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Technische Universität Braunschweig is one of Germany’s leading institutes of technology and offers an inspiring work environment with a wide range of research and teaching opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities. The 3,800 members of our academic, technical and administrative staff – including more than 400 international scientific staff – work together to ensure that our university successfully fulfils its mission of providing excellent teaching for our approximately 16,000 students and 100 trainees.
We focus our research on mobility, metrology, engineering for health, and the future city. Our core disciplines include a comprehensive engineering division and a strong natural sciences division, closely linked with business sciences, social sciences, educational sciences, and the humanities.
Our university is located at the heart of one of Europe’s most research-intensive regions. We cooperate closely with the more than 20 internationally renowned research institutions in our vicinity and our network extends to our partner universities in Germany and all over the world, with whom we maintain strong relationships.
Fakulty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences
We offer a
W3 Professorship for Structural Analysis
The appointment is planned for April 1, 2026.
Your responsibilities
The appointee will represent the field of Structural Analysis within the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Sciences in an internationally visible manner and further develop the profile of TU Braunschweig in this area through innovative approaches. The professorship's basic and applied research should encompass the development of numerical methods for interdisciplinary consideration of the technical and economic performance of building structures, as well as the energy and resource requirements needed for this. In doing so, the position will make a significant contribution to the faculty's successful research in the areas of digitalization and sustainability in construction.
Possible research areas include:
- Numerical structural analysis under static and dynamic influences (especially fluid-structure interaction, soil-structure interaction)
- Modeling and simulation approaches for additive manufacturing, life-cycle engineering, structural aging under environmental influences, and shape and structural optimization, as well as the use of novel materials
- Further development of efficient numerical methods and real-time capable simulation models/digital twins
The successful candidate (f/m/d) is expected to be committed to the university’s strategic goals and to actively shape its holistic development (https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/hochschulentwicklung). In addition to the classic service areas of a university (research, teaching and studies, transfer, governance and administration), this applies in particular to digitalisation, internationalisation, equality and diversity, as well as knowledge exchange.
Our expectationsThe professorship entails the responsibility of heading the Institute of Structural Analysis (in German: Institut für Statik und Dynamik - ISD). In teaching, the appointee will represent the full breadth of the subject in foundational courses at the bachelor's level (in German) and in the master's programs in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Industrial and Civil Engineering (in German and English). Additionally, the professorship will contribute to key courses in the master's program "Computational Sciences in Engineering" (in English), which should be continuously and innovatively developed in terms of content and didactics, particularly regarding the use of digital methods, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the integration of sustainability aspects. Active participation in shaping the research focus "City of the Future" and in the Center for Mechanics, Uncertainty, and Simulation in Engineering (MUSEN) is also desired.
We further expect:
- The successful candidate will have an outstanding scientific background and several years of teaching and professional experience. Scientific excellence should be demonstrated through publications in international peer-reviewed journals and successful acquisition of third-party funding. Experience in applying for and managing projects funded by prestigious organizations such as, e.g., the DFG (German Research Foundation) or ERC (European Research Council) is highly desirable.
- International networking.
- Enthusiasm for working with students, didactic aptitude demonstrated through successful teaching evaluations, and language skills to teach in both German and English.
- Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Willingness to actively contribute to faculty affairs and committees.
- Teamwork and social competence.
Individual career decisions and career breaks due to parental/family care leave affecting research output will be taken into account by the appointment committee.
Requirements, § 25 NHG
- A degree in a relevant field
- Pedagogical aptitude
- Special qualification for in-depth independent scientific work, as a rule proven by an above-average doctorate
- Additional academic achievements, usually within the framework of a junior professorship, a post-doctoral degree (Habilitation) or through achievements equivalent to a Habilitation
Notes
Technische Universität Braunschweig makes personnel decisions on the basis auf suitability, ability and professional performance.
Our aim is to increase the share of women in academic positions. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from women and will give preference to female candidates with equivalent qualifications. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and, if equally qualified, will be given preference in the appointment process.
Technische Universität Braunschweig is certified as a family-friendly university. We are committed to facilitating a healthy and productive work-life balance and offer a dual career service as well as support for newly appointed staff. Our Family Office provides advice on all issues relating to family, childcare, and caring for relatives. Our “Prof.-Programm” offers exclusive status-related exchange and consulting formats, in particular to newly appointed professors.
Professional and Personnel Development promotes the professional development of all employees through a wide range of courses and activities.
The university actively endorses equal opportunities and diversity and promotes diverse perspectives as essential in contributing to the university’s success in research, teaching, transfer and administration.
We particularly invite applications from international candidates (f/m/d). German language skills are not a prerequisite. However, the successful candidate is expected to acquire sufficient language skills to perform teaching and administrative duties in German within three years of appointment.
Even though this is a permanent full-time position, a part-time appointment may be possible upon request.
Applicants (f/m/d) who are 50 years or older at the time the appointment commences and who have not acquired permanent civil servant status (Beamtenverhältnis auf Lebenszeit) will be employed with employee status (Angestelltenverhältnis).
We are looking forward to your application!
Applicants (f/m/d) are requested to attach the following documents:
Please submit the application, including all documents, digitally via the online portal (button underneath) of Technische Universität Braunschweig.
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Deadline for application
The application deadline is 2025-02-15.
Contact
Informal enquiries about the job can be directed to
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ralf Jänicke
T + 49 531 391 94350
r.janicke@tu-braunschweig.de
For questions regarding legal matters, please contact
Anne Fritz,
T + 49 531 391 4350
berufungen@tu-braunschweig.de
For questions regarding the online application process, please contact
Nicole Brückner,
T + 49 531 391 4337
berufungen@tu-braunschweig.de
www.tu-braunschweig.de
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