Tenure Track Assistant Professor in » Implantable Brain-Computer Interfaces «

Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich); München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Attractive salary conditions

Multicultural environment

Dual Career Office support

Zusammenfassung

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is looking for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Implantable Brain-Computer Interfaces. This role involves research and teaching, focusing on developing the next generation of robust brain-computer interface devices.

Applicants should have an outstanding doctoral degree and proven expertise in related technologies. This is a W2 fixed‑term appointment with potential promotion to W3, offering a multicultural work environment and strong social benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated initial scientific achievements and capacity for independent research.
• Substantial research experience abroad is expected.
• Pedagogical aptitude is prerequisite.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research and teaching in implantable brain-computer interfaces.
• Promote early-career scientists.
• Lead collaborative research projects.

Kenntnisse

Expertise in systems architecture

Signal-decoding related to brain-computer interfaces

Interdisciplinary research commitment

Ability to attract competitive funding

Ausbildung

Outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Position Overview

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position of Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Implantable Brain-Computer Interfaces. The position is a W2 fixed‑term (6 year) tenure‑track professorship, with the possibility for promotion to a tenured W3. The appointment begins as soon as possible.

Scientific Environment

The professorship will be assigned to the TUM School of Medicine and Health and affiliated with the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence. It will be embedded in an outstanding interdisciplinary environment for the translation and implementation of neurotechnologies, with close collaboration among experts in neuroscience, neurosurgery, engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. TUM’s scientific environment offers excellent opportunities for collaboration with leading clinical and basic research scientists at the university hospital and across the Munich metropolitan region. Scientific excellence is supported by outstanding research infrastructure and state‑of‑the‑art platform technologies.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include research and teaching, as well as the promotion of early‑career scientists. The candidate will be an expert in systems architecture and integration for implantable brain‑computer interfaces, with the goal of developing the next generation of robust, long‑term stable, and scalable devices. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the university’s bachelor’s and master’s programs, as well as in the PhD programs of the TUM School of Medicine and Health.

Qualifications

Applicants must have demonstrated initial scientific achievements and the capacity for independent research at the highest international level. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites. Substantial research experience abroad is expected. Candidates must demonstrate profound expertise in design and/or signal‑decoding related to implantable brain‑computer interface technologies, a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research, the ability to attract competitive third‑party funding, and a commitment to leading collaborative research projects.

Our Offer

Based on the best international standards and transparent performance criteria, 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. The TUM environment is multicultural, with English serving as a common interface for scientific interaction. TUM offers attractive and performance‑based salary conditions and social benefits. The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career consulting to partners of newly appointed professors, assisting the relocation and integration of new professors, their partners, and accompanying family members.

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. The application deadline is 15 September 2026. For inquiries, contact [e-mail].