Junior Professorship (W1) in Digital Fabrication Technologies in Concrete Construction

Vacancy ID 11865

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world’s most pressing issues.

At the Faculty of Civil Engineering , the Institute of Construction Materials invites applications for the

Junior Professorship (W1) in Digital Fabrication Technologies in Concrete Construction

to be filled as of April 1, 2025 for an initial period of four years. After a positive interim evaluation, the employment relationship will be extended to a total of six years.

You (m/f/x) will represent the academic field of digital manufacturing technologies in concrete construction with dedication in both research and teaching. Your focus will be on researching digital technologies at the interface between building materials and machinery such as 3D printing with mineral materials, adaptive flow production, or automated concreting in complex formwork. Your teaching responsibilities will primarily cover the diploma study program in Civil Engineering and the English-taught Master’s program ACCESS.

We require a PhD in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science with a focus on digital manufacturing technologies and concrete construction, completed with outstanding success. We expect significant research experience in this field, evidenced by several publications in leading international peer-reviewed journals. In addition to solid theoretical knowledge, we also expect hands-on experience in digital manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation in concrete construction.

For content-related questions, please contact the head of the appointment committee, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Viktor Mechtcherine, phone +49 351 463-35920, email

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

We look forward to receiving your application by January 31, 2025 . Please attach the following documents to your letter of application: curriculum vitae, a description of your academic career, a list of academic papers, a teaching and research concept, and a copy of the certificate of your highest academic degree.

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