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The CLEAR initiative (Chemistry Learning for Environmental Action and Responsibility) is an innovative programme within the Chemical Science & Engineering curriculum at the University of Twente. It aims to equip students with the skills and mindset needed to tackle complex global challenges such as climate change, pollution, and greenwashing. By embedding systems thinking into the curriculum, CLEAR enables students to approach sustainability challenges from a holistic perspective, integrating environmental, social, and economic factors into their solutions. For more information, click .
Within this CLEAR PhD project, you will explore how sustainability, systems thinking, and essential skills are currently embedded in an engineering curriculum, and how these elements can be more effectively aligned. You will work closely with lecturers, students and researchers to analyse existing educational practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
You will investigate how educational interventions can help students develop the ability to address complex real-world challenges. This includes exploring how learning activities, assessment methods, and course design can reinforce each other and contribute to meaningful learning experiences. Part of your work will involve designing and testing new educational interventions in collaboration with teaching staff.
You will work in a multidisciplinary team environment, and collaborate with experts and researchers in chemistry, engineering and educational science, alongside teachers, students, and the educational management team.
Your profile
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering is mandatory. Relevant academic or educational background in this area is a plus.
You have, or will shortly acquire, a Master’s degree in engineering, education, or a related field at a research university.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability and sustainable development.
You have some experience with educational analysis and/or knowledge on programming, including the development of artificial-intelligence-driven educational tools.
You have excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills.
You have good communication and collaboration skills, and you enjoy working in an interdisciplinary environment.
You are proactive and able to work independently.
You are proficient in English.
Our offer
A full-time position for four years, with a qualifier in the first year, and the flexibility to work (partially) from home.
Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU).
You will receive a gross monthly salary ranging from €3.059,- (first year) to €3.881,- (fourth year).
There are excellent benefits, including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme.
A minimum of 232 leave hours in case of full-time employment based on a formal workweek of 38 hours. Full-time employment in practice means 40 hours a week, resulting in 96 extra leave hours on an annual basis.
Free access to sports facilities on campus.
A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid).
You will have a training programme as part of the Twente Graduate School where you and your supervisors will determine a plan for a suitable education and supervision.
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