Job Description

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



Professorship for Chemical Engineering (W3)



The appointment is for the earliest possible date.



Your responsibilities



We are looking for an internationally recognized researcher in the field of “Technical Chemistry” with an interdisciplinary research and teaching profile. The professorship will focus on basic research with the aim of a sustainable conversion of the chemical industry from classic large-scale technical processes to “green” CO?-neutral alternatives. Of particular interest here are electrocatalytic processes that enable the direct integration of sustainably generated electrical energy into chemical value chains. The profile of the professorship should be more strongly focused on the development of “Power-to-X” processes that enable technical applications and thus complement research into new electrode materials or fundamental mechanistic studies. Concrete applications may lie in the reduction of CO2 to corresponding platform chemicals such as methanol, ethene, etc., the defunctionalization of renewable raw materials, the upgrading of “under utilized resources”, or the conversion into chemical energy through the production of synthetic fuels.



The professorship is associated with teaching duties at all levels of undergraduate education in the field of chemical engineering (technical chemistry) .



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



Essential selection criteria



Internationally recognized researcher in the field of electrochemistry Successful track record of acquiring external research funding Strong teamwork, management and leadership skills Experience in chemical engineering/technical chemistry courses, involvement in Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in Chemistry as well as Battery and Hydrogen Technology, Sustainable Energy Systems and Electromobility and Sustainable Energy Technology Very good command of the English language and willingness to teach in English Readiness to network locally and nationally with working groups within and outside the Faculty of Life Sciences and with non-university research institutions Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary cooperation, especially within the important core research areas of the TU Braunschweig such as "Mobility" or "Metrology" and the research centers such as the Centre for Circular Production of Next Batteries and Fuel Cells (CPC) or the Automotive Research Centre Niedersachsen (NFF) Commitment to increasing the internationalization and international visibility of the Technische Universität Braunschweig Commitment to diversity and equality Involvement in academic self-administration

International research and teaching experience, excellent command of the English language, as well as the ability and willingness to teach courses in English are mandatory.



Individual career decisions and career breaks due to parental/family care leave affecting research output will be taken into account by the 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:



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 (button underneath) of Technische Universität Braunschweig.



Deadline for application



The application deadline is 2026-02-15.



Contact



Informal enquiries about the job can be directed to



Prof. Dr. Martin Bröring

T + 49 531 391 5302



m.broering@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