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Team VIRTU/e has open recruitment twice a year, the application period is always open in Quartile 2 and Quartile 4. This is with the intention that the new members would join in Q1 and Q3.
Look out for more information by attending our recruitment,lunch lectures or more casual pizza evenings. For these events, remember to follow us on our social media or look around for VIRTU/e posters.
After you apply via our form (‘Apply Now’ button), our HR person will reach out to you to schedule an interview with you. After the interview, the board will need to take some time to decide about the outcome. However, our HR person will keep in touch with you! Hope to see you in our team!
How is team VIRTU/e structured?
Designing, building and operating a house is a complex and extensive process that involves different positions. Therefore, we operate in different layers consisting of the board and various sub-teams. Check out below which positions are open now!
The board of team VIRTU/e makes key decisions, sets goals and provides direction for the team members in order to achieve the goals and ambitions. This, for example, involves maintaining the organization, communication and accountability of the team.
Team Manager (20hrs/week) – 1 position
Team manager is the head of team VIRTU/e. As the team manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all the organization, communication, planning and other activities within the team. You will also keep the team motivated and acts as a spokesperson for the team, acting as the face of our student team.
Partner manager (20hrs/week) – 1 position
Together with your team you will acquire new external partners, set up collaboration agreements and maintain contact with existing partners. As the Partner relations specialist, you feel comfortable reaching out to companies and know how to do so professionally.
Architectural Designer (20 hours/week) – 1 Position open
As an architect, you are the project’s creative visionary and mastermind. You are shaping your own creative ideas into a project while implementing innovative principles and solutions. You will get a chance to develop skills and knowledge about architectural design that is not only innovative but also sustainable. During your time with us, you will also get to work with architects from different architectural companies who will provide you with valuable insights on the project.Urban Designer (20 hours/week) – 2 Positions open
As an Urban Designer, you are envisioning the project in urban landscapes. You will transform your innovative ideas into a housing concept that is both visionary and sustainable. You will get to expand your knowledge of housing typologies; urban scenarios and you will get to integrate forward thinking principles into the project. Similarly to architects, you will be provided with valuable insights and guidance from different companies and experts.Interior Designer (20 hours/week) – 1 Position open
As an Interior Designer, you will envision and create functional, aesthetically pleasing indoor environments. Your role involves translating innovative concepts into practical design solutions that enhance user experience and sustainability. You will work closely with the design and building physics team, and you will be provided with valuable insight from different companies and firms. User experience and Ineraction Expert – 2 Positions openBuilding physics and services sub-team takes into account the energetic performance and indoor conditions of the housing concept. This, for example, involves exploration of different materials, passive design or different renewable energy methods.
Building Physics Expert (20hrs/week) – 1 positions
As a Building Physics Expert you will get to explore different topics on how to achieve comfortable indoor and outdoor environment, while also achieving climate- and energy-neutrality of the project. This for example involves exploration of topics from acoustics, lighting, materials to performance and building physics. Your ultimate goal is to support truly sustainable habitat that is not only sustainable, but also health and comfortable.
Electrical Engineer (20hrs/week) – 1 position
As an Electrical Engineer you are focusing on energetic aspects of the project. This involves exploring renewable energy systems and energy storage solutions. You will also get to assess and optimize the energy efficiency of the project. You will be focusing on solar photovoltaic (PV) energy system design and performance, energy efficiency measures and energy management strategies, and system design including both supply and demand–side management. You will be working on multiple subjects with other sub-team and you will learn how to work together in a multidisciplinary team.
Public relations sub-teams manages all the responsibilities involved within public relations while conveying the brand identity of VIRTU/e to the public. This, for example, involves graphic design, communication strategies via social media, awareness rising, or recruitment.
Graphic Designer (20hrs/week) – 1 position
As a graphic designer, you will be responsible for creating visuals for our social media, reports, documents and recruitment events. You will work in the Public Relations subteam along with the Public relations specialists to ensure VIRTU/e’s image is
Human resources representative (20hrs/week) – 1 position
As the Human Resources representative, you will be a primary point of contact for team members’ well-being and any potential personal or team-related issues. Your role entails fostering opportunities for the continuous learning and development of each team member. This is a responsibility that will be monitored through regular one-on-one conversations. Furthermore, your role is in close collaboration with the PR sub-team to facilitate recruitment events and interviews, involving both on- and off-boarding processes for team members. Lastly, you will be the head of organization of fun activities to enhance the team atmosphere and bond.
Financial sub-team focuses on the financial aspects of VIRTU/e. This, for example, involves calculation of costs, viability of a project or setting the budget and segmenting the cashflow.
Business Case Expert (20hrs/week) – 1 position