Professor in Mechanical Process Engineering

TUM - Logo The Technical University of Munich (TUM)
invites applications for the position of Professor in » Mechanical
Process Engineering « W2 Tenure Track Assistant Professor (with
tenure track to W3); to begin 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 (please see
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.
Leadership experience, experience in industry as well as the proven
ability to acquire and lead cooperative research projects are
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
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 31 July
2026 via the TUM recruitment portal: For any
queries please contact
Mechatronik Professor, Professorin Lehre & Forschung,
Wissenschaft Universität Vollzeit