Postdoctoral Researcher in AI Education Research at Delft University of Technology – Netherlands

Summary

The Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) seeks a postdoctoral researcher for the Teaching Academy Initiative on Innovation in Delft Engineering Education (IDEE). The two‑year, temporary position focuses on the project “Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI,” investigating how AI guidelines affect teaching, learning, assessment, and student outcomes across disciplines. The role involves engaging with faculty, designing empirical classroom studies, analyzing data, supporting related research, advising a PhD project, and producing peer‑reviewed publications and practical recommendations. Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant discipline, possess strong research methodology skills, AI literacy, and excellent English. Salary follows the Dutch university collective agreement, with a comprehensive benefits package. Application deadline is 18 October 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Teaching Academy Initiative on Innovation in Delft Engineering Education (IDEE)
Position Type	Postdoctoral Researcher
Discipline	Educational Science, Learning Sciences, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Engineering Education, Human-Computer Interaction, or related discipline
Research Area	Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI
Degree Required	PhD
Salary	According to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (exact amount not specified)
Funding	Salary (collective labour agreement)
Contract Duration	Two years
Language	English
Deadline	2026-10-18
Required Documents	Curriculum vitae with details of academic outputs, Cover letter outlining qualifications and motivation, maximum one A4 page, Executive summary of the requested research material or proposal, as specified in the complete vacancy notice
Employer Contact	A.E. Angela Rout [email protected]; Sofie Hennekens [email protected]

About the Project

The project “Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI” examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching, learning, assessment, and meaningful student learning in higher education. It will study the implementation of AI guidelines across TU Delft courses, evaluate their impact on student outcomes, and develop recommendations for integrating AI‑related objectives and assessments across disciplines and teaching formats.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with teaching staff, educational advisors, researchers, and Teaching Academy members across TU Delft faculties
• Study how AI guidelines and policies are translated into different teaching methods
• Examine how learning objectives and assessments integrate AI‑related guidelines
• Review and synthesize findings from experiments and studies within the IDEE project
• Design and implement an empirical study in TU Delft classrooms
• Analyse the influence of AI guidelines on student learning
• Support researchers studying the impact of AI on education
• Contribute to advising a PhD project
• Facilitate collaboration among postdoctoral researchers, research assistants, educators, and interdisciplinary teams
• Develop practical recommendations for implementing AI guidelines across academic disciplines
• Publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals
• Communicate results to academic and educational communities

Required Skills

• Research background focused on education, learning, or human behaviour
• AI literacy and strong interest in educational innovation and technology
• Familiarity with design education or engineering education research
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Strong knowledge of research design and methodology
• Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

Who Should Apply

Applicants with a PhD in Educational Science, Learning Sciences, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Engineering Education, Human‑Computer Interaction, or a related field, who have a research background in education or human behaviour, are AI‑literate, experienced in qualitative and quantitative methods, and have excellent written and spoken English.

Benefits

• Pension scheme through ABP
• Flexible working arrangements
• 232 leave hours per year based on a 38‑hour working week
• Individual employment package options
• Training, education, and professional‑development opportunities
• Partially paid parental leave
• Health and vitality programmes
• Relocation support through TU Delft’s Coming to Delft Service
• Dual Career Programme support for accompanying partners

About the Employer

TU Delft invites applications for a postdoctoral position within its Teaching Academy Initiative on Innovation in Delft Engineering Education (IDEE), focusing on AI’s impact on engineering education.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the contract duration?

Two years.

When is the application deadline?

18 October 2026.

How many positions are available?

One position.

What documents must be submitted?

Curriculum vitae, cover letter, and an executive summary of the research proposal.

What are the working hours per week?

32–38 hours per week.