PROFESSORSHIP (W2) Computational Materials Engineering

Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university in Brandenburg is seeking a Professor (W2) in Computational Materials Engineering. This role involves leading research in microelectronics and teaching in related Master's programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in microtechnology and computer-aided material simulations, along with experience in academic administration. The position offers attractive working conditions and is situated near Berlin, Dresden, and Leipzig.

Leistungen

Attractive salary with negotiable benefits

Support with relocation

Comprehensive dual-career service

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated proficiency in microelectronics and material simulations.
• Ability to manage a department and lead projects.
• Experience in acquiring third-party funding.

Aufgaben

• Lead research in computational materials engineering.
• Teach in Master's programs for physics or microelectronics.
• Participate in academic self-administration.

Kenntnisse

Experience in microelectronics

Computer-aided material simulations

Teaching experience

Pedagogical aptitude

Ausbildung

Completed university degree in physics or electrical engineering

Habilitation or equivalent scientific achievements

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus Department Referat Personalangelegenheiten Research Field Physics Engineering » Electrical engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Other Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 26 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) bundles top-level research and transfer at an international level, thereby creating an interdisciplinary innovation network and an excellent science and technology location. Together with its renowned partners, the BTU forms the Lausitz Science Network - an alliance of research institutions that together want to further develop the strengths of the science location Cottbus-Senftenberg and increase its visibility. Through innovative research and new teaching and learning formats, the BTU is shaping the future: with scientific findings and practice-relevant solutions, it is helping to shape the major issues of the future and transformation processes. In four profile lines: "Energy Transition and Decarbonisation", "Health and Life Sciences", "Global Change and Transformation Processes" and "Artificial Intelligence and Sensor Technology" – it combines its strengths in teaching and research across institutes and faculties.

At its locations in Cottbus and Senftenberg, the BTU guarantees its students a challenging edu- cation, individual support and the opportunity to learn from and with each other with curiosity and openness. The BTU stands for an inspiring atmosphere of learning and research in a dialogical, democratic cooperation of all: The diversity of our faculty and students enables innovation and progress.

The Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology invites applications for a

PROFESSORSHIP (W2) Computational Materials Engineering

linked to

Deputy Head of the “Materials Research” department at the IHP - Leibniz Institute for Innovative Microelectronics

commencing at the earliest opportunity.

The professorship will be filled in a joint appointment procedure with the Leibniz Institute for Innovative Microelectronics (IHP) according to the so-called Jülich model. The IHP is a member of the Leibniz Association and the world's leading research institute for silicon and silicon-germanium based systems, high-frequency circuits and technologies, including new materials. The area of responsibility includes the deputy management of the Materials Research Department at IHP, which consists of the working groups "2D Materials", "Semiconductor Quantum Materials", "Adaptive Materials" and "Computational Materials".

A high degree of methodological expertise is essential for competitive cutting-edge research in the field of computer-aided material and component development in microelectronics. Research activities should focus on the development and application of state-of-the-art approaches for modeling and analyzing the optical, electrical and mechanical properties of novel materials for future microelectronic components.

Therefore, in addition to the application of existing methods, the development of novel, tailor-made approaches for the modeling and simulation of modern devices with new material components is a central part of the research activities of this professorship.

Active contributions to joint projects with the BTU and research partners based in Cottbus are expected in order to expand the research competence of the BTU in the field of computer-aided material and device simulations.
The teaching tasks of 2 LVS include lectures, exercises and practicals in the Master's program for students of physics or micro- and nanoelectronics and related courses.

We are looking for a nationally and internationally recognized personality with experience in the fields of microelectronics and computer-aided material simulations in modern components. If you do not have sufficient knowledge of German, you must be willing to learn German as soon as possible, which will ensure your participation in the management of the department at the IHP, the faculty and in university and non-university committees as well as teaching in German.

Profile

As a future professor, you can demonstrate the following requirements in accordance with Section 43 (1) No. 1 to 4a of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (BbgHG):

• a completed university degree (physics, electrical engineering or similar),
• pedagogical aptitude,
• special aptitude for academic work, usually through the quality of a doctorate and
• a habilitation or additional scientific achievements as an equivalent.

In addition, you have experience in acquiring third-party funding and in the implementation of third- party funded projects, whereby experience with DFG or EU projects is particularly desirable.

Your teaching experience will enable you to provide excellent teaching in the subject area to be filled here. You will have the ability to teach at all curricular levels from Bachelor to doctorate, supervise theses and promote young academics. Your knowledge and experience will enable you to participate in academic self-administration and in raising the profile of the faculty.

We offer

• attractive working conditions in a city with high quality of life and in relative proximity to Berlin, Dresden, and Leipzig,
• a dynamically developing research location,
• support with relocation to the immediate vicinity of your place of employment,
• prehensive advice in the dual-career service and in the area of family orientation, and
• an attractive salary with a negotiable appointment benefit.

Further tasks result from § 44 BbgHG in conjunction with § 3 BbgHG.

The recruitment requirements and conditions result from §§ 43 para. 1 - 4a and 45 BbgHG.

BTU is committed to equal opportunities and diversity and strives for a balanced gender ratio in all employee groups and gives priority to persons with severe disabilities or persons with equivalent qualifications.

Please send your application with proof of qualifications, a tabular presentation of your professional career, a list of publications including the 5 most important ones, proof of pedagogical aptitude as well as a research and teaching concept for the advertised professorship by e-mail, mentioning Reference-No: 189/25, in a single PDF file (max. 7 MB) until 26.01.2026 to:

When sending your application by unencrypted email, please be aware of the risks regarding the confidentiality and integrity of your application content and please also note the data protection information on BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg's website.

For further information, please contact

for the BTU: the dean, Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Götz Seibold,
T [phone]
E [e-mail]

As a future professor, you can demonstrate the following requirements in accordance with Section 43 (1) No. 1 to 4a of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (BbgHG):

• a completed university degree (physics, electrical engineering or similar),
• pedagogical aptitude,
• special aptitude for academic work, usually through the quality of a doctorate and
• a habilitation or additional scientific achievements as an equivalent.

In addition, you have experience in acquiring third-party funding and in the implementation of third- party funded projects, whereby experience with DFG or EU projects is particularly desirable.

Your teaching experience will enable you to provide excellent teaching in the subject area to be filled here. You will have the ability to teach at all curricular levels from Bachelor to doctorate, supervise theses and promote young academics. Your knowledge and experience will enable you to participate in academic self-administration and in raising the profile of the faculty.

Languages GERMAN Level Excellent

Additional Information

• attractive working conditions in a city with high quality of life and in relative proximity to Berlin, Dresden, and Leipzig,
• a dynamically developing research location,
• support with relocation to the immediate vicinity of your place of employment,
• comprehensive advice in the dual-career service and in the area of family orientation, and
• an attractive salary with a negotiable appointment benefit.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) Country Germany State/Province Brandenburg City Cottbus Postal Code 03046 Street Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1