W2 Professorship in Educational Psychology with a focus on Science Communication and Science Education

The appointment is planned for 01.10.2026.

Your responsibilities

We are looking for a person who specialises in educational psychology with a focus on science communication and science education. Research should focus on the understanding of science, science communication and, in the future, on scientific literacy/teaching science. Links to the communication of scientific findings, e.g. in teacher training or in the area of prevention/health, are desirable.

The professorship is part of the "zukunft-niedersachsen" science funding programme and is intended to promote the further development of the region's scientific ecosystem through the TU (Ecoversity – Collaborative space for change). In addition to the establishment of new, efficient structures in the areas of research, teaching, transfer and administration, the focus will be on two promising research topics, "BrightBrain" and "ReSpace!", which result from synergies between the established core research areas "Engineering for Health"; "Metrology"; "City of the Future" and "Mobility". Specifically, the professorship will establish a Science Communication Hub, which will provide fundamental support for the BrightBrain and ReSpace! topic areas in evidence-based science communication, in addition to its own excellent research. In addition, the professorship will establish a focus on "science education" and thus systematically position itself in the professionalisation of teachers.

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 expectations

• Internationally visible psychological research on science communication topics, including science education, is desirable
• Proven experience in the acquisition of third‑party funding
• Experience in psychological teaching and teacher training
• Willingness to teach in English at university level
• Willingness to collaborate across disciplines (e.g. with the Institute of Communication Science)
• Willingness to collaborate and expand internationally
• Willingness to cooperate within Ecoversity
• Participation in academic self-administration and scientific organisation
• Promotion of employees in the qualification phases

International research and teaching experience, excellent command of the English language, as well as the ability and willingness to teach courses in English, are prerequisites.
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 postdoctoral degree (Habilitation) or achievements equivalent to a Habilitation

Notes

Technische Universität Braunschweig makes personnel decisions on the basis of 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 one year 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).

Deadline for application

The application deadline is 2026-02-01.

Contact

Informal enquiries about the job can be directed to

Prof. Dr. Rainer Müller
Tel: +49 531 592‑94121
rainer.mueller@tu-braunschweig.de

For questions regarding legal matters, please contact

Anne Fritz
Tel: +49 531 391‑4350
berufungen@tu-braunschweig.de

For questions regarding the online application process, please contact

Nicole Brückner
Tel: +49 531 391‑4337
berufungen@tu-braunschweig.de

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 select publications;
• List of externally funded projects and description of own role in these projects
• 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 of Technische Universität Braunschweig.