University Professorship (m/f/d) in Machine Elements, Design and Tribology

 

We strive for universality, diversity and interdisciplinarity. With more than 28,000 students, three Clusters of Excellence, 5,000 members of staff, over 150 institutes and an outstanding infrastructure, Leibniz University Hannover offers an innovative environment for top-level education and research in a comprehensive range of subjects.

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for the following position of Salary Scale W3 NBesO starting as soon as possible: University Professorship (m/f/d) in Machine Elements, Design and Tribology

The Position

The professorship is responsible for the management of the Institute of Machine Design and Tribology at Leibniz Universität Hannover (LUH). The institute is one of twenty institutes in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at LUH, located at the newly opened Mechanical Engineering Campus Garbsen. The core areas of research so far are experimental and numerical methods of macro- and microtribology as well as roller bearing, slide bearing and sealing technology. The synthesis of new technical solutions in the sense of innovations is of particular importance. Core areas are to be expanded with reference to tribology to include the key aspects of sustainability, artificial intelligence and medical technology. In teaching, the professorship is responsible for the areas of tribology, machine elements, engineering design and product design.

The tasks include:

• Developing and shaping research in the subject concerned
• Participation in and initiation of cooperative research projects
• Scientific training of students, doctoral candidates and postdocs
• Participation in scientific self-administration

Your Profile

To fulfill the above-mentioned tasks, the following is expected:

• Above-average doctorate on a topic relevant to the subject concerned
• Ability to teach courses in German and English
• Professional relevance in tribology proven by publications
• Management/leadership experience

Furthermore desirable:

• Several years of experience in scientific work in a subject area relevant to tribology field at a university or in a company
• Proof of professional breadth and innovative ability in tribology
• Experience in the supervision of junior scientists
• Experience in acquiring third-party funding and/or patent applications

What we can offer you

LUH offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community combined with an exceptional standard of living in a modern city surrounded by nature. In addition, LUH provides numerous opportunities for further education and training as well as many services to support families. The Dual Career Service at LUH is aimed at the partners of newly-appointed professors and provides support with career perspectives in Hannover and the surrounding region. As a central point of contact for international researchers, the Welcome Centre provides information on non-academic queries concerning your stay in Hannover.

Leibniz University Hannover promotes equal opportunities, diversity and a balance between work and family life (Equal Opportunities Office). For this reason, female researchers are particularly encouraged to apply. Furthermore, we welcome applications from international researchers. Preference will be given to equally-qualified applicants with disabilities (Representative for employees with disabilities). Upon request, part-time employment is possible.

Further information

Candidates aged 50 or over at the intended time of appointment who do not already have civil servant status in Germany will be employed as regular members of staff.

General duties and employment requirements are specified in § 25 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG). For detailed information on employment requirements, please contact the Appointment Matters department.

 

Please submit your documents by July 16, 2024 exclusively via the appointment portal of Leibniz University Hannover at:

https://berufungen.uni-hannover.de