KIVI Defence and Security annually awards the prestigious Prof. Kooy graduation prize for the best WO or HBO thesis in a technology relevant to Defence and Security
Defence and Security is one of the most active departments within KIVI. The department develops numerous activities within the sector. We organise lectures, symposia and visits, advise politicians, organise a course for young engineers, award an annual graduation prize and contribute in various other ways to strengthening the defence and security technology sector in the Netherlands.
The annual Prof. Kooy prize is awarded for the best WO or HBO thesis in a technology relevant to Defence and Security. The winner is selected from nominations by a jury of six to eight professors and lecturers. The award ceremony takes place during the annual Kooy symposium.
The Kooy prize committee has room for an extra jury member.
Member of the jury: professor or lecturer
This is a volunteer position. During the first quarter of each year, you will assess a number of nominations for the Kooy Prize. The committee advises the board on the winner(s). The prize is presented during the annual Prof. Kooy symposium, to which you are cordially invited. The jury committee functions with the necessary support from the board and the KIVI office. What matters to the jury is the content.
Your profile
For this position, we are looking for a professor or lecturer in a field relevant to Defence and Security. This can be in many specialisations: from advanced sensors to logistics and from shipbuilding to artificial intelligence. Examples can be found here.
Procedure
If you are interested in this position, you are requested to inform the secretary of the board at secretaris@kividv.nl by 31 October 2021 at the latest
Enquiries
More information about the position and the procedure can be obtained from the chairman of the Kooy Prize Committee Bart Koene (E: bart.koene@kividv.nl) or the chairman of the board Jan Wind(E:voorzitter@kividv.nl)
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