Professur für Print Technologies and Applications

Position

Professorship for Print Technologies and Applications, starting on 1 March 2027, salary grade W3, reference No. SoSe2605P.

Faculty Overview

In der Fakultät Druck und Medien ist im englischsprachigen Studiengang "Print Media and Packaging Technologies" folgende Professur zu besetzen.

Öffentliche Beschreibung des Studienangebots

Das Studienangebot und Portfolio der Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart (HdM) ist europaweit einzigartig und öffnet dem derzeit 5.500 Studierenden in 30 Bachelor- und Masterstudiengängen die Türen in die Medienbranche sowie in Unternehmen, Organisationen und Institutionen des öffentlichen Sektors. Die HdM bietet darüber hinaus abwechslungsreiche und zukunftssichere Tätigkeitsfelder in einem innovativen Forschungs-, Lehr- und Arbeitsumfeld.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Establishment of an independent research line in the field of innovative printing technologies and applications, as well as the initiation and implementation of research projects.
• Supervision of doctoral candidates.
• Delivery of courses on fundamental and advanced topics in modern printing and packaging technologies in English.
• Development of networks, acquisition of third‑party funding, and establishment of technical laboratories.

Qualifications:

• A degree in an engineering or natural sciences discipline, together with a completed doctorate (PhD or equivalent), and several years of relevant professional experience in a technical role.
• A strong record of recent academic publications and active engagement in research within the relevant field.
• Experience in university‑level teaching is desirable.
• A high level of motivation and personal commitment to teaching and applied research.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students, including participation in academic self‑governance and the continued development of the university.
• Excellent proficiency in German (minimum certified level B2) and English (minimum level C1), and be willing to deliver teaching in English.

Formal Requirements for appointment:

• The formal requirements for appointment as a professor are governed by 47 of the Landeshochschulgesetz (LHG) and must be fulfilled. Further details can be found on our careers page. Subject to meeting the relevant civil service requirements, the successful candidate will initially be appointed as a probationary civil servant. Alternatively, an employment contract under public service regulations may be offered.

Equal Opportunities and Application Process

Hochschule der Medien is committed to family‑friendly policies, equal opportunities and diversity. We particularly encourage suitably qualified women to apply. For questions relating to equal opportunities, please contact our Equal Opportunities Officer, Prof. Dr. Vera Spillner, at Applications from candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference where qualifications are equivalent.

For further enquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Volker Jansen via email at We look forward to receiving your application by .