Tenure Track Assistant Professor in » Aerospace Systems Engineering «

Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich); München; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prestigious university in Germany is seeking a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Aerospace Systems Engineering. This position offers a W2 fixed-term tenure-track professorship with promotion possibilities, focusing on innovative methodologies and teaching responsibilities. An outstanding doctoral degree is required along with substantial research experience abroad. The role is in a vibrant scientific community, with attractive salary and benefits.

Leistungen

Attractive salary conditions

Career consulting for partners

Excellent working conditions

Qualifikationen

• University degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification.
• Demonstrated initial scientific achievements with capacity for independent research.
• Substantial research experience abroad is expected.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research and teaching promoting development of early-career scientists.
• Teach courses in the university's bachelor and master programs.
• Expand existing teaching portfolio in Systems Engineering.

Kenntnisse

Research in Aerospace Systems Engineering

Model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

Digital twins

AI applications

Teaching effectiveness

Ausbildung

Outstanding doctoral degree

University degree

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Aerospace Systems Engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). This is a W2 fixed-term (6 years) tenure-track professorship with the possibility for promotion to a tenured W3.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and teaching and promote the development of early-career scientists.
• Appoint an expert in the research area of Systems Engineering with a focus on developing innovative methodologies, including model-based systems engineering (MBSE), digital twins, AI applications, and agile development processes for satellites, aircraft, and next-generation air mobility systems.
• Teach courses in the university’s bachelor and master programs.
• Expand the existing teaching portfolio of the Department in Systems Engineering with courses on Systems Architecture, Verification & Validation, and Digital Engineering, integrating across Aeronautics and Space programs through project-based learning and industry collaboration.

Qualifications

• University degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude.
• Demonstrated initial scientific achievements with the capacity for independent research at the highest international level.
• Substantial research experience abroad is expected.

Our Offer

• Based on international standards, TUM offers a merit-based academic career path for tenure-track faculty from Assistant Professor through a permanent position as Associate Professor, and on to Full Professor, with regulations of the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System.
• Excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community in the Greater Munich Area; English serves as a common interface for scientific interaction.
• Attractive and performance-based salary conditions and social benefits.
• The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors and assists in relocation and integration for professors and families.

Your Application

• TUM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. The position is suitable for disabled persons; disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.
• Application documents should be submitted in accordance with TUM’s application guidelines for professors. Details are available at www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting, including information on collecting and processing personal data as part of the application process.
• Please submit your application by 26 October 2025 via the TUM recruitment portal: www.recruit.tum.de.
• For any queries contact [e-mail].