University professorship for the field of optoelectronics – pay scale W3

Ferdinand-Braun-Institut; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A renowned academic institution in Berlin is seeking applications for a university professorship in optoelectronics. The successful candidate will focus on scientific research, lead a research group, and teach Electrical Engineering courses. Candidates must possess a relevant graduate degree, a doctorate, and expertise in optoelectronics. The role includes managing a research group, fostering diversity, and engaging in science communication.

Qualifikationen

• Aptitude for scientific work demonstrated by quality of doctorate.
• Interdisciplinary experience with high-ranking publications.
• Ability to manage and develop a research group.

Aufgaben

• Conduct scientific research in optoelectronics.
• Teach courses in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.
• Lead the research group and support junior scholars.

Kenntnisse

Optoelectronics expertise

Semiconductor technology development

Interdisciplinary research collaboration

Project management

Science communication

Ausbildung

Relevant graduate degree

PhD or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Technische Universität Berlin and the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik

are seeking applications for a joint appointment (Berliner Model) for a university professorship – pay scale W3 for the field of optoelectronics within the Institute of High‑Frequency and Semiconductor System Technologies at Faculty IV – Electrical Engineering and Computer Science to be filled at the soonest possible date.

Reference number: IV-370/25 (starting at 01/04/26 / permanent / closing date for applications 11/11/25)

Your responsibility

The professorship focuses on the scientific study of optoelectronic device technology based on III/V compound semiconductors. This transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach covers the whole technology chain, from materials and process technology through to applications. A key focus is on the efficient and sustainable use of natural resources. The post holder will also be responsible for the "photonics" research area at the Ferdinand‑Braun‑Institut, Leibniz‑Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik (FBH). In addition to close cooperation with other research groups at TU Berlin in the areas of electrical engineering and physics, the successful candidate will work closely with national and international partners from research and industry. The professorship includes teaching duties of two course hours per week, preferably in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering degree programs.

Further responsibilities include leading and managing the group and its staff; supporting the advancement of junior scholars, women, and diversity; knowledge and technology transfer; initiatives to promote internationalization; gender and diversity skills; taking action to promote sustainability; as well as committee work.

Your profile

• Relevant graduate degree; aptitude for scientific work, generally demonstrated by the quality of the applicant’s doctorate; additional academic achievements (e.g. a positively evaluated junior professorship, Habilitation, or equivalent), as well as aptitude for teaching demonstrated by a teaching portfolio. For further information about teaching portfolios, please refer to the TU Berlin website: https://www.tu.berlin/en/go209650/
• Professionally qualified person with an international reputation and in‑depth knowledge in optoelectronics, particularly GaAs and GaN‑based optoelectronics. Expertise in semiconductor technology development is required.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary research groups, demonstrated by high‑ranking publications and/or a position of responsibility in corresponding research and development projects.
• Ability to acquire and implement third‑party funded projects, demonstrated by planning, acquiring, and implementing corresponding national and international projects.
• Ability and willingness to undertake responsibility for the management and strategic development of the research group and its staff, advance junior scholars, and promote gender and diversity. Willingness to engage in science communication and knowledge and technology transfer is desirable.

Applicants are requested to include a research and teaching concept with their application.

The post‑holder will be required to teach in German and English, or must be willing to acquire any missing language skills within a reasonable period of time.

How to apply

Technische Universität Berlin and the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik are seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and actively encourage applications from suitably qualified female candidates. Preference will be given to applicants with severe disabilities who equally fulfill the requirements of the position. TU Berlin values diversity and, together with the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik, pursues the goals of equal opportunities.

TU Berlin is taking steps to make appointment procedures more equitable and has created a form to take academic age into account in appointment procedures as part of a pilot project. Please complete the form; you can download it from https://www.tu.berlin/en/go209647/.

Please submit your application by 11/11/25 quoting reference IV-370/25 with the relevant documents (CV, certificates, research concept, teaching portfolio, list of publications, your three most significant publications, and documents demonstrating projects with third‑party funding which you have completed or applied for) as a PDF by email to the dean of Faculty IV, Professor Marc Alexa at [e-mail]. If you have any questions regarding the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, please contact Professor Dr. Patrick Scheele at [e-mail].

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