Junior Lecturer in Technology and Operations Management
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The Department of Operations of the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Groningen is looking for a junior lecturer in Technology and Operations Management. The position focuses on developing high-quality, data-based educational materials and supporting student research in operations management.
A central part of the role is to prepare, structure, and analyse datasets for use in course assignments and MSc thesis projects. In doing so, the successful candidate will help translate real-world operational problems into teaching cases, assignments, and thesis opportunities for students. The substantive focus of the position lies in operations management problems related to areas such as event planning and the energy transition.
The position is embedded in the Department of Operations and forms part of Sectorplan Bèta en Techniek II (2022-2028), a national programme aimed at strengthening the foundations of academic teaching and research and at building capacity around major societal challenges. The Department of Operations works across focal areas including data analytics, programming, modelling, and the use of analytical tools for solving real-world operational problems.
Junior Lecturer in Technology and Operations Management
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What are you going to do?
You will contribute to teaching within the Department of Operations. Your work will focus in particular on the development of data-driven educational materials and on supporting students in applying data analysis and programming to operations management problems.
Your tasks will include:
- Preparing, cleaning, structuring, and documenting datasets for use in course assignments and MSc thesis projects.
- Helping develop data-based cases and assignments in Technology and Operations Management.
- Supporting teaching activities within the department, including tutorials, assignments, and supervision related to data analysis and programming.
- Helping translate practical operational problems into academically sound and educationally relevant case material.
Who are you?
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Holds an MSc degree in Technology and Operations Management, or in a closely related field.
- Has excellent skills in data analysis and programming in an operations management context.
- Has a strong affinity with operational decision problems, in particular in areas such as event planning and the energy transition.
- Is able to translate real-world operational problems into datasets, cases, and assignments for educational use.
- Has good communication skills and is able to work effectively with students and colleagues.
- Has an excellent command of English, both spoken and written.
What can you expect from us?
- In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 3.546 up to a maximum of € 5.538 (schaal 10) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
- 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
- End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
- A 1.0 FTE position for a duration of 3 months.
Where will you be working?
At the University of Groningen (UG), researchers from all fields of academia and technology are working on academic challenges and societal questions. Lecturers prepare their students for meaningful careers within or outside the academic world. Interdisciplinary research and teaching, sharing of knowledge, collaboration with businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations are aspects that are of the utmost importance to this European top university. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.
The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) has about 7,000 students and 700 staff, who make up an informal, personal, and inspiring academic community. We offer an ambitious, open, and dynamic working environment that encourages both students and staff to keep innovating. Approximately 25% of our students and 35% of our staff come from abroad, contributing to an international atmosphere. With EQUIS and AACSB accreditations, FEB is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. At FEB, we believe in connecting for impact: we bring together students, academics, and external stakeholders to collectively make a positive influence on regional, national, and global economic and business issues, both in academia and society. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Economics and Business, visit rug.nl/feb.
We offer a position in an ambitious and collaborative academic environment within the Department of Operations of the Faculty of Economics and Business. You will work in a setting in which research and teaching are closely connected, and in which data, modelling, and operational decision-making play a central role in both education and research. The position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of high-quality teaching materials and to the supervision of students working on societally relevant operational problems.
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Application procedure
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.
The selection committee assesses your application and you will be notified as soon as possible whether you are invited for an interview.
We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.
We may schedule a second interview with you. Depending on the position, this interview can be complemented with an assessment or guest lecture.
After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen!
Interested?
Does this vacancy appeal to you? If so, click on the button below and apply straightaway.
Please add the following documents to your application:
- CV
- Cover letter.
Do you have any questions or need more information?
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Questions about the content of the job?
Paul Buijs
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Questions about your application process?
Paul Buijs
Associate Professor
P.Buijs@rug.nl
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