{"id":8038,"date":"2026-02-28T08:50:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T07:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scientifica.de\/?post_type=jobs&p=8038"},"modified":"2026-02-28T08:51:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T07:51:20","slug":"professorship-w2-open-topic","status":"publish","type":"jobs","link":"https:\/\/scientifica.meinewebseite.jetzt\/en\/aktuelles\/jobs\/professorship-w2-open-topic\/","title":{"rendered":"Professorship (W2) \u201cOpen Topic\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at TU Dortmund University hereby offers the following position (starting at the earliest possible date): Professorship (W2) \u201cOpen Topic\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our profile<\/strong>
\nTU Dortmund University comprises 17 departments in the natural and engineering sciences as well as the humanities and social sciences and is a dynamic university with a strong profile in research, teaching, the promotion of young scientists and transfer. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is one of the strongest in research in Germany. Research projects at the Department of Mechanical Engineering are funded by the DFG, the BMFTR, and the EU, amongst others. Currently, the Department has spokesmen for and coordinates several collaborative DFG projects.<\/p>\n

Profile of the professorship<\/strong>
\nYou conduct research related to resource efficiency, complementing the Department\u2019s profile in \u201cProduction Technology and Logistics and their Digitalization\u201d, and further develop your research profile with (inter)national visibility. In doing so, you participate in research networks and cooperations within and outside TU Dortmund University and are committed to promoting early career researchers. You participate appropriately in the teaching activities of the department.<\/p>\n

Your qualifications<\/strong>
\nYou have obtained a doctorate with above-average success and have acquired a post-doctoral lecture qualification (Habilitation) or an equivalent qualification. You have demonstrated your research excellence in the field covered by the professorship through continuous international publications in recognized peer-reviewed journals and have experience in acquiring third-party funding. Additionally, you will have the potential for excellency in teaching. Social and leadership skills, combined with a high sensibility for diversity and gender aspects, as well the willingness to participate in academic self-administration will complete your profile. Moreover, the recruitment requirements in Sections 36 and 37 of the North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Education Act (Gesetz \u00fcber die Hochschulen des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, HG) apply.<\/p>\n

Attractive environment<\/strong>
\nWe offer an excellent academic environment and attractive cooperation opportunities with renowned international, national, and regional partners. The metropolitan Ruhr Area with the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr) guarantees short distances to a diversity of partners from science and industry. With our Dual Career Service, we support your partner in finding professional opportunities in the region, if desired. We will be happy to provide information about housing and living in Dortmund and can help you to find childcare options. If you are coming to us from abroad, our Welcome Service will support you upon your arrival in Germany.<\/p>\n

Diversity welcome<\/strong>
\nA central goal of TU Dortmund University is to promote diversity and equal opportunities. We strive to significantly increase the percentage of women in research and teaching and therefore welcome applications from female academics. We give preference to severely disabled applicants if their qualifications meet the requirements. We support the compatibility of family and career and promote gender equality in academia and research.<\/p>\n

Your application<\/strong>
\nlf you are interested in the position, please submit your application by 25.03.2026<\/strong> via our application portal.
\nDetails on the application process and the preparation of application documents can be found here: berufung.tu-dortmund.de\/en\/application<\/strong>
\nQuestions will be answered by the Dean of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Professor Dr. Moritz Schulze Darup, Tel: +49 231\/755\u20135611 or dekanat.mb@tu-dortmund.de<\/strong>
\nFurther information about the Department of Mechanical Engineering can be found at mb.tu-dortmund.de\/en\/<\/strong><\/p>\n

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