W2 Professorship for Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Pharmaceutical Analysis)

W2 Professorship for Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Pharmaceutical Analysis)

Faculty of Life Sciences

Appointment planned for: 01.04.2027

Your Responsibilities

The professorship is intended to represent the full scope of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Technische Universität Braunschweig. It is to be integrated into the core research areas "Engineering for Health" and "Metrology" and to collaborate with related centres and non-university research institutions.

The professorship will focus particularly on Pharmaceutical Analysis, for example on the development and application of analytical methods in drug discovery and optimisation, the analysis of essential pharmaceutical-chemical properties of drugs, the characterisation of pharmacokinetic properties of new active ingredients, pharmaceutical-chemical process analytics, and the determination of the quality of drug substances and drug products.

The successful candidate (f/m/d) is expected to be committed to the university's strategic goals and to actively shape its holistic development. 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.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Internationally renowned researcher in the field of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry with research focus and in-depth knowledge of Pharmaceutical Analysis
• University degree with a focus on a field relevant to the life sciences (e.g., pharmacy, chemistry, biochemistry)
• Experience in securing external funding
• Strong teamwork skills, management, and leadership abilities
• Teaching experience
• Willingness to teach in the state examination programme in Pharmacy, particularly with regard to basic training in Pharmaceutical Analysis, and to participate in Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes established in collaboration with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
• Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Willingness to contribute to improving the internationalisation and international visibility of Technische Universität Braunschweig
• Willingness to participate in academic self-administration

Desirable Selection Criteria

• A license to practice as a pharmacist is an advantage

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 of 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).

Application Documents Required

• 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 and own share of the funding
• Research statement (max 5 pages) and teaching statement (max 2 pages)
• List of courses taught and results of course evaluations
• If applicable, proof of parental/family care leave
• If applicable, proof of disability status

Please submit the application, including all documents, digitally via the online portal of Technische Universität Braunschweig.

Application Deadline

2026-08-02

Contact

Informal enquiries about the job:
Prof. Dr. Heike Bunjes
T +49 531 391 5652
heike.bunjes@tu-braunschweig.de

For questions regarding legal matters and the online application process:
Nicole Brückner
T +49 531 391 4337
berufungen@tu-braunschweig.de