Head of the Focus Area Biomanufacturing and Process Engineering (m/f/d)

Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich); München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Exciting international environment

Further education opportunities

Health offers and university sports

Public sector pension provision

Zusammenfassung

Technische Universität München (TUM) is looking for a Head of the Focus Area Biomanufacturing and Process Engineering. This role is integral to the Munich Institute of Integrated Materials, Energy and Process Engineering (MEP) in Garching, combining research in materials, energy, and biomanufacturing.

Responsibilities include networking TUM research groups, supervising projects, and coordinating funding opportunities. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in (bio)process engineering and have a collaborative, organizational mindset. Enjoy comprehensive benefits in a thriving, well-equipped environment.

Qualifikationen

• Completed a university degree in (bio)process engineering or a related field.
• Experience in applying for research and third-party funding projects.
• Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written.

Aufgaben

• Network TUM research groups in biomanufacturing and process engineering.
• Supervise interdisciplinary research projects.
• Coordinate activities in research network with industrial partners.
• Organize the Biomanufacturing Lab with the laboratory manager.
• Publish scientific results.

Kenntnisse

(bio)process engineering

bioengineering

biotechnology

biomanufacturing

team-oriented communication

organization skills

proficiency with office software

interdisciplinary thinking

Ausbildung

University degree in (bio)process engineering or related fields

Promotion (PhD) desirable

Tools

Common office software

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a team-oriented person to join our team as Head of the Focus Area Biomanufacturing and Process Engineering (m/f/d). The Munich Institute of Integrated Materials, Energy and Process Engineering (MEP), based in Garching, is an integrative research center that combines the areas of 4D Materials and Additive Technologies (M), Sustainable Energy Systems (E) and Biomanufacturing and Process Engineering (P).

Responsibilities

• Networking of TUM research groups in the areas of biomanufacturing and process engineering in interdisciplinary, cross‑campus projects; building an international network with complementary groups from other universities and industry
• Supervision of interdisciplinary research projects
• Coordination of activities and sub‑projects in our research network with a large industrial partner
• Initiation/creation of project proposals for interdisciplinary projects and funding opportunities
• Organization of the Biomanufacturing Lab together with our laboratory manager at the MEP (coordination, budget planning)
• Publication of scientific results

Qualifications

• You have completed a university degree in the field of (bio)process engineering, bioengineering, biotechnology, biomanufacturing or in related fields
• Promotion is desirable
• You have experience in processing and applying for research and third‑party funding projects
• Communication is your strength – in oral and written communication, also in English
• You are team‑oriented and strong in organization
• Connected and interdisciplinary thinking and acting
• Proficiency with common office software

Benefits

• Exciting work in an international environment and in a very well‑equipped workplace
• Diverse further education opportunities (TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning, TUM Language Center)
• TUM health offers and TUM university sports
• Public sector pension provision, annual special payment

The employment is full‑time and according to TV‑L, depending on qualifications and personal suitability up to pay group E13. The position is limited until June 30, 2027.

The position is suitable for people with severe disabilities. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they otherwise have essentially the same suitability, ability and professional performance.

TUM aims to increase the proportion of women, and applications from women are therefore expressly welcomed.

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