Professor (W2) for Smart and Protective Polymer Systems

Hochschule Ansbach; Ansbach; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Une université reconnue à Ansbach recherche un professeur en ingénierie des plastiques pour rejoindre son équipe. Vous serez responsable de l'enseignement et de la recherche sur des sujets clés liés aux matériaux polymères et au transfert de technologie. Ce poste favorise également le développement de projets innovants et la collaboration internationale, offrant un environnement académique dynamique et engageant.

Leistungen

Statut de fonctionnaire permanent si conditions légales remplies

Opportunités de développement professionnel

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Qualifikationen

• Excellentes compétences en allemand (C1) et en anglais.
• Passion pour l'enseignement et le transfert de connaissances.
• Minimum cinq ans d'expérience pertinente, dont au moins trois en dehors du milieu universitaire.

Aufgaben

• Dispensé des cours en ingénierie des plastiques en allemand et en anglais.
• Mener des projets de recherche appliquée et développer des partenariats internationaux.
• Superviser les projets pratiques des étudiants et des thèses.

Kenntnisse

Leadership expérience

Enseignement

République de recherche

Connaissance en ingénierie des plastiques

Ausbildung

Diplôme universitaire en ingénierie des plastiques ou sciences des matériaux

Doctorat

Jobbeschreibung

Your duties include

• As the future holder of this position, you will deliver lectures in both German and English in the subject area of Plastics Engineering / Polymer Technology at the Faculty of Engineering. Topics include polymer materials, design, and manufacturing processes.
• A strong commitment is expected in the fields of service-oriented research and applied research projects, as well as in technology and knowledge transfer. A good network within the plastics processing industry would be advantageous.
• In the long term, the position involves staff leadership, building a research team, and leading a research division.
• Your primary place of work will be the technology transfer center Weißenburg of Ansbach University. Teaching will also take place at the main campus in Ansbach or other university locations.
• Active acquisition of external funding through research and technology transfer activities
• Practice-oriented teaching in German and English, including digital formats (e-learning, blended learning)
• Strategic and content-related development of the subject area, with a special focus on digitalization
• High-quality supervision of practical projects, bachelor’s and master’s theses, and doctoral candidates
• Engagement in establishing and maintaining international partnerships
• Active and interdisciplinary participation in academic self-governance at the University

You offer

• Preferably a university degree (Diploma or Bachelor & Master combination)
• Very good German language skills (at least C1 level)
• Additionally, it is advantageous if you have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Understanding of how component properties result from the interaction between different plastics or between plastics and other materials
  • Component design and manufacturing
  • Production technology and toolmaking
  • Leadership experience
  • Experience with and interest in smart polymer systems (functional materials)
  • Experience with and interest in protective polymers (applications in personal and object protection)
• Excellent English skills and the ability and willingness to teach in English
• A passion for passing on your practical knowledge to our students through teaching and applied research, helping shape the next generation of scientists

We offer

• Permanent civil servant status if legal requirements are met
• Partner career support through the Northern Bavaria Dual Career Network
• Freedom to explore innovative topics in teaching and research
• Opportunities to acquire and lead practice-oriented research and third-party funded projects
• A supportive environment for individual work-life balance
• Promotion of talent and potential in a gender-equitable and creative environment
• Attractive internal and external professional development options, as well as diverse health, prevention, and counseling services
• Modern infrastructure across attractive university locations
• An open communication culture that embraces and promotes diversity
Recruitment pursuant toArticle 57 (3) to the BayHIG


• A completed university degree, preferably in plastics engineering, materials science, or related fields
• Excellent academic achievements in research and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent academic qualification
• Pedagogical aptitude
• Special achievements in the application or development of academic knowledge and methods in a minimum of five years of work experience, which must have been acquired after completion of the university degree and of which at least three years must have been acquired outside the university sector. If, over a period of at least five years, a considerable portion of your work involved a cooperation between a university and a non-academic employer, this time may be considered to meet the requirements for non-academic work experience in special cases (pursuant to Article 57 (3) Sentence 1 No. 3 of the Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act (BayHIG)).

We strive to increase the proportion of women as they are underrepresented, particularly in academic positions (Article 7 (3) of the Bavarian equal treatment act (BayGlG)). We are committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach which supports all under-represented groups. Severly disabled applicants are underrepresented and will be given preference in the case of equal qualification, ability and professional achievements. The selection process uses aptitude diagnostics provided by an external HR consultancy. Appointment to the public service can take place for EU citizens who have not yet reached the age of 52; if this condition is not met, you will be employed without public servant status.

Please submit your application documents including the required supporting documents using our online portal by July 27, 2025 at the latest.