Full Professorship (W3) in the field of Electrochemical Process Engineering

Hamburg University of Technology; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technical university in Hamburg is seeking a Full Professor in Electrochemical Process Engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong research focus on the electrochemical conversion of carbon feedstocks and experience in teaching at the Bachelor and Master levels. Responsibilities include leading research projects and teaching various specialized engineering courses. The university promotes equal opportunities and encourages applications from women and disabled candidates.

Qualifikationen

• Internationally recognized in Electrochemical Process Engineering.
• Experience in managing interdisciplinary research projects.
• Strong commitment to teaching in Bachelor and Master programs.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research in Electrochemical Process Engineering.
• Teach courses in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration with other research institutions.

Kenntnisse

Process integration and system analysis

Development of scalable electrochemical reactor technologies

Mass transport optimization in gas diffusion electrodes

Hybrid processes integrating electrochemical, chemical, and biocatalytic steps

Ausbildung

PhD in a related field

Jobbeschreibung

The Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) is seeking to fill the following position as soon as possible :

Full Professorship (W3)

in the field of

Electrochemical Process Engineering

Kenn-Nr. P2505

We are looking for an internationally recognized candidate who represents the field of Electrochemical Process Engineering with a high degree of commitment in research and teaching at the TUHH. Their research focus should be dedicated to the electrochemical conversion of carbon-containing feedstocks into valuable products as well as the upscaling of electrochemical synthesis processes. In-depth expertise in one or more of the following research areas is desirable :

• Process integration and system analysis of Power-to-X concepts including upstream (CO2 capture) and downstream (product separation / purification) unit operations
• Development of scalable electrochemical reactor technologies and electrode architectures for reduction processes e.g. CO2 reduction for valuable products
• Mass transport optimization in gas diffusion electrodes and continuously operated reactors
• Hybrid processes and process cascades integrating electrochemical, chemical, and biocatalytic conversion steps; possible integration in biorefinery processes

Close interdisciplinary cooperation with colleagues at the TUHH as well as Hamburg's major research institutions, industry, and participation in coordinated major research projects are expected, particularly regarding the scale-up from laboratory to pilot and demonstration. Consideration should also be given to techno-economic analysis and lifecycle assessment to support rapid technology transfer.

The area of responsibility of the professorship includes participation in teaching in the Bachelor and Master Degree programs, especially the programs in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, Green Technologies and Energietechnik with basic and advanced lectures as well as practical courses. We expect high motivation and a great commitment in teaching.

TUHH is an equal-opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from women, who are currently underrepresented among its faculty. In cases of equivalent qualifications, female candidates will be given preferential consideration. Applications from disabled candidates with equivalent qualifications will likewise receive priority.

The application deadline is 29 January 2026 .

To submit your application documents- including a motivation letter, CV, a list of publications, relevant certificates and a brief overview of current and future research activities and teaching experience- in either German or English, please click on the 'Online Application' button below .

For enquiries, please contact the Vice President of Research, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Irina Smirnova, via email at [e-mail] .

Please note that the specification of professorial responsibilities is subject to periodic review in accordance with Section 12(7) of the Hamburg Higher Education Act ('Hamburger Hochschulgesetz', HmbHG). The appointment requirements under Section 15 HmbHG, in conjunction with Section 14(4) HmbHG, apply.