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TH Köln is one of the most innovative universities of applied sciences and a member of the university alliance UAS 7. We offer 21,000 students and 1,000 academics from Germany and abroad an inspiring learning, research and work environment in the fields of engineering and humanities as well as social and natural sciences. TH Köln shapes social innovation - this is our approach to society’s challenges. Due to our interdisciplinary mindset and actions as well as our regional, national and international activities, we are a valued cooperation partner in numerous fields.

The challenges posed by climate change, digitalization, and demographic shifts call for fundamental structural adjustments. The Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems actively drives this societal transformation through its teaching, research, and knowledge transfer. Key areas of focus include the energy transition, mobility, water management, climate adaptation strategies, open space and landscape planning, as well as digital innovation. TH Köln has established the Centre for Innovation with Nature (CEIN), a research and transfer infrastructure dedicated to enhancing climate resilience and promoting sustainable resource management. Serving as a transdisciplinary real‑world laboratory in the Rhineland region, CEIN fosters innovation and advances the development of a European model region for energy and resource security.

The successful candidate will represent the field of Mobility and Transport Systems within the context of sustainable spatial development in both the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs at the Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems. Teaching will be conducted in both German and English. Through research activities, the candidate will contribute to enhancing the faculty’s profile and actively participate in securing external funding. Additionally, active involvement in university self‑governance and a willingness to assume related responsibilities are expected.

The successful candidate holds a university degree in traffic engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related discipline such as urban or regional planning or geography, preferably with a focus on conceptual traffic planning or transport systems planning, as well as a doctorate in one of these fields.

Demonstrated exceptional achievements in the application or development of scientific knowledge and methods are required, supported by at least five years of relevant professional experience, including a minimum of three years outside the higher education sector. Teaching experience is preferred. The candidate should be capable of aligning their thinking and actions with the long‑term goals of TH Köln and reliably developing solutions in an interdisciplinary and cooperative manner.

We foster a culture of empowerment and cooperation. International science standards, gender equality and inclusion are the guiding principles of our human resources development. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and seek to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Thus, applications from women are given priority in case of equal suitability, qualification and professional expertise in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine‑Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz). Disabled persons and persons with comparable status are also given preference in case of equal suitability.

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