We believe that diversity broadens our research scope and enhances the quality of our education. Diverse teams lead to better strategies, more creative ideas, and faster innovation for all. Our Irène Curie Program is dedicated to advancing talented female academics, enabling them to thrive and succeed in top positions in science. The program is an equity approach that intentionally provides extra resources to a historically disadvantaged group. This initiative enables women to achieve success more quickly and overcome barriers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. We welcome all individuals who self-identify as female to apply.
Irène Curie Program
In July 2024, we launched a renewed version of the Irène Curie Program. The program is dedicated to improving the gender ratio among TU/e’s permanent academic staff in all departments. TU/e contributes to the societal goal of promoting equal opportunities and a society in which everyone's abilities are utilized. It has been endorsed by the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights in March 2021, based on the current legislation of the European Court of Justice.
Click the picture to view the video about TU/e resuming the Irène Curie Fellowship in May 2021.
Features
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Development track position of 5 years or senior position
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Substantial start-up package
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Develop your own research line
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Participate in curriculum of department
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Dedicated mentoring program
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Dual career opportunity for spouses
As an Irène Curie academic, you will receive a development track position toward Associate Professor. If you already have a more senior profile, you are welcome to apply as associate of full professor. You will receive a tailor-made career proposal.
As an Irène Curie academic you will be offered the opportunity to establish an independent research program in collaboration with colleagues at our university, and at national and international institutions. Furthermore, we expect you to contribute to the curriculum of the department.
You will receive a substantial start-up package to kick-off your career in our university. In order to empower you, we provide support such as training programs for academic leadership and the university teaching qualification. A dedicated mentoring scheme is offered to support your ambitions, to increase your scientific career opportunities and to contribute to a stronger network of talented female scientists.
Flexible work schedules can be arranged. Family friendly initiatives are in place, such as our Partner Career Support Program to support accompanying partners and excellent on-campus children day care, and sports facilities. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities.
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Where innovation starts and people matter
In the TU/e community of students and staff, we strive for diversity and inclusion. A diverse workforce generates better problem-solving strategies and more creative ideas, accelerates innovation and enables teams to better learn and grow. Moreover, a broader network improves the capacity to function well in a pluralistic society and enables a connection to a wider number of stakeholders.
As TU/e strives for a diverse workforce, a special focus on female talent in science is necessary. In addition to the advantages of diversity, Irène Curie academics can serve as role models for the next generation of female scientists.
Irène Curie
Irène Joliot-Curie was a French scientist, the daughter of Marie Curie and the wife of Frédéric Joliot-Curie. Together with her husband, Irène Curie was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1935 for their discovery of artificial radioactivity. Furthermore, she was the first female undersecretary of state in France.
Irène Curie became actively involved in promoting women's education and was passionate in the feminist movement, especially for sciences. She continuously applied for the French Academy of Sciences, an elite scientific organization, knowingly that she would be denied. She did so to draw attention to the fact they did not accept women into the organization.
Irène Curie is a symbol for the next generation of female scientists TU/e is looking for.
