W2TTW3 Professorship for Theoretical Electrical Engineering

Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Bochum; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research university in Germany is seeking a Professor W2 with Tenure-Track W3 in Theoretical Electrical Engineering. The successful candidate will engage in research and teaching, focusing on modern analytical methods and complex technical systems. Strong commitment to teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration is expected. Applications should be submitted by November 20, 2025.

Qualifikationen

• Willingness to engage in university processes according to the mission statement.
• Evidence of special aptitude required.

Aufgaben

• Research in Theoretical Electrical Engineering.
• Teaching in theoretical engineering courses in German and English.
• Participation in shaping selected study focuses of the faculty.

Kenntnisse

Strong commitment in teaching

Readiness to participate in interdisciplinary research

Ability to attract third-party funded research projects

International visibility through high-quality publications

Leadership in collaborative projects

Ausbildung

Positive evaluation as a junior professor, habilitation or equivalent academic achievement

Jobbeschreibung

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum invites applications for the position of a Professor W2 with Tenure-Track W3 (m/f/d) in Theoretical Electrical Engineering commencing as soon as possible. The holder of the position will represent the subject of Theoretical Electrical Engineering in research and teaching.

Theoretical Electrical Engineering

The future post holder is expected to be scientifically active in the main research areas:

• Design and application of modern analytical and numerical methods for the computation of electromagnetic fields and waves, including, for example, the use of physics-informed Machine Learning
• Modelling and simulation of complex technical systems, with application potential in plasma research (e.g. technical plasmas, surface treatment with plasmas and lasers, model-based plasma diagnostics)

Activities in the field of plasma research are bundled in the Research Department for Plasmas with Complex Interactions. In particular, it is essential that the planned research activities are integrated into the context of current and future Collaborative Research Centre applications and other possible coordinated programmes.

Teaching is to be provided in theoretical engineering, taught in German and English as part of the compulsory and elective courses of all programs offered by the faculty, and the future holder of this position is expected to actively participate in shaping selected study focuses of the faculty.

The position will be filled with a tenure track for the professorship to W3. If the evaluation is positive, the professorship will be in an appropriately simplified procedure without a new announcement. The specific criteria for the evaluation of the professorship can be accessed in the conditions governing tenure-track professorships (see internal reference).

Requirements

Positive evaluation as a junior professor, habilitation or equivalent academic achievement and evidence of special aptitude are required, as is the willingness to participate in the self-governing bodies of Ruhr-Universität Bochum and to engage in university processes according to Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s mission statement. The candidate must meet the appointment requirements according to section 36 ff. Hochschulgesetz NW.

We also expect:

• strong commitment in teaching;
• readiness to participate in interdisciplinary research;
• willingness and proven ability to attract third-party funded research projects;
• international visibility through high-quality publications and research projects;
• a strong commitment and the ability to lead and participate in large-scale collaborative projects.

Further information

Complete applications (letter of application, CV, copies of academic certificates, lists of publications and research funding, list of self-raised third-party funds, teaching record, and a statement of research interest) should be sent by 2025-11-20 via our online application portal. Further information is available at the university homepage.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across traditional boundaries; creating knowledge networks within and beyond the university is the declared aim.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. We favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. Applications from women are expressly requested. In areas where they are underrepresented, they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

Contacts for further information

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Musch

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR5045.

Online application portal