University Professorship in Building Construction Design

 

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 Architecture and Landscape invites applications for the following position of salary scale W3 NBesO starting April 1, 2026: University Professorship in Building Construction Design

The Position

• Innovative building design regarding the transformation to climate-friendly construction. This can include aspects of curricular design, the use of CO2-neutral materials or simple construction methods.
• Holistic approach to design and construction that considers the material composition and energy flow over the entire life cycle of buildings.
• Interdisciplinary methodology of design, planning and construction using digital technologies such as parametric-design, building information modelling or AI methods.
• Teaching is primarily aimed at students on the Architecture degree programme, but also at students of civil engineering and vocational studies in the building trade.

Your Profile

• Experience in practice, research and teaching in the field of building construction
• Outstanding scientific research or other achievements that have led to significant progress in building research or construction in the field of sustainable construction
• Outstanding design and technical skills, particularly in the use of materials, construction and detail development, or a new aesthetic of sustainability
• Motivation to work in the faculty research focus ‘Sustainable, liveable and inclusive cities’
• National and international networking in science and practice

The candidate is expected to be able to teach selected courses in English.

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, service and help on non-academic queries for you and your family concerning your stay in Hannover (e.g. official administrative procedures).

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.

For further information, please contact Prof. André Kempe (email: kempe@arch.uni-hannover.de).