Do you enjoy developing innovative ways of collaboration between companies and universities in the public or private sector in order to develop a value for our society? The University of Twente can offer you that opportunity.
The MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology works closely together with MinacNed (the trade association for microsystems and nanotechnology) to maintain and extend a flourishing ecosystem that connects companies (mostly SME’s) and knowledge institutes in the field of micro-, nano-, and quantum technology.
A promising key emerging technology is quantum technology and the ecosystem around this technology is starting to grow, also thanks to the Quantum Delta National Growth fund programme (QDNL). As we see unprecedented chances in linking microtechnology, nanotechnology and quantum technology, the creation of a common ecosystem is key for success. Therefore MESA+, MinacNed and QDNL decided to team up, and are seeking a Community Builder to establish the required links needed for a vibrant micro-nano-quantum community.
The position
Your main activity as Community Builder is to identify the key stakeholders in micro, nano and quantum technologies, to connect these and to further develop a collaborative, vibrant and lasting ecosystem. This implies that:
- You are jointly responsible for establishing and putting together sustainable relationships with major industrial partners, knowledge institutes, governments and network organizations, including the development of propositions/roadmaps;
- You support, advise, and guide stakeholders within the ecosystem with respect to long term innovation and value creation;
- You will connect academia and industry to set up consortia for external fund raising and expand the network of contacts;
- You create support for your plans at all levels and you are closely involved in their implementation and evaluation.
Information and application
Your reaction should include an application/motivation letter, emphasizing your specific interest and motivation and a detailed CV. A reference check or an assessment can be part of the procedure.
For more information please contact dr.ir. V.T. (Timo) Meinders, Business Director MESA+ Institute, (v.t.meinders@utwente.nl, +31 53 489 4360).
Please submit your application until June 14, 2023 via the provided button below.
About the department
REALISING GRAND SOLUTIONS WITH THE EXTREMELY SMALL
At MESA+, we believe in realising grand solutions with the extremely small. We contribute to solving current and future societal challenges. We do this by using our fascination with the extremely small. We bring societal challenges inside and use our fascination to work on innovative and sustainable solutions. We focus on societal challenges in four application areas: Health, AgriFood & Water, Security, and Energy & Sustainability.
With our research, we contribute to a fair, sustainable and digital society.
GROUND-BREAKING RESEARCH
Embracing a cross-disciplinary approach and benefiting from the MESA+ NanoLab, over 500 researchers deliver high quality, frequently ground-breaking research. MESA+ actively seeks collaboration with external partners providing an excellent setting for consortium formation. Next to our excellent scientists and facilities, we offer a strong regional ecosystemthat creates the breeding ground to let ideas blossom and grow to relevant, successful solutions and businesses.
About the organisation
The Faculty of Science & Technology (Technische Natuurwetenschappen, TNW) engages some 700 staff members and 2000 students in education and research on the cutting edge of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Our fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. As part of a people-first tech university that aims to shape society, individuals and connections, our faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad, and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. Our research has a high profile both in the Netherlands and internationally and is strengthened by the many young researchers working on innovative projects with as doctoral candidates and post-docs. It has been accommodated in three multidisciplinary UT research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centre and Digital Society Institute.
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