W3-Professorship „Life Cycle Engineering“

Aalen University of Applied Sciences is one of the most research-intensive universities of applied sciences in Germany. Regionally, nationally and internationally, Aalen University has been a reliable partner for over 60 years - for students, staff and professors, for local authorities, the business community and more than 130 collaborating partners around the world. We greatly value modern and future-oriented teaching, because the combination of theory and practice is crucial for us.

The following Carl-Zeiss-Foundation endowed professorship is to be filled at Aalen University in the Faculty of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the earliest possible date:

Your tasks:

• You represent the subject area in teaching, research and transfer and acquire corresponding external funding
• You contribute to the further development of the Materials for Sustainability department and are involved in academic self-administration
• You will network with colleagues in materials engineering and other fields of study and build up internal and external cooperation networks

Your profile

• Broad expertise and several years of proven experience in the areas of sustainability in production and life cycle engineering are mandatory requirements
• Proven expertise in the engineering disciplines of materials and production technology is required
• You are nationally and internationally networked in the field with active contacts to teaching, research and industry
• You have strong methodological competence as well as didactic and pedagogical skills in communicating complex issues

You will need to meet the following criteria in order to be considered (see e.g. § 47 of the Universities Act of the State of Baden-Württemberg):

• A university degree in engineering, materials science, natural sciences or a related subject
• Special aptitude for scientific work, which is usually demonstrated by a relevant doctorate
• At least five years of professional experience (including at least three years outside the university sector) in industry or experience in industry-related research and development related to the advertised position
• Profound knowledge in materials/manufacturing technology, knowledge in the field of polymer materials and plastics technology is expressly desired
• Publications in scientific journals and/or at conferences related to the advertised position
• Experience in teaching as well as the acquisition of external funding and the management of R&D projects is desired
• Pedagogical and didactic aptitude for teaching technical skills and complex issues through lectures, exercises and practicals
• Willingness to offer courses in English and German and, in particular, interdisciplinary basic subjects

Provided that the criteria under civil-service law are met, the successful candidate will initially be employed as an civil servant on a probationary basis when they are first appointed. Should the demonstrate an aptitude for the role, they will then be admitted to the civil service for life. As an alternative, the job holder may sign a fixed-term contract as an employee.

Our offer:

• State-of-the-art research infrastructure in a fast-moving research field
• The opportunity to engage in dialogue amongst equals in an innovative university environment
• A high degree of personal responsibility and creative freedom
• A supportive and friendly team
• Scope for continuing personal development
• Flexible, family-friendly working hours
• Childcare close to Aalen University

Aalen University aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore expressly encourages qualified women to apply. More information on gender equality can be obtained from our gender equality officer (gleichstellung@hs-aalen.de).

Severely disabled applicants will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. For further information please see https://www.hs-aalen.de/sbv.

Ask us! Would you like to know more about this position? Please feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Markus Merkel (Markus.Merkel@hs-aalen.de).

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 30.11.2025 via our online application portal.