Assistant Professor In Process Mining of Variable Processes

About the opportunity

The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is seeking an Assistant Professor in Process Mining of Variable Processes to join the Process Analytics group within the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. The successful candidate will advance the state of the art in process mining, focusing on highly variable processes, including topics such as anomaly detection, simulation, and optimization of variable workflows. The role involves conducting high-quality academic research, teaching at Bachelor and Master levels, and supervising PhD candidates. The position is based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, within the Brainport region, a world-leading tech hub.

Salary and benefits

• Salary according to Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 11 (€ 4,925 – € 6,682 per month).
• Year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• Dedicated mentoring program for integration into the university and Dutch research environment.
• Development Track with the prospect of becoming an Associate Professor (tailor-made proposals for senior profiles).
• High-quality training programs for academic leadership and teaching.
• Technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care, and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the TU/e Student Sports Center at an affordable rate.
• Partially paid parental leave.
• Allowance for commuting, working from home, and internet costs.
• Staff Immigration Team support for international candidates.
• Tax compensation scheme (Expat Scheme) and partner career support.

Who can apply?

• PhD in process mining research or a comparable domain.
• Preferably postdoctoral experience.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality academic research with verifiable outputs.
• Experience with process modelling (e.g., Petri nets or BPMN) and a solid understanding of fundamental concepts in process analytics.
• Motivation to teach and develop excellent teaching skills.
• Strong cooperation skills for interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, including coaching and mentoring students and staff.
• Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English.

Required documents

• Cover letter describing motivation and qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and contact information for three references.
• Description of scientific interests and plans (1-2 pages).
• Statement of teaching goals and experience (1-2 pages).

When to apply

• Application deadline: 2026-09-20.

How to apply

• Submit a complete application online via the official portal.
• Ensure all requested documents are included, as incomplete applications may be rejected.