Professor in Energy Conversion and Storage

Job Description

TUM – LogoThe Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position ofProfessorin » Energy Conversion and Storage «W3 Associate/Full Professor; to begin in summer semester 2026.Scientific environmentThe professorship will be assigned to the Department of Energy and Process Engineering at the TUM School of Engineering and Design.ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. We seek to appoint an expert in the research area of Energy Conversion and Storage with a focus on hydrogen production and power-to-X technologies, thermochemical conversion of solid fuels as well as electricity, heat, and cold production. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the university’s bachelor and master programs, explicitly in the study programs mechanical engineering, engineering science, energy and process engineering, power engineering and chemical engineering.QualificationsWe are looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellent achievements in research and teaching in an internationally recognized scientific environment, relative to the relevant career level (please see -recruiting-faq/ for further information).A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites.

Substantial research experience abroad is expected along with the proven ability and experience in research or science management and leadership as well as the proven ability to gain and to lead cooperative research projects and to attract third-party funding.Our OfferBased on the best international standards and transparent performance criteria, TUM offers a merit-based academic career path for tenure track faculty from Assistant Professor to Full Professor. The regulations of the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System apply.TUM provides excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community, embedded in the vibrant research environment of the Greater Munich Area. The TUM environment is multicultural, with English serving as a common interface for scientific interaction.TUM offers attractive and performance-based salary conditions and social benefits.The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors.

The MDCO assists the relocation and integration of new professors, their partners and accompanying family members.Your ApplicationTUM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

Application documents should be submitted in accordance with TUM’s application guidelines for professors. These guidelines and detailed information about the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System are available at . Here you will also find TUM’s information on collecting and processing personal data as part of the application process.Please submit your application by 6 January 2025 via the TUM recruitment portal: any queries please contact faculty-.

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