Professor in Mechanical Process Engineering

Professor in Mechanical Process Engineering

Position: W2 Tenure Track Assistant Professor (with tenure track to W3)

Start date: As soon as possible

Scientific Environment

The professorship will be assigned to the TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability (TUMCS) and integrated into the scientific environment of process engineering, bio-based material sciences, bioprocess engineering, as well as into the interdisciplinary research landscape related to bioeconomy at TUM and the university's broader research environment. Further opportunities for collaboration exist with working groups at the TUM School of Engineering and Design and with the Munich Institute of Integrated Materials, Energy and Process Engineering (MEP).

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include research and teaching, as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. We seek to appoint an expert in the field of Mechanical Process Engineering, with a focus on Circular Economy; e.g. industrial processes for recycling, environment and sustainable manufacturing. Teaching responsibilities include courses in mechanical process engineering relevant for several of the university's bachelor's and master's degree programs, like Sustainable Energy and Processes, Chemical Biotechnology, and Sustainable Engineering for Materials and Processes.

Qualifications

We 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.

• A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification
• Pedagogical aptitude
• Substantial research experience abroad
• Leadership experience desired
• Experience in industry desired
• Proven ability to acquire and lead cooperative research projects desired

Our Offer

Based on the best international standards and transparent performance criteria, TUM offers a merit-based academic career path for tenure track faculty from Assistant Professor through a permanent position as Associate Professor, and on 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 and in Straubing. 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 Application

TUM 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 www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting.

Application deadline: 31 July 2026

Please submit your application via: www.recruit.tum.de

Contact: appointments@cs.tum.de