Academic Connect10.06.2025, professorships
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is seeking to fill the position of professor (f/m/d) for "computational methods in civil and environmental engineering" in salary group W3 associate/full professor as soon as possible.
Scientific environment
The professorship will be assigned to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the TUM School of Engineering and Design.
Tasks
Responsibilities include research and teaching, as well as the supervision and promotion of young researchers. We are seeking an expert in the research area of computational methods in civil and environmental engineering, with a focus on the development of computational methods. These include numerical methods for simulating meso- and macroscale processes, methods for modeling environmental processes, and methods for combining data- and physics-driven modeling. Teaching responsibilities include participation in the degree programs civil and environmental engineering, computational mechanics, and information technologies for the built environment.
Qualifications
We are looking for a person who can demonstrate outstanding achievements, in line with the relevant career level, in research and teaching in an internationally recognized scientific environment (further information can be found at www.tum.de/faq-berufungen/).
A university degree, an above-average doctorate, or comparable special qualifications for academic work and exceptional pedagogical aptitude are also required. International research experience is also expected, as is proven ability and experience in research and science management, as well as a demonstrated willingness to acquire and manage cooperative research projects (DFG, EU, etc.) and to acquire third-party funding.
Our range
TUM offers performance-based career advancement from a permanent position as associate professor to full professor, in accordance with the highest international standards and transparent performance criteria. The regulations of the TUM Appointment and Career System apply.
TUM offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community, embedded in the outstanding living and research environment of the Munich metropolitan region and characterized by a cosmopolitan climate with English as a recognized working language.
In addition, TUM offers attractive and performance-based compensation as well as the benefits of civil servant status.
The TUM Munich Dual Career Office offers individual career advice for the partners of newly appointed professors and supports them and their partners in integrating into Munich.
Your application
Equality is a priority at TUM. We therefore expressly welcome applications from qualified women. This position is suitable for individuals with severe disabilities. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they otherwise have essentially equal qualifications, abilities, and professional performance.
Application documents should comply with the TUM guidelines for professorship applications. These guidelines, the hiring requirements, and detailed information on the TUM appointment and career system are available at: http://www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting. There you will also find TUM's privacy policy regarding the collection and processing of personal data in connection with your application.
Please submit your application documents in English by July 20, 2025, via the TUM recruitment portal: www.recruit.tum.de
If you have any questions, please contact: faculty-recruitment@ed.tum.de
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