personal development program within the Twente Graduate School. It also includes:
- Gross monthly salary of € 2.872;
- Excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme;
- 29 holidays per year in case of full-time employment;
- A EngD program in Business Information Technology of 60 ECTS;
- A training programme as part of the Twente Graduate School where you and your supervisors will determine a plan for a suitable education and supervision;
- A green campus with free access to sports facilities and an international scientific community;
- A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid);
- A full status as an employee at the UT, including pension, health care benefits and good secondary conditions are part of our collective labour agreement CAO-NU for Dutch universities.
Information and application
Are you interested to be part of our team? Please submit your application before 9 June and include:
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages A4), emphasizing your specific interest, qualifications, and motivations to apply for this position;
- A Curriculum Vitae, including a list of all courses attended and grades obtained, and, if applicable, a list of publications and references;
- An IELTS-test, Internet TOEFL test (TOEFL-iBT), or a Cambridge CAE-C (CPE). Applicants with a non-Dutch qualification and who have not had secondary and tertiary education in English can only be admitted with an IELTS-test showing a total band score of at least 6.5, internet. TOEFL test (TOEFL-iBT) showing a score of at least 90, or a Cambridge CAE-C (CPE).
Additional information can be acquired via email from dr. J.P.S. (Sebastian) Piest (https://personen.utwente.nl/j.p.s.piest) or dr. R. (Renata) Guizzardi-Silva Souza (https://personen.utwente.nl/r.guizzardi).
About the department
The HBE department is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive working culture. Our aim is that all job applicants are given equal opportunities. When we select candidates for employment, it will be on the basis of their competence and ability. To support the workforce diversity, we are open to offer flexible working conditions on an individual basis to support work-life balance, that may include contract of employment, working hours and location, or child care arrangements.
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About the organisation
At the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS), we unite the worlds of people and technology to address today’s complex societal challenges. We are passionate about understanding human behaviour, fostering responsible innovation, and designing solutions that create societal value. Our educational programmes span disciplines such as Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communication Sciences, Philosophy, Educational Sciences, and Health Sciences. Through our bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Professional Learning & Development programmes, and interdisciplinary research themes – including Emerging Technologies & Societal Transformations, Resilience, Smart Industry, Learning, and Health – we empower students and researchers to make a positive societal impact.
At BMS, we combine critical thinking with practical action. From advancing sustainable mobility with innovations like the world’s most efficient hydrogen car to shaping policies that promote digital inclusion, our work contributes to a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable future. Whether it’s exploring how technology influences human behaviour or leveraging data and innovation to transform industries and communities, we ensure that technology serves people – and not the other way around.
As an employer, BMS offers a vibrant, inclusive, and entrepreneurial environment where you can thrive personally and professionally. Join us and become part of a forward-thinking community that equips you to shape the future – for yourself and society. With us, you will become part of a leading technical university with increasing, positive social impact.
