Full Professor of Exogenic Geodynamics

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU); Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research university in Germany is seeking a Full Professor of Exogenic Geodynamics to join the faculty within the Department of Geography and Geosciences. This full-time, permanent position is focused on research in weathering reactions, large-scale material transport, and global climate change, requiring both teaching and research excellence in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate should have significant international experience, an outstanding doctoral degree, and the ability to support early career researchers. Applications are due by March 20, 2026.

Leistungen

Family-friendly employer

Support for under-represented groups

Inclusive work culture

Qualifikationen

• Excellent academic track record in research and teaching.
• Substantial research experience and international cooperations.
• Passion for education and relevant teaching experience.

Aufgaben

• Participate in interdisciplinary Earth system research.
• Support early career researchers.
• Drive FAU’s strategic agenda.

Kenntnisse

Research experience abroad

Teaching in English and German

Managing research projects

Raising third-party funding

Academic leadership

Ausbildung

Outstanding doctoral degree

Postdoctoral qualifications (habilitation or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

The Faculty of Sciences at Friedrich‑Alexander‑Universität Erlangen‑Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a

Full Professor of Exogenic Geodynamics (salary group W3)

at the Department of Geography and Geosciences. This is a full‑time and permanent position planned to be filled by March 1, 2027.

We seek to appoint a leading expert with an internationally visible profile in research and teaching in the field of exogenic geodynamics. The professor’s research priorities should be in the field of weathering reactions, large‑scale material transport and sedimentary material cycles, and processes relating to global climate and environmental change. The methods used may take either an analytical geochemical or a modeling‑based approach. We would welcome research into the potential of the geological substrate as a source of regenerative energy and for the storage of water and CO₂. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in interdisciplinary Earth system research (e.g., in the areas of endogenous geodynamics, paleoenvironments, tectonics, mineralogy, applied geology, and geography) and to take an active part in collaborative projects.

Successful candidates should demonstrate an excellent academic track record in research and teaching at the highest international standards. They should have substantial research experience abroad and/or international cooperations as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third‑party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and relevant teaching experience are prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are preferred. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. These qualifications may also have been achieved in a non‑university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as assistant professor).

The successful candidate should demonstrate academic leadership, the ability to support early career researchers and to drive FAU’s strategic agenda. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.

FAU offers an outstandingly productive research environment as well as a passionate and multi‑disciplinary scholarly community within a vibrant institutional network.

In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under‑represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. FAU is a family‑friendly employer and responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, teaching concept [max. 1 page] and research concept [max. 3 pages], list of third‑party funding, copies of certificates and degrees) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by March 20, 2026, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Sciences. Please contact nat‑[e-mail] with any questions.