Professor in »Fiber Composites« Munich, Germany

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position of

Professor

in » Fiber Composites «

W3 Associate/Full Professor; to begin in summer semester 2026.

Scientific Environment

The professorship will be assigned to the Department of Aerospace and Geodesy at the TUM School of Engineering and Design.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. We seek to appoint an expert in the research area of fiber composite technology with a focus on process technology (fiber placement, textile preform technology, injection processes, polymer 3D printing, etc.) with a strong link to materials science, structural mechanics and design methods. Areas of application are besides aerospace, for example ground transportation and energy systems. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the university’s bachelor and master programs.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellent achievements in research and teaching in an internationally recognized scientific environment, relative to the relevant career level (please see www.tum.de/en/faculty-recruiting-faq/ for further information).

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.

Our Offer

TUM provides excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community, embedded in the vibrant research environment of the Greater Munich Area. 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 the partners of newly appointed professors. The MDCO assists the relocation and integration of new professors, their partners and accompanying family members.

Your Application

Based on the best international standards and transparent performance criteria, TUM offers a merit-based academic career path through a permanent position as Associate Professor, and on to Full Professor. The regulations of the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System apply.

TUM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. The position is suitable for disabled persons. The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

Application documents should be submitted in accordance with TUM’s application guidelines for professors. These guidelines and detailed information about the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System are available at www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting. Here you will also find TUM’s information on collecting and processing personal data as part of the application process.

Please submit your application by 23. June 2024 via the TUM recruitment portal: www.recruit.tum.de

For any queries please contact faculty-recruitment@ed.tum.de.