Tenure Track-Professor of Catalysis for Plastics Recycling and Upcycling

Universität Graz; Graz; Vor Ort; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research university in Graz seeks an Assistant Professor in Sustainable Catalysis to enhance research and teaching in the Department of Chemistry. Candidates should possess a doctorate in Chemistry or Materials Science and have substantial research qualifications. The role emphasizes collaboration within academia and a commitment to teaching in both English and German. The position includes a six-year tenure phase leading to a possible permanent Associate Professor position.

Qualifikationen

• Austrian or equivalent doctorate in Chemistry or Materials Science.
• Several years of experience as post-doc or in a similar position.
• Outstanding research trajectory and publication activity.

Aufgaben

• Strengthen research activities in Sustainable Catalysis.
• Contribute to teaching in the Department of Chemistry.
• Collaborate within the Department and with partners.

Kenntnisse

Research and teaching qualifications

Skills in attracting project grants

Gender mainstreaming and diversity management

Leadership and team management

Collaborative research ability

Excellent English proficiency

Willingness to teach in German

Ausbildung

Doctorate/PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The position is based in the research group “Sustainable Catalysis” and is intended to strengthen research activities in this field and contribute to teaching in the Department of Chemistry. The successful candidate starts as an Assistant Professor with a six-year fixed-term tenure phase. Upon successful completion of qualification goals, the position will be converted into a permanent Associate Professor position. The research core area is in sustainable catalysis (homogeneous/heterogeneous) for plastics recycling and upcycling, aligned with circular bio-based and plastics economy concepts. The candidate is expected to collaborate within the Department of Chemistry and the University’s Field of Excellence Climate Change Graz, as well as with partners in the interuniversity NAWI Graz project.

Employment Requirements

• Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD) in Chemistry or Materials Science
• Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching relevant to the professorship profile (commensurate with stage of career and interruptions due to caring responsibilities)
• Several years of experience as post-doc or in a similar position
• Skills in attracting subject-specific project grants
• Skills in higher education didactics including the use of digital media
• Gender mainstreaming and diversity management skills
• Outstanding research trajectory and publication activity (commensurate with stage of career and interruptions due to caring responsibilities)
• Proven motivation for autonomous research and ability to build an independent research profile in the field “Catalysis for Plastics Recycling and Upcycling”
• Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written); willingness to teach in German
• An international profile demonstrated by professional experience abroad
• Leadership and team management skills
• Ability to conduct collaborative research activities

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, aiming for academic excellence and integrity in research and teaching. He/she will have demonstrated ability to collaborate constructively in a responsible manner and inspire colleagues and students in an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented context.

Application Documents

• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of publications, numbered, with complete bibliographic information, sorted by:
  • monographs
  • (co-)edited volumes
  • journal articles
  • other information
• Submission of the three most important publications
• Presentation of any teaching and lecturing activities
• Presentation of any previous research projects and collaborations
• Exposé of future plans and goals in the field of research

Please submit your application documents in English.

Equality Principle

The University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of female employees, especially in leadership roles. We therefore encourage qualified female colleagues in particular to apply for this position. In case of equal qualifications, women will receive priority consideration.

Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.

Hearing Dates

Planned dates of the applicant's presentation: 27.11.2025-28.11.2025

Contact

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Katalin Barta Weissert: [e-mail]