Professorship for Applied Quantitative Methods (mfd)

XU Exponential University of Applied Science; Potsdam; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university in applied sciences located in Germany seeks a methodologist to bridge data and business decisions while focusing on sustainability. This role involves teaching qualitative methods, managing research, and contributing to program development in a collaborative, innovative environment. Candidates should possess a completed degree, a PhD, and have at least 3 years of professional experience outside academia. A permanent contract with options for part-time and full-time is offered, ensuring a dynamic atmosphere for personal growth.

Leistungen

Permanent employment contract

Creative freedom in a dynamic environment

International work opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience, with 2 years outside the university sector.
• Relevant experience in analytics consulting, sustainability management, or industrial engineering.
• Experience in acquiring third-party funding is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Teach modules in both classroom and online formats.
• Participate in development and quality assurance of study programs.
• Develop a personal research profile and publish results.
• Engage in academic administration and student recruitment.

Kenntnisse

Quantitative Methods

Sustainability Metrics

Industrial Analytics

Business Intelligence

Pedagogical Aptitude

Ausbildung

Completed university degree

PhD (magna cum laude or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

The Position at XU

At XU we create explorers who drive sustainable change. We are looking for a methodologist who bridges the gap between data and business decisions. Your focus will be on making sustainability measurable and optimizing industrial processes through numbers. Embedded in our AI-core learning environment you will empower students to use analytics for real impact in a digital world.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Student Supervision: Teaching modules in the study program in classroom blended and online formats. This includes module responsibility examination acceptance and student supervision.
• Program Development: Active participation in the further development of study programs quality assurance and accreditation procedures. This involves the conception creation and adaptation of teaching and learning materials.
• Research & Transfer: Development of a distinct personal research profile and publication of results. You will initiate, expand and maintain cooperation with partners in industry and research.
• Administration: Active participation in academic administration committee work and student recruitment events.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Quantitative Methods (Sustainability / Industry)
• Sustainability Metrics & Performance Measurement
• Impact Data Management
• Descriptive & Prescriptive Analytics
• Technology Monitoring
• Data Knowledge for Sustainable Business

Your Profile & Research Focus

While a broad understanding of the field is expected we seek a candidate who can deepen at least one of the following core areas:

• Sustainability Metrics: Life‑Cycle Assessment (LCA) carbon footprinting and impact data.
• Industrial Analytics: Operations Research (OR) simulation and process optimization.
• Business Intelligence: Descriptive and prescriptive analytics dashboarding.
• Risk & Strategy: Modeling resilience technology assessment and decision‑making.

Requirements

• Completed university degree and a PhD (magna cum laude or equivalent).
• Pedagogical aptitude for teaching in English.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience of which at least 2 years were spent outside the university sector.
• Relevant practical experience in analytics consulting, sustainability management or industrial engineering.
• Experience in acquiring third‑party funding is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Start Date: Ideally Summer Semester 2026.
• A permanent employment contract (part‑time min. 50% or full‑time).
• A versatile innovative and international work environment in cooperation with renowned partner universities.
• Lean hierarchies in a dynamic entrepreneurial university environment.
• Responsibility, creative freedom and the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Why us

We offer a creative interdisciplinary environment the freedom to develop new curricula and strong industry networks.

How to apply

Please address your application to our President Filipe de Castro Soeiro and submit it via email including your CV publication list and proof of professional practice.

About us

XU Exponential University is a dynamic state‑recognized University of Applied Sciences located in the Potsdam / Berlin metropolitan area. We do not just produce employees we create explorers. Our concept combines academic rigor with a practice‑based education model: Learning through doing with real projects real partners and real impact. Our true differentiator is applied interactive AI‑core learning. All our programs revolve around AI applications covering fields from digital business to data robotics and enterprise IoT. We are dedicated to translating pedagogy into the AI world and educating the pioneers of the digital transformation.