PROFESSORSHIP (W2) Theory and Empirical research in health-related social work

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

Zusammenfassung

A leading university in Germany is seeking a Professor for Health-Related Social Work. This role involves research on demographic change and teaching in both German and English. Candidates should have a strong background in health sciences and proven experience in the healthcare sector. The position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to community-based projects.

Leistungen

Fair and transparent appointment negotiations

Attractive working conditions

Support in relocation

Competitive salary with a negotiable performance-related component

Qualifikationen

• Proven teaching aptitude.
• Outstanding academic ability demonstrated by quality of doctoral dissertation.
• Experience in acquiring third-party funding and executing externally funded projects.

Aufgaben

• Focus on research and knowledge transfer on demographic change and inclusion in social transformation processes.
• Deliver theoretical knowledge and concepts of health-related social work.
• Examine community-based and psychosocial concepts and models within the context of societal change.

Kenntnisse

Proven expertise in research and teaching

Experience in health care sector

Community psychiatry

Health promotion

Ausbildung

Completed university degree in Social Work, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Medicine, or Public Health

Jobbeschreibung

• Organisation/Company: Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus
• Department: Referat Personalangelegenheiten
• Research Field: Medical sciences & Health and Life Sciences
• Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) – Postdoc Positions
• Country: Germany
• Application Deadline: 3 Dec 2025 – 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Job Status: Full‑time
• Hours Per Week: 40
• EU Research Funding: Not funded by an EU programme
• Research Infrastructure: No

Offer Description

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus–Senftenberg (BTU) brings together cutting‑edge research and knowledge transfer at an international level, establishing an interdisciplinary innovation network and positioning itself as a centre of excellence for science and technology. Together with its renowned partners, BTU forms the Lausitz Science Network – an alliance of research institutions working collectively to develop the strengths and increase the visibility of the Cottbus–Senftenberg science region. Through innovative research and new teaching and learning formats, BTU actively shapes the future – contributing academic insight and practical solutions to major challenges and transformation processes. The university consolidates its strengths across faculties and institutes in four key profile areas: “Energy Transition and Decarbonisation”, “Health and Life Sciences”, “Global Change and Transformation Processes”, and “Artificial Intelligence and Sensor Technology”.

At its campuses in Cottbus and Senftenberg, BTU offers students high‑quality education, personalised support, and the opportunity to learn with curiosity and openness in a democratic and collaborative environment. The diversity of our academic community fosters innovation and progress.

Position

PROFESSORSHIP (W2) – Theory and Empirical Research in Health‑Related Social Work

This professorship, located at the Institute of Social Work, focuses on research and knowledge transfer on demographic change and inclusion of all age groups in social transformation processes. Teaching responsibilities include delivering theoretical knowledge and concepts of health‑related social work, and examining community‑based and psychosocial concepts and models within the context of societal change, in both Bachelor and Master programmes. The professor will teach in German and English, and if adequate German language proficiency is currently lacking, a commitment to acquire the language promptly is required.

We are seeking

We are seeking a candidate with proven expertise in research and teaching, experience in the health care sector, community psychiatry, or health promotion, and an academic perspective from social work, health science, or medicine. Particular emphasis is on outpatient care, prevention and rehabilitation, multiprofessional collaboration, user participation and mental health. The future post holder is expected to have academic expertise in at least two of these areas and to demonstrate this through relevant publications.

Profile

• Completed university degree (Social Work, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Medicine, Public Health or a comparable field)
• Proven teaching aptitude
• Outstanding academic ability, generally demonstrated by the quality of the doctoral dissertation

Experience in acquiring third‑party funding and in executing externally funded projects is required; experience with DFG or EU projects is particularly desirable.

We offer

• Fair and transparent appointment negotiations
• Attractive working conditions in a city with high quality of life, close proximity to Berlin, Dresden and Leipzig
• A dynamically developing research environment
• Support in relocation to the region
• Comprehensive assistance through dual‑career service and family support services
• Competitive salary with a negotiable performance‑related component

Languages

• German – Excellent
• English – Excellent

Application

Please submit your application – including proof of qualifications, a CV, a list of publications, and evidence of teaching aptitude – by email as a single PDF file (max. 7 MB) mentioning Reference No: 149/25 until 3 Dec 2025 to: [e-mail]. Note that submitting via unencrypted email cannot guarantee data confidentiality and integrity. Please refer to BTU’s data protection information available on the university’s website.

Additional Information

BTU is committed to equal opportunities and diversity, encouraging candidates with migration backgrounds and promoting a balanced gender ratio. Where qualifications are equal, preference will be given to candidates with a recognised disability or equivalent status.

Work Location(s)

Company/Institute: Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus‑Senftenberg (BTU)
Country: Germany
State/Province: Brandenburg
City: Cottbus
Postal Code: 03048
Street: Lipezker Straße 47