W 2 - Professorship in "Drive Systems in Mechanical Engineering"

FH Münster; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading German university is seeking a permanent W2 professorship in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on teaching and researching drive systems—hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric. The role includes conducting courses in both German and English, supervising research projects, and participating in university management. Ideal candidates should hold a doctorate in a related field and possess extensive practical experience in drive systems. A supportive work environment with excellent facilities is provided.

Leistungen

Healthy work-life-family balance

Professional teaching development portfolio

Access to excellent laboratory facilities

Qualifikationen

• Recognised doctorate in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Extensive professional experience in hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric drive systems.
• Ability to teach courses in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Teach and conduct research into drive systems at the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
• Supervise application-related research projects.
• Participate in university self-government.

Kenntnisse

Teaching experience

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electric drive systems

Complex technical presentations

Research experience

Ausbildung

Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Laboratory and research infrastructure

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company FH Münster Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Engineering » Electrical engineering Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions PhD Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 8 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 18 SWS Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number Bu- MB 06 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

WHAT TO EXPECT

In the context of this professorship, you will teach and conduct research into drive systems at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, focusing on hydraulic, pneumatic and electric drive systems. In addition, you will also be responsible in basic courses in mechanical engineering.

You will conduct most of your teaching in the bachelor’s and master’s programmes at the sites of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in German, but also some in English, supporting FH Münster’s internationalisation strategy in the process.

You will also conduct research in an attractive environment; acquire and supervise application-related research projects; and get involved in transfer and continuing education activities.

You will play an active role in our university self-government.

Your expertise is founded upon studies in a subject related to mechanical engineering - a recognised doctorate completes your profile.

You have gained extensive, practical professional experience in the field of hydraulic, pneumatic and electric drive systems in mobile or stationary applications in an industrial environment.

Every stage of the drives’ life cycle should be within your area of expertise, including design, integration into systems and machines.

You are able to present complex technical interconnections in an understandable way and ideally already have experience in teaching.

Languages GERMAN Level Excellent

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Additional Information

WE OFFER YOU

A permanent W2 professorship on civil servant conditions will enable you to make a valuable contribution to teaching, research and university management.

You will be able to strike a healthy work-life-family balance.

Our extensive portfolio of professional teaching development will enable you to develop your skills on an ongoing basis.

An excellently equipped laboratory and research infrastructure will be available to you at the Technology Campus in Steinfurt.

You can look forward to an exciting challenge as part of our team, with dedicated colleagues to support you from the very beginning.