Professorship for Process Systems Engineering (m/w/x)

Technische Universität Graz; Graz; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Graz University of Technology invites applications for a permanent professorship in Chemical and Process Systems Engineering. The role focuses on model-based and experimental work, with targeted use of AI for process engineering. You will lead a programme, attract funding and collaborate nationally and internationally.

Relocation to the Graz area is required. Excellent language and teaching skills are expected, with active participation in TU Graz and related networks.

Qualifikationen

• PhD completed with outstanding research record.
• Habilitation or equivalent academic qualification preferred.
• Proven teaching skills across Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels.

Aufgaben

• Develop an excellent research programme in Chemical and Process Systems Engineering.
• Drive computer-aided and experimental modelling, simulation, analysis and optimisation.
• Contribute to research-led teaching at Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels.
• Engage in cross-faculty and regional collaborations and leadership roles.

Kenntnisse

International collaboration

Teaching excellence

Funded project management

Leadership

Teamwork

Diversity & inclusion knowledge

Ausbildung

PhD

Habilitation or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a candidate with an international profile and an outstanding academic track record who will develop an excellent research programme in the field of Chemical and Process Systems Engineering, driving forward computer-aided and experimental approaches to the modelling, simulation, analysis and optimisation of sustainable process engineering processes, incorporating digitalisation, artificial intelligence and data-driven methods.

The successful candidate is also expected to contribute actively to research-led teaching at Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels, as well as to participate actively in cross-faculty and cross-university collaborations within TU Graz, NAWI Graz and regional research networks.

Key areas of the professorship:

The focus is on model-based approaches, but also encompasses experimentally supported work and the targeted use of AI for all fundamental operations in process engineering.

Potential research priorities:

• Development of optimisation methods for process design, with a focus on environmental protection, sustainable production and green engineering.
• Supporting the faculty’s institutes in key research areas, particularly in the fields of process engineering, chemical engineering and environmental technology, sustainable production in electrochemistry, thermal process engineering and reaction engineering.

Available Infrastructure:

• Pilot plant (Central Lab Biobased Products) with various separation columns
• Roll-to-roll production of thin-film materials
• Hydrogen, fuel cell and reaction engineering laboratory
• Access to computing clusters at Graz University of Technology and at Austrian Scientific Computing (ASC)

Employment Requirements

• A university education appropriate to the post, with a completed PhD.
• Outstanding academic achievements in research and teaching, preferably demonstrated by a habilitation (venia docendi) or equivalent academic achievements.
• Teaching skills enabling the effective delivery of courses at Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral levels, demonstrated by a habilitation or equivalent academic teaching qualifications.
• Leadership skills (strategy, human resources and process development).

Relocation of the future professor to the greater Graz area (main residence) is required.

Applicants should have a strong command of the English language, both written and spoken, to be able to effectively represent the field internationally, and they must also be willing to learn German if they do not already know the language.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrable involvement in the international research community.
• Experience in teaching at Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral levels.
• Experience in securing and managing externally funded projects.
• Relevant industry experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to collaborate both within and outside the university.
• Knowledge of gender, diversity and inclusion.

Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. In case of under-representation, preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.

Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion and ideology, age, sexual orientation (anti-discrimination).

People with disabilities, and who have the relevant qualification, are expressly invited to apply.

We Offer

The advertised position is a permanent professorship with a competitive salary. The university provides staff and funding for research equipment. TU Graz offers excellent working conditions within a vibrant research community, combined with the outstanding quality of life in the Graz area. We also support your partner’s career development through our Dual Career Service and provide advice on relocation matters. A combination of national and European funding bodies ensures an excellent funding landscape. There are numerous opportunities for collaboration with other international and national research institutions, as well as with SMEs and industry.

Hearings

The hearings are expected to take place during calendar weeks 2 and 3 of 2027.

About us

Graz University of Technology is the most traditional technical and scientific research and educational institution in Austria. In its five areas of strength, the Fields of Expertise, it delivers top international performance and relies on intensive cooperation with other research and educational institutions, commercial enterprises and industry worldwide. In the competition to pool the best qualifications and resources, it is committed to excellence in its areas of strength and is looking for top talent with an innovative spirit and vision. We therefore cordially invite you to join our community of researchers and teachers. Join us in shaping the future on the international/national research stage. Work with us on socially challenging topics. Let's shape solutions together for the future of our society and economy and for the success of future scientists, specialists and managers.

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