Postdoc UB4H Digital Technologies for Hydrogen Workforce Development

Introduction

Join United Brains 4 Hydrogen (UB4H) a pioneering research program that connects education research and industry to accelerate the green hydrogen transition. UB4H focuses on building innovative learning communities and digital solutions that prepare professionals for future roles in a rapidly evolving energy sector. By working in an interdisciplinary team you will contribute to shaping a responsive ecosystem that strengthens collaboration reduces time-to-job and drives innovation for a climate-neutral society.

Together with two other postdocs you will develop practical tools to foster collaboration between education industry and government ensuring professionals acquire future-proof skills to enable lifelong learning. Your focus is on digital learning environments including virtual and remote labs to accelerate skill development and reduce time-to-job. Your research will integrate digital literacy AI and experiential learning into innovative training solutions for the hydrogen workforce.

Project Focus

This Postdoc Research Aims To:

• Examine how remote labs and digital learning environments can accelerate skill development and reduce time-to-job for hydrogen professionals.
• Design and evaluate adaptive training programs that integrate cybersecurity digital literacy and experiential learning.
• Innovate methods for assessing learning performance and collaboration in virtual and hybrid settings.

The project offers room to refine the research questions to prototype digital solutions and collaborate with educational institutions and industry partners.

Job Description

As a Postdoctoral Researcher you will:

• Investigate how digital learning environments can enhance skill development and reduce time-to-job for hydrogen professionals.
• Design and evaluate adaptive training programs that integrate cybersecurity digital literacy and experiential learning.
• Prototype and test remote lab experiments ensuring meaningful learning experiences for diverse participants.
• Publish academic papers and practical guidelines and present findings at conferences.
• Collaborate with educators technical experts and industry partners to implement digital solutions in real-world contexts.
• Work closely with other postdocs to ensure alignment across research work packages.
• Contribute to the vibrant research ecosystem within the United Brains 4 Hydrogen (UB4H) program embedded in the Eindhoven School of Education.

Your work will drive innovation in digital education and support the creation of a future-proof workforce for the hydrogen economy.

Job Requirements

• A PhD in educational sciences engineering education learning sciences or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of hydrogen technology or willingness to acquire it combined with interest in technical skills.
• Experience with designing evaluating or implementing digital learning environments simulations or remote labs.
• Ability to set up adaptive training programs involving both educational institutions and industry.
• Strong methodological skills in qualitative quantitative or quasi-experimental research.
• Excellent communication and relational skills with a proactive and creative mindset.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other postdocs and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to deliver both scientific and practice-oriented outputs (articles guidelines tools).
• Fluent in English and proficiency in Dutch is considered an advantage as you will collaborate with local educators and companies.
  
  

Conditions of Employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful green campus within walking distance of the central train addition we offer you:

• Part-time employment 0.8FTE for 3 years.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities scale 10 (min. 4241 max. 5538).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure on-campus childrens day care and sports facilities.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network and offers tailored support training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.

About us

Eindhoven University of Technology is a leading international university within the Brainport region where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13000 students and more than 7000 staff forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Information

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Application

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• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
• List of up to five self-selected best publications.

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