Vacatures

Wil jij met enthousiasme en gedrevenheid werken in het MBO onderwijs?

Wij zijn voor de teams Entree opleidingen Maastricht, Sittard & Heerlen op zoek naar een Docent(en) LB Entree voor in totaal 8,0 fte. Het betreft hier een (tijdelijke) functie voor de periode van 1 jaar met de mogelijkheid tot verlenging. De standplaatsen zijn Maastricht, Sittard of Heerlen.

De Entree-opleiding bereidt studenten voor op assisterende functies op de arbeidsmarkt. Studenten krijgen onderwijs op school en in de beroepspraktijk. Zij krijgen intensieve (individuele) begeleiding en loopbaanbegeleiding. Het team bestaat uit professionals die op het integrale snijvlak van onderwijs, praktijk en begeleiding perspectief bieden aan een kwetsbare doelgroep.

De Entreeopleiding verzorgt onderwijs aan:

• jongeren die door verschillende omstandigheden niet kunnen starten aan een MBO 2 -3 of 4 opleiding;
• jonge nieuwkomers (anderstaligen);
• jongeren die vanuit het praktijkonderwijs en voortgezet speciaal onderwijs in een doorlopende leerlijn doorstromen.

VISTA college
VISTA college is dé opleider van het Zuiden met verschillende locaties in Zuid-Limburg. Onze opleidingen en cursussen bieden jongeren en volwassenen toekomstperspectief. We bereiden ze voor op een wereld die voortdurend in beweging is. Dat doen we door ondernemend en innovatief te zijn en samen te werken met het bedrijfsleven. Samen ontwikkelen we Limburgse krachten voor morgen.

Wat worden je taken en verantwoordelijkheden?

• Als docent binnen de Entreeopleiding geef je les aan een grote diversiteit jongeren vanaf 16 jaar en aan (jong)volwassenen, die graag met een Entreekwalificatie (diploma MBO-niveau 1) naar de arbeidsmarkt willen doorstromen óf die willen doorstromen naar een MBO-niveau 2 opleiding;
• Als docent geef je lessen Nederlands, rekenen, Loopbaan, Burgerschap en vakinhoudelijke lessen die aansluiten bij de uitstroomprofielen Logistiek, Dienstverlening, Horeca, Verkoop, Retail, Bouw, Installatietechniek & Motorvoertuigen;
• Je draagt bij aan een open en toegankelijk onderwijs voor iedereen, zorgt dat leren leuk is en je werkt resultaatgericht;
• Je begeleidt de deelnemers gedurende hun opleidingstraject waarbij diversiteit een uitdaging is, daarnaast begeleid je deelnemers bij hun stage bij instellingen en bedrijven: wij willen deelnemers zo begeleiden, dat altijd duidelijk is hoe een deelnemer ervoor staat en welke mogelijkheden hij heeft;
• Wij vinden het belangrijk, dat onze Entreeopleiding aantrekkelijk, activerend en uitdagend is voor de deelnemers en dat zij leren zelfstandig te werken, samen te werken en zelf verantwoordelijkheid te nemen.

Wat verwachten wij van jou?

• Je hebt een relevante Hbo-opleiding afgerond en beschikt over een didactische en/of pedagogische bevoegdheid om als docent te kunnen werken binnen het MBO;
• Voor de samenwerking met het bedrijfsleven en de te geven vaklessen is affiniteit met één van de uitstroomprofielen een pré;
• Je communicatieve en coachende vaardigheden zijn goed;
• Je bent pedagogisch, didactisch en vakinhoudelijk competent;
• Je hebt affiniteit en ervaring met de doelgroep;
• Je bent ontwikkelingsgericht en hebt een proactieve en ondernemende houding;
• Je bent flexibel, bevlogen en verantwoordelijk.

Wat mag je van ons verwachten?

Bij VISTA college zien we wat jij voor leerlingen en collega’s mogelijk maakt. Wij zorgen voor een goede werksfeer en veel vrijheid. Zo bieden wij jou bijvoorbeeld de ruimte én het vertrouwen om je functie in te vullen op jouw manier. Je salaris bedraagt max € 5.228,00 bruto per maand, bij een fulltime benoeming, afhankelijk van opleiding en ervaring, volgens de cao mbo, schaal LB. Ook bieden we ruime faciliteiten om je te ontwikkelen, een eindejaarsuitkering, 30 vakantiedagen en goede secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden.

Enthousiast?
Leuk dat je onze teams wilt komen versterken! Je stuurt ons je sollicitatie door vóór 5 juni 2025 het formulier in te vullen dat je via onderstaande knop bereikt.

Wil je eerst meer informatie?

Bel dan gerust even met:

Martine Quadvlieg ( opleidingsmanager Maastricht / 06 – 12598131)

of

Patrick Pranger ( opleidingsmanager Heerlen / 06 – 12297123)

Je hoort snel van ons!

FTE: 8,0
Opleiding: Entree
Standplaats: Maastricht/Heerlen/Sittard

 

Kwaliteitsmedewerker / Procesbegeleider Schuldhulpverlening

Geen dag hetzelfde, en dat is precies waarom jij dit werk zo waardeert.

In deze functie ben jij de spil tussen uitvoering, beleid en management. Jij houdt overzicht en begeleidt collega’s inhoudelijk. Je werkt in een dynamische omgeving waar je continu wordt uitgedaagd om mee te denken, te verbeteren en te verbinden. Het versterken van de samenwerking binnen en tussen teams en ketenpartners? Dat is jou op het lijf geschreven.

Wat breng je mee?

• Een afgeronde hbo-opleiding (bijv. SJD of Social Work);
• Minimaal 3 jaar recente ervaring als senior schuldhulpverlener, kwaliteitsmedewerker of procesbegeleider binnen schuldhulpverlening (fase 1 & 2);
• Diepgaande kennis van de Wgs en aanverwante wet- en regelgeving;
• Ervaring met kwaliteitsonderzoeken, VTLB-berekeningen en het beoordelen van beschikkingen en rapportages;
• Sterke communicatieve vaardigheden: je bent duidelijk, tactvol en weet collega’s effectief te coachen;
• Je overbrugt tegenstellingen en weet draagvlak te creëren voor veranderingen;
• Je houdt ontwikkelingen in wetgeving scherp in de gaten en weet hierop te anticiperen.

Hoe ziet jouw werkdag eruit?
’s Ochtends begin je de dag met een kop koffie en je mail. Dan staat de weekstart op de planning samen met je collega’s van het team Schuldhulpverlening. Hier bespreek je casuïstiek, lopende dossiers en relevante wijzigingen. Daarna ga je aan de slag op je werkplek, maar al snel klopt een consulent bij je aan met een complexe casus. Jij denkt meteen mee: hoe pakken we dit efficiënt én kwalitatief aan? Vervolgens heb je een caseloadgesprek met een consulent waarin je feedback geeft op uitgevoerde trajecten. Je coacht op inhoud en proces, met oog voor zowel het individu als het teamdoel. Je geeft feedback op dossiers en begeleid je medewerkers op inhoud én professioneel handelen. Daarbij reflecteer je op thema’s als: contact leggen, signaleren, adviseren, samenwerken, regie nemen, motiveren, planmatig werken en professioneel opstellen.

Later op de dag voer je kwaliteitsonderzoek uit, beoordeel je beschikkingen en VTLB-berekeningen. Je toetst of alles in lijn is met de Wet gemeentelijke schuldhulpverlening (Wgs). Je sluit de dag af met een overleg met de teammanager en beleidsadviseur. Samen bespreek je de laatste ontwikkelingen die op ons afkomen en hoe die impact hebben op onze werkwijze. Jij vertaalt deze naar praktische adviezen en denkt mee over implementatie. Je werkt zo actief aan het verbeteren van de dienstverlening en bent een echte verbinder binnen de organisatie.

Jouw Team
Team Schuldhulpverlening is onderdeel van het domein Samenleving. We helpen en adviseren inwoners met financiële problemen en streven daarbij altijd naar de hoogste kwaliteit in onze dienstverlening. Binnen ons team werken consulenten (vroeg signalering), schuldregelaars en ondersteuners dagelijks hard om duurzame oplossingen te vinden voor iedereen die financiële hulp nodig heeft. Als procesbegeleider speel jij een cruciale rol in het waarborgen van deze kwaliteit en in de groei van onze medewerkers. Samen zetten we ons in voor een schuldenvrij Heerlen!

Werken voor de gemeente Heerlen is bouwen aan het Heerlen van Morgen
Heerlen is een stad met lef. In Heerlen zijn we doorpakkers en maken we dingen waar die anderen niet voor mogelijk houden. We werken vastberaden en met overtuiging aan grote en boeiende opgaven die onze stad toekomstbestendig maken. Heerlen verlegt grenzen, verkent nieuwe horizonten en wij leren van, en bouwen trots voort op het verleden. En met die lessen uit het verleden pakken we door om beter verder te gaan naar morgen. In Heerlen borrelt het van de ideeën en initiatieven en pakken we uitdagingen aan. Als stad met zo’n 90.000 inwoners vervullen we de centrumfunctie voor de regio Parkstad Limburg. Alles wat we doen draagt bij aan één gezamenlijk doel: Heerlen een nog fijnere plek maken om te wonen, werken en leven!

Ook onze Organisatie is volop in ontwikkeling. Samen met meer dan 1.000 collega’s werken we aan Heerlen van Morgen. Een organisatie met heldere doelen voor ogen: op basis van openheid en vertrouwen efficiënt samenwerken aan een toekomstbestendig Heerlen. Een manier van werken waarbij collegialiteit, creativiteit en curiositeit matchen met onze taken. Een organisatie waar de wensen, ideeën en gedachten van de inwoners en ondernemers centraal staan in ons handelen. Kies je voor Heerlen? Dan steken we samen de handen uit de mouwen en werken we aan een duurzame, leefbare stad én organisatie.

Wat krijg je daarvoor terug?
Bij de gemeente Heerlen bieden we jou een omgeving waar je de ruimte krijgt om jezelf en de organisatie te ontwikkelen. Het betreft een structurele functie van 36 uren. De eerste arbeidsovereenkomst zal voor bepaalde tijd zijn.

De functie is ingeschaald in de HR21 normfunctie medewerker beleidsuitvoering I in schaal 10 met een bruto maandsalaris van minimaal € 3.602,00 en maximaal € 5.313,00 (afhankelijk van opleiding en ervaring, bij een fulltime dienstverband). Het is mogelijk om meer uren te werken. Daarmee bouw je ADV op.

Verder ontvang je een individueel keuze budget (IKB). Dit is 17.05% van jouw salaris. Daarnaast bieden wij mogelijkheden om opleidingen te volgen, flexibel te werken en hebben wij verschillende vitaliteitsregelingen, waaronder onze eigen sportstimuleringsregeling en een flexibel vitaliteitsbudget in de vorm van een digitale munt (Vitknip) die je in Heerlen op veel plekken kan inzetten om jouw vitaliteit te vergroten. Je pensioen wordt opgebouwd bij het ABP. Onze arbeidsvoorwaarden zijn geregeld volgens de cao gemeenten. Bekijk al onze arbeidsvoorwaarden op onze site.

Meebouwen aan het Heerlen van Morgen?
Krijg jij energie van afwisseling, inhoudelijke diepgang én het coachen van collega’s? Laat van je horen en stuur via de button jouw cv en motivatie t.a.v. Femke Katier. Je kunt solliciteren tot en met 15 juni 2025. Voor meer informatie kun je terecht bij Denny Kerver (tot 1 juni). Denny kan je alles vertellen over deze functie en is te bereiken via e-mailadres: d.kerver@heerlen.nl. Vanaf 1 juni kun je voor meer informatie terecht bij Femke Katier, e-mailadres: f.katier@heerlen.nl

Houd alvast maandag 23 juni 2025 vrij in jouw agenda; dan zullen sollicitatiegesprekken plaatsvinden. De functie wordt gelijktijdig in- en extern opengesteld. Bij gelijke geschiktheid hebben interne kandidaten voorrang. Acquisitie naar aanleiding van deze vacature wordt niet op prijs gesteld.  

Does your heart beat faster when building new robots? Do you get excited when you can operate industrial robots and drones? And are you passionate about sharing your knowledge with students and new generations of researchers? Then we are looking for you at the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

 

Job description
The Department of Advanced Computing Systems at the Faculty of Science and Engineering of Maastricht University is looking for a new colleague to support our cutting-edge research in robotic systems. As a robotic systems engineer, you will be strengthening our team that is creating next generation artificial intelligence, software, and hardware for various robotic systems. This research spans areas such as smart industrial robots, autonomous drones, and wearable robotics. We apply this research to address various urgent societal needs. We are currently hiring for new developments which focus on agricultural applications. For this purpose, we are setting up new facilities at Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo to run complementary to our new R&D greenhouse.

 

You will also contribute to our top-rated education. This includes two bachelor’s programmes and two master’s programmes in the fields of AI and Data Science.  You will be sharing our passion in designing and building robotic systems with our highly motivated students and helping them to become professional researchers and developers.
 
What are you going to do?
As a Robotics Systems Engineer you will support various research projects by designing, developing, implementing, modifying and operating professional robotic systems. You will also be involved in setting up and maintaining our new robotics laboratory facilities in Venlo.

 

In your role, you will become part of our team that focusses on enabling next generation AI-powered robotics systems. This team operates at the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo and in Maastricht. 

 

You will also support our teaching activities: During practical assignments you will help teach students to design, manufacture, and program robotic systems. You will also set up and maintain state-of-the-art robotic systems such as drones and industrial robots for education.

 
Who are you?
We seek an experienced colleague who is passionate about robotic systems and who enjoys sharing their knowledge in our educational programmes. You feel at home in a strongly international, diverse, and cooperative community like ours. We are looking to welcome a colleague who fosters collaboration.
 
Our ideal candidate has:

• A degree in Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics or a strongly related field, preferably at university of applied sciences (hbo) level;
• Proven experience in designing, developing and implementing professional robotic systems;
• Proven experience in operating professional robots;
• Keen mind and interest in staying up-to-day with latest technological developments;
• Excellent command of English; command of Dutch language is a plus;
• Willingness to travel regularly between the various Brightlands Campuses in Limburg (Venlo, Maastricht, Sittard-Geleen and Heerlen);
• License to operate drones is a plus.
   

What we offer
As Robotic Systems Engineer 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:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 9-10, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €3.378 and ​​​​​​​€5.331 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
•  An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1,0 FTE. Upon proven suitability, the employment contract will be converted to an indefinite contract. 
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model. 
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students. 
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'. 

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.

Click here for more information about UM. 

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 approximately 1250 bachelor’s and master’s students in 4 specialized study programmes in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Click here for more information.

Curious?
Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Dr. Rico Möckel 
via rico.mockel@maastrichtuniversity.nl for more information. 

Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Robotic Systems Engineer? Apply now, no later than 9 June, for this position.
 

Please upload the following documents:

• cover letter (1 page max), which includes a motivation of your interest in the vacancy and an explanation of why you would fit well in this position;
• a detailed curriculum vitae highlighting your experience with robotic systems and components. If possible, provide links to github account, blogs, websites that demonstrate your experience.

 

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.

 

 

 

Are you passionate about realizing a sustainable and competitive chemical industry? Join our highly dynamic international team at the plasmalab at Maastricht University, working in close cooperation with industry. We are looking for a motivated PhD student in advancing technology for methane valorization by plasma modelling.

 

Job Description
Waste gas valorisation remains essential in a circular future - for closing the carbon cycle via, amongst others, the recycling of plastics and biomass. Methane, a toxic greenhouse gas, is produced in large volumes in for example naphtha crackers whilst no mature technology is readily available to utilize it as a feedstock. Plasma-based chemical processes, powered by renewable energy, operate at high temperatures and reactant ionization levels, facilitating rapid and complete conversion of methane to hydrogen and other valuable products with high efficiency. 

 

In the Hypro project, a microwave-driven plasma reactor for the conversion of methane into ethylene is considered. In the plasmalab, three other PhD students will also be working on this project. The PhD student will modify an existing 0D plasma model to compare different methane chemistry sets. Currently available reaction kinetics data sets stem from other communities such as the combustion science community and were optimized for conditions in which oxidation reactions are dominant. Their accuracy and validity in the absence of oxygen is yet unsure. The PhD student will perform a sensitivity analysis to establish the dominant reaction pathways. Based on experimental results obtained by another PhD student in the project, these chemistry sets are valorized and optimized with the purpose to construct a reduced set, which will be used as an input for a 3D plasma reactor model.

 

In this project, the responsibilities of the PhD student will entail:

• Plasma model development.
• Perform sensitivity analysis with 0D plasma model.
• Present your work at international conferences.
• Write scientific papers for international peer-reviewed journals.
• Provide teaching assistance and/or supervision of students.

 

As a PhD student, you will work in the plasmalab team in the Faculty of Science and Engineering located at Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen. You will become part of a young international research group, specialized in plasma catalysis. 

 

Requirements
You are motivated, autonomous, hands-on, communicative, and interested in working in an international research environment.

Furthermore, the requisites for this position are:

• You hold a master's degree in (plasma) physics, chemistry, chemical engineering or related fields;
• Good university record;
• Knowledge of computational chemistry (modelling of chemical reactions) is a plus;
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

 

What we offer
As PhD candidate in plasma model development for methane valorization 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:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale P according to UFO profile PhD, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €2901,00 and €3707,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1,0 FTE. Upon a positive evaluation, an extension of 3 years will follow.
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model. 
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students. 
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'. 

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.

Click here for more information about UM. 

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 Circular Chemical Engineering - plasmalab
At the plasmalab, students, researchers, and industry partners come together to optimize existing plasma technology and develop new plasma processes that can be applied and scaled up for the future chemical industry.

Curious?

Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Anne Limburg at anne.limburg@maastrichtuniversity.nl for more information. Do you have any questions regarding the procedure, please contact Eric Raemaekers (Recruiter) at eric.raemaekers@maastrichtuniversity.nl.

Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new PhD candidate in plasma model development for methane valorization? Apply now, no later than June 8, 2025, for this position.

Please upload your CV, motivation letter and grade list. Note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

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.

 

 

 

Are you passionate about uncovering patterns hidden in complex signals? Do you want to explore new ways to visualize, interpret, and understand time-series data in fields like health, audio, and biomedical engineering?

 

Then join our research team at the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences (DACS) and help develop innovative signal embedding and decomposition methods that reveal the inner workings of dynamical systems.

 

Job Description:
We are looking for a creative and curious PhD candidate to explore novel approaches for analyzing and visualizing complex signals. You will help develop new methods that transform how we work with data from biomedical devices, audio recordings, or industrial sensors. These signals often contain subtle patterns or irregularities, and your research will focus on uncovering them through smart mathematical techniques.

You will be part of a supportive and experienced research team that brings together expertise in signal processing, mathematical modeling, and systems analysis. Together, we will study how to embed signals in ways that help us identify structure, dynamics, and meaningful patterns, especially when the data is noisy, incomplete, or nonlinear.

What you will do:

• Investigate new ways to embed and visualize time-series signals
• Explore how different mathematical tools, including recurrence analysis and tensor-based methods, can help uncover patterns in multiscale or incomplete data
• Contribute to applications such as audio classification, health signal analysis, or predictive maintenance
• Collaborate on the development of open tools and visualizations to support reproducible research
• Present your work at leading conferences and publish in international journals
• Supervise and mentor BSc and MSc students on related topics
• Support teaching activities in foundational courses such as Linear Algebra and Numerical Methods

Requirements:

• A master’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Mathematical or Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field.
• Background in at least two of the following fields: signal processing, numerical linear algebra, optimization, or machine learning, and motivation to develop further in the others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with programming, preferably in Matlab or Python.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in English (oral and written).
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently. 
   

What we offer
As PhD Candidate 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:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale P according to UFO profile PhD Candidate, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €2901,00 and €3707,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1,0 FTE. Upon a positive evaluation, an extension of 3 years will follow. 
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model. 
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students. 
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'. 

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.

Click here for more information about UM. 

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 approximately 1250 bachelor’s and master’s students in 4 specialized study programmes in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Click here for more information.

Curious?
Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Dr. ir. Martijn Boussé (m.bousse@maastrichtuniversity.nl)  or Dr. ir. Philippe Dreesen (philippe.dreesen@maastrichtuniversity.nl) for additional information about the position or the research direction.

Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new PhD Candidate? Apply now, no later than 19 August 2025, for this position.
 

Please upload your CV, Grade list and motivation letter.

Structure your motivation letter as a research statement (max. 500 words), including an answer to the following questions:

• How would you shape this project (project plan/approach)? 
• How does it connect to your previous work or interests?
• What are your ambitions and/or goals with this PhD?

 

Please note that the first round of interviews will take place in the week of 25 – 29 August 2025 (online) and the second round in the week of 1 – 5 September 2025 (in Maastricht). 

 

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.