Professorship for "Thin Film Technology and Micro-/Nanostructure Fabrication"

Physics World; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Professor for Thin Film Technology and Micro-/Nanostructure Fabrication. This role involves leading a division at a prestigious institute, shaping research strategies, and engaging with stakeholders from various sectors. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in research and teaching, with opportunities to influence the future of technology in a collaborative environment. Join a forward-thinking institution that values innovation and supports a healthy work-life balance, welcoming international candidates to apply.

Qualifikationen

• Proven research and teaching experience in Thin Film Technology.
• Exceptional scientific qualification demonstrated by a doctorate.

Aufgaben

• Lead a division at FraunhoferIST, shaping scientific and economic success.
• Define research strategies and secure projects.

Kenntnisse

Research and Teaching Experience

International Publications

Interdisciplinary Research

Third-party Funding Acquisition

Strong English Skills

Ausbildung

Doctorate

Habilitation or Equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Technische Universität Braunschweig is one of Germany’s leading institutes of technology, offering an inspiring work environment with diverse research and teaching opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities. Our university employs over 3,800 staff members, including more than 400 international scientists, working together to provide excellent education to approximately 16,000 students and 100 trainees.

Research Focus and Collaborations

Our research areas include mobility, metrology, engineering for health, and the future city. We encompass a broad engineering division and a strong natural sciences division, linked with business, social, educational sciences, and the humanities. Located in a highly research-intensive region of Europe, we collaborate with over 20 renowned research institutions locally and maintain strong international partnerships.

Partnership with Fraunhofer Society

The Fraunhofer Society, headquartered in Germany, is a leading organization for applied research, focusing on key future technologies and industry-oriented research. It plays a vital role in innovation and scientific excellence. Our university has a longstanding cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films (IST), which specializes in surface and thin film technologies crucial for various industries, including sustainable energy, manufacturing, and medical applications.

Position Details

We are offering a joint appointment for a Professorship for "Thin Film Technology and Micro-/Nanostructure Fabrication" at the Institute for Surface Technology (IOT) at TUBraunschweig and FraunhoferIST, with a salary grade of W 3. The position is planned to commence on April 1st, 2026.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

1. Lead a division at FraunhoferIST, shaping scientific and economic success.
2. Define research strategies and secure projects.
3. Transfer research results into industry.
4. Oversee personnel and organizational development.
5. Engage with stakeholders from funding bodies, industry, and academia.

Additionally, as a board member of the IOT at TUBraunschweig, the candidate will contribute to the university’s strategic development, representing the field of Thin Film Technology in teaching, research, and technology management. Key research areas include vapor deposition techniques, surface modification, micro-/nanostructuring, and surface analytics technologies.

Candidate Profile

We seek candidates with:

• Proven research and teaching experience in relevant areas.
• International publications.
• Application-oriented research interest.
• Active involvement in interdisciplinary research programs.
• Experience in third-party funding acquisition.
• Strong English skills and willingness to teach in English.
• Commitment to university governance and internationalization efforts.

Requirements

• Completed university studies.
• Proven pedagogical suitability.
• Exceptional scientific qualification, typically demonstrated by a doctorate and habilitation or equivalent.

Additional Notes

The appointment will follow the Berlin Model. We encourage applications from women and persons with disabilities, and support a healthy work-life balance through various university programs. International candidates are especially welcome; German language skills are not mandatory initially but are expected to be acquired within three years.

Application Details

The deadline for applications is May 25, 2025. Please submit your application with the usual documents via our online portal.