Make an impact as a scientist or researcher
Want to make your mark on our time as a scientist or researcher? It’s time to contribute to groundbreaking innovations that change the world and to put your expertise to work for the earning capacity of the Netherlands. Make your mark on our time and become a time setter.
Become a time setter
This is our time. The time to work on innovative solutions for a safe, healthy and sustainable world. At TNO, together with driven colleagues, you turn knowledge into concrete innovations or new ventures that truly make a difference, by combining the power of science and entrepreneurship. This is your time, whether you are just graduating and eager to deepen your expertise, or an experienced professional ready for the next step. As a researcher at TNO, you make a difference every day for organisations, for society and for the future.
With us, you get all the space you need to develop as an expert in one of our research areas. Help create robots that use sonar technology to detect unexploded World War II ordnance beneath the ocean. Or contribute to the transition to a circular economy with research into circular plastics. Whatever your specialisation, TNO is where your talent really shines.
Science and research at TNO
As a TNO scientist, you conduct research for our clients: government agencies, knowledge institutions and businesses. You do this within one of our research groups. You work together with colleagues in multidisciplinary project teams. You take responsibility for the quality of the research, and steer the direction of research when necessary. You bring the core of complex thinking and analysis into the spotlight in a convincing and understandable way.
You present the results of your research at conferences and publish in journals for fellow researchers. You will play a key role in the knowledge position of your research group. You will continuously build your network, and cooperate with scientists from other research institutes and universities.
Why work at TNO?
In addition to excellent, flexible working conditions and strong development opportunities, TNO offers a professional and innovative working environment, with leading experts as your colleagues.
Applicable innovation for societal impact
Why work at TNO
Innovation is crucial in realising a secure, sustainable, healthy and digital society. But innovation only has impact if applied at large scale. At TNO we work on truly impactful innovations that contribute to the sustainable well-being and prosperity of society.
More impact through entrepreneurship
Why work at TNO
At TNO, you contribute every day to groundbreaking innovations that change the world. Sometimes, these innovations evolve into companies (spin-offs) through which we bring our knowledge directly to the market. In this way, as a TNO employee, you actively contribute to strengthening the earning capacity of The Netherlands.
Working with the best experts
Why work at TNO
At TNO, you work in a multidisciplinary team of experts who support and strengthen each other. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and full support for your personal and professional development.