Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Process Robotics in Bioprocess Engineering (f/m/d)

Tenure Track Assistant Professor in "Process Robotics in Bioprocess Engineering"

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position of Tenure Track Assistant Professor in "Process Robotics in Bioprocess Engineering" to begin as soon as possible. The position is a W2 fixed-term (6-year) tenure-track professorship with the possibility for promotion to a tenured W3 .

Scientific Environment

The professorship will be assigned to the Department of Energy and Process Engineering at the TUM School of Engineering and Design and is affiliated with:

• The Integrative Research Institute (IRI) of Integrated Materials, Energy and Process Engineering (MEP)
• The Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI)

Responsibilities

• Research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists.
• Expertise in an interdisciplinary field combining bioprocess engineering, automation, and process optimization .
• Application of modern robotics methods , such as:
  • Stochastic and data-driven learning approaches
  • Precise monitoring and control using microcontrollers (μC)
  • Novel methods of image processing
• Research experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Machine learning (e.g., deep learning) for process models
  • Optimization of bioprocess development workflows across different scales (e.g., multi-fidelity Bayesian optimization)
• Teaching responsibilities in bachelor's and master's programs , including courses such as:
  • Industrial Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceutical Bioprocess Engineering

Qualifications

• Demonstrated initial scientific achievements and capacity for independent research at the highest international level .
• University degree and an outstanding doctoral degree (or equivalent scientific qualification).
• Pedagogical aptitude .
• Substantial research experience abroad (see for details).

Our Offer

• A merit-based academic career path from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor (permanent) and Full Professor , based on international standards and transparent performance criteria.
• Excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community within the Greater Munich Area .
• Multicultural environment with English as the primary language for scientific interaction.
• Attractive, performance-based salary and social benefits.
• Support through the TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) for partners and accompanying family members, including tailored career consulting and relocation assistance.

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 equivalent suitability.

Application documents must be submitted in accordance with TUM's application guidelines for professors ( ).

Deadline: 12 October 2026 via the TUM recruitment portal ( ).

For inquiries, contact and refer to the candidate's dossier on . Further information on data processing is available at .