Knowledge Valorization Officer – Training in photonics

Departments, Department of Electrical Engineering

Introduction

• Map training needs across the integrated photonics ecosystem.

• Build and maintain networks to enable market-aware training development.

• Manage and develop a comprehensive integrated photonics training program portfolio

• Ensure good alignment between open training courses and industry need

• Develop commercially-informed course content for executive-level briefings, tutorials, courses, and workshops

• Monitor user satisfaction and suggest improvements based on the collected feedback

Job Description

Integrated photonics is a cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of our digital society – ultrahigh bandwidth telecommunication, quantum computing, AI datacenters, non-intrusive sensing, LiDAR, and intelligent manufacturing. This fast-moving field has abundant opportunities for innovation and valorization, yet market visibility into photonics skills requirements remains fragmented and incomplete.

This Knowledge Valorization Officer position comprise both content development and course delivery. Content development will focus on executive-level training where participants will familiarise themselves with commercial and technological opportunities and risks for businesses and entrepreneurs entering the integrated photonics sector. You will work with a team of academics, researchers, and the wider industry ecosystem, including the JePPIX platform, to formulate learning objectives, materials, activities, assessments and course evaluation methods. With respect to course delivery you will work on the positioning of multiple openly accessible courses that are tailored to the multiple roles within photonics businesses. With market surveys, interviews, and data analysis, you will build a quantified understanding of the market need and strategies appropriate to address the EU skills agenda for photonics. Tasks include designing course frameworks, validating concepts with clients, supporting implementation, and assessing the effectiveness.

The role is funded by the European Chips Design Platform (EuroCDP) – an EU-wide initiative targeted at integrating chip design resources to offer a one-stop shop to designers. By streamlining access, the platform aims to help reduce the economic and technical barriers of chip design, facilitating fast prototyping and upscaling, and thus stimulating the EU semiconductor industry. Within the project you will assess user satisfaction with the training programs offered in the EuroCDP, analyse user feedback and propose course improvements. You will work closely with other colleagues on the project, and ensure alignment with other initiatives like PIXEurope, Photonics4Quantum, and the Dutch Chip Competence Center.

This position will be in the Photonic Integration group, leveraging our years of expertise in integrated photonics technology, teaching, and our established network in the field. Our group coordinates the Joint European Platform for Integrated Photonics (JePPIX), through which we already offer designer training programs in integrated photonics. You will be working alongside leading technology experts and experienced trainers, gaining hands-on experience in both business analysis and operational coordination. You will develop new perspectives, strengthen management and communication skills, and engage with the vibrant European photonics ecosystem.

JePPIX:

EU chip design platform:

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a comparable field. Candidates with a degree in electrical engineering who want to switch to a business role are also welcome to apply.

• At least 3 years of experience in a business analytical or strategy role within the high-tech or deep tech sector.

• Experience with running training programs or training development.

• Experience in portfolio oversight and program coordination is an advantage.

• Skills in market research, including online search, surveys, interviews, and data analysis.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work across academic and industrial environments.

• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.

• Proactive and with a problem-solving mindset.

• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Conditions of Employment

An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

• Full-time employment for 2 years; this is a temporary position with the possibility of a 2-year extension.

• A monthly salary of minimum €3,546 to maximum €6,433 for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 10/11 collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities).

• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.

• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.

• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.

• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.

• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.

• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.

• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.

Here you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

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 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

The mission of the Department of Electrical Engineering is to acquire, share and transfer knowledge and understanding in the whole field of Electrical Engineering through education, research and valorization. We work towards a ‘Smart Sustainable Society’, a ‘Connected World’, and a healthy humanity (‘Care & Cure’). Activities share an application-oriented character, a high degree of complexity and a large synergy between multiple facets of the field.

Research is carried out into the applications of electromagnetic phenomena in all forms of energy conversion, telecommunication and electrical signal processing. Existing and new electrical components and systems are analyzed, designed and built. The Electrical Engineering department takes its inspiration from contacts with high-tech industry in the direct surrounding region and beyond.

The department is innovative and has international ambitions and partnerships. The result is a challenging and inspiring setting in which socially relevant issues are addressed.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager Yi Wang ( ), Katia Panina ( ), Kevin Williams ( ).

For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment, please contact Kevin Caris HR-Advisor( ).

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Application

If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications. Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. Where applicable, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates where they are equally suitable.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.

• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.

• Important for non-EU applicants: Please be aware that for this position, specific residence permit requirements apply. If you are a non-EU national, you may not be eligible to legally work in this role under current Dutch immigration regulations. We strongly advise you to contact our Staff Immigration Team ( ) before applying to check your eligibility and to receive further guidance.

• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

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