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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.
Faculty of Life Sciences
We offer a
W1 Professorship with tenure W2 for "Formulation of Biopharmaceuticals"
The appointment is for the earliest possible date.
Your responsibilities
The professorship will focus its research on pharmaceutical-technological aspects of the processing of biomacromolecular active ingredients into applicable drugs and thus build a bridge to bioprocess engineering and biotechnology. It will thus play a central role in the research network of the Center of Pharmaceutical Engineering (PVZ) and strengthen the core research area “Engineering for Health - from Molecules to Processes” of TU Braunschweig. The professorship will be based at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics and the PVZ. Its research will center around pharmaceutical formulation of protein- and/or nucleic acid-based active ingredients. Conceivable are, for example, modern approaches in the field of
- antibody formulations (e.g. highly concentrated preparations, alternative routes of administration)
- nanoparticulate formulations for nucleic acid therapeutics
- data-/AI-supported formulation strategies for macromolecular biopharmaceuticals
In teaching, the professorship represents the subject “Pharmaceutics/Biopharmaceutics” in its entirety. It is associated with teaching duties at all levels of student education in the Pharmacy degree program according to the licensing regulations for pharmacists (state examination) and in pharmaceutical process engineering-oriented degree programs (MSc Pharmaceutical Process Engineering, BSc Biochemical, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering). A license to practice as a pharmacist is an advantage.
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 expectationsEssential selection criteria
- Internationally recognised research in the field of formulation of biomacromolecular active pharmaceutical ingredients, demonstrated in particular by relevant publications in international journals
- Sound knowledge of pharmaceutical technology and biopharmacy
- Willingness to actively contribute to the core research area “Engineering for Health - from Molecules to Processes” at the Technische Universität Braunschweig and to research at the PVZ
- Desire and ability to local and national networking and interdisciplinary research with working groups within and outside the Faculty of Life Sciences as well as with non-university research institutions
- Strong ability to work in a team
- Teaching experience in the field of pharmaceutics/biopharmaceutics
- Willingness to be involved in the state examination course in pharmacy and the bachelor's and master's courses related to pharmaceutical process engineering
Desirable selection criteria
- Experience in setting up and leading an independent research group
- Successful acquisition of third-party funding
- Qualification in university didactics
- License to practice as a pharmacist
- Management and leadership skills
- Commitment to increasing the internationalisation and international visibility of research institutions
- Commitment in the areas of diversity and equality
- Commitment to academic self-administration
We encourage candidates (f/m/d) to apply if they fulfil the essential criteria.
Excellent command of the English language, as well as the ability and willingness to teach courses in English are a prerequisite. International research and teaching experience is desirable.
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, § 30 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
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 two years of appointment.
Even though this is a 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).
The employment is initially for a period of three years in a temporary civil servant relationship, provided that the general service law requirements are fulfilled. In the event of a successful interim evaluation in accordance with § 30 Para. 4 S. 2 NHG, the professorship will be extended by a further three years. After a positive outcome of the procedure regulated in the tenure track regulations of the TU Braunschweig an appointment to a permanent professorship in grade W2 NBesO will be made without further advertisement.
We are looking forward to your application!
Applicants (f/m/d) are requested to attach the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Academic background (curriculum vitae)
- Academic certificates and diplomas (degrees)
- List of publications, including copies of 3 selected publications
- List of externally funded projects, stating the project number, personal project function and own share of funding
- Research and teaching statement
- List of courses taught and results of course evaluations
- If applicable, add proof of parental/family care leave
- If applicable, add proof of disability status.
Please submit the application, including all documents, digitally via the online portal (button underneath) of Technische Universität Braunschweig.
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