Junior Faculty Research Group Leader – Materials for Nuclear Fusion (m/f/d)

FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg; Erlangen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research university in Erlangen seeks a Junior Faculty Research Group Leader specializing in materials for nuclear fusion. The role involves establishing a research group, acquiring funding, and mentoring students. Applicants should have an excellent doctorate in materials science, experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, and a desire to support early-career researchers. The position offers numerous benefits, including a family-friendly environment and structured career development opportunities.

Leistungen

30 days annual leave

Occupational pension scheme

Structured doctoral programs

Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

Family-friendly environment

Subsidized food in student restaurants

Qualifikationen

• Applicants should possess a doctorate and proven expertise in materials science and materials engineering.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration is essential.
• The candidate must be motivated to mentor and support early-career researchers.

Aufgaben

• Establish and lead a junior research group focused on materials for nuclear fusion.
• Acquisition of third-party funding is a key responsibility.
• Supervise doctoral candidates and participate in teaching.

Kenntnisse

Proven expertise in materials science

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Project work experience

Mentorship of early-career researchers

Ausbildung

Excellent doctorate in relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Junior Faculty Research Group Leader – Materials for Nuclear Fusion (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

• Establishment and leadership of a junior research group
• Development of a new research field
• Acquisition of third‑party funding
• Supervision of doctoral candidates, Master’s and Bachelor’s theses
• Participation in teaching
• Participation in academic self‑governance
• Networking and knowledge transfer
• Cooperation and networking, especially with scientific, engineering, and technical research groups in the field
• Participation in the Bavarian Fusion Cluster and the planned Fusion Campus

Your Profile

• Excellent doctorate and proven expertise in the field of materials science and materials engineering
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience in project work and ideally initial experience in acquiring third‑party funding
• Motivation to mentor and support early‑career researchers

Benefits: We Have a Lot To Offer

• Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV‑L) or remuneration pursuant to the Bavarian Public Servants Remuneration Act (BayBesG) plus an additional annual bonus
• 30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31
• Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme
• Excellent support during the academic qualification phase
• Structured doctoral degree programs
• Systematic career development in collaboration with the Graduate Center
• Thorough onboarding process with a dedicated team
• Joint team activities
• Subsidized food and drinks in our student restaurants
• Place of work within comfortable walking distance of public transport
• Family‑friendly environment with childcare options, also during school holidays
• Flexible working hours
• A wide range of training courses and opportunities for professional development
• Active health management

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