Professor in Aerodynamics

TUM (Technical University Munich, Germany); München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Technische Universität München (TUM) seeks a Professor in Aerodynamics for a W2 tenure-track position with potential progression to W3. The role combines research leadership and teaching across the Department of Aerospace and Geodesy within the TUM School of Engineering & Design in Munich, Germany.

The successful candidate will advance frontier research in aerodynamics, mentor early-career scientists, and contribute to the curriculum. International experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in aerodynamics or related field.
• Outstanding achievements in research and teaching.
• Substantial international research experience expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research in aerodynamics and air transport systems.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and contribute to curriculum development.
• Promote early-career scientists and contribute to academic leadership.

Skills

Pedagogical aptitude

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Professor in « Aerodynamics »

W2 Tenure Track Assistant Professor (with tenure track to W3) or W3 Associate/Full Professor; to begin as soon as possible.

Scientific environment

The professorship will be assigned to the TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy at the TUM School of Engineering and Design.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. The successful candidate is expected to perform research at the frontier of fundamental and applied aerodynamics with a focus on air transport systems and physics of flight. Main research directions can be in one or more of the following areas: aerodynamics of transport and highly agile aircraft configurations, unconventional vehicles with fixed wing / rotary / hybrid wing layouts, configurational aerodynamics and flow physics related to smart-wing technologies, highly flexible high aspect ratio wings, blended wing body, laminar-flow technology, transonic and high-speed aerodynamics, manipulation of turbulence and vortex dominated flows, advanced flow and load control measures, high-lift aerodynamics and systems.

The professorship is expected to strengthen the area “Security and Defense” at TUM.

Teaching responsibilities include courses in the university’s bachelor and master programs. The successful candidate is expected to assume responsibility for the teaching curriculum in aerodynamics and participate in further developing fluid mechanics teaching curricula.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellent achievements in research and teaching in an internationally recognized scientific environment, relative to the relevant career level (please see www.tum.de/en/faculty-recruiting-faq/ for further information).

A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites. Substantial research experience abroad is expected.

Our Offer

Based on the best international standards and transparent performance criteria, TUM offers a merit-based academic career path for tenure track faculty from Assistant Professor through a permanent position as Associate Professor, and on to Full Professor. The regulations of the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System apply.

TUM provides excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community, embedded in the vibrant research environment of the Greater Munich Area. The TUM environment is multicultural, with English serving as a common interface for scientific interaction.

TUM offers attractive and performance-based salary conditions and social benefits.

The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors. The MDCO assists the relocation and integration of new professors, their partners and accompanying family members.

Your Application

TUM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

Application deadline: 15 November 2026.