Professorship "Energy Process Technology" (W3)

About TU Darmstadt

TU Darmstadt stands for excellent and relevant science. We are playing a decisive role in shaping far‑reaching processes of global change – from energy transition to artificial intelligence – through outstanding scientific knowledge and innovative academic programmes. We group our cutting‑edge research into three fields: Energy and Environment, Information and Intelligence, Matter and Materials.

We actively promote diversity and equality. We consider diversity to be the key to creative solutions and social progress.

Context of the Professorship in the Department of Mechanical Engineering

In this context, the de‑fossilisation of industrial energy and material conversion processes is one of the key tasks of the 21st century. The overarching goal is to transition from the current linear economy to a circular economy in which the energy, chemical, and transportation sectors are linked. Thermal processes play a key role in this transition.

Your Tasks

A university professorship in “W3 Energy Process Technology” will focus on innovative thermal energy‑material cycles as an important pillar of a sustainable circular economy. The research will link basic scientific research with application‑oriented research across scales. Innovative processes will be transferred from laboratory scale to pilot plants or demonstrators to develop the necessary expertise for the design of industrial plants. The scientific focus is on experimental research accompanied by numerical simulations.

In this context, the professorship should address one or more of the following topics:

• Innovative CO₂ -neutral thermal industrial processes
• Innovative material energy storage processes
• Innovative waste‑to‑value synthesis processes

We expect a willingness to engage in national and international cooperation and interdisciplinary work both within the department and with other departments and research institutions.

The duties also include teaching in the field of energy process technology and participation in interdisciplinary courses offered by the department, as well as involvement in academic self‑administration.

Your Profile

We are looking for an excellent scientist who will represent the field of energy process engineering in research and teaching at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at TU Darmstadt.

Requirements include a degree in engineering or natural sciences followed by a qualified doctorate, proven internationally visible research achievements, habilitation or habilitation‑equivalent achievements, experience in acquiring project funding, didactic and pedagogical aptitude, and leadership experience. In addition to successful work in public research institutions or universities, several years of practical experience in industry in the field of energy process engineering are considered advantageous. The willingness and ability to teach courses in German or English is required.

Application Conditions

The prerequisites for employment are in accordance with the Sections 67 and 68 of the Hessisches Hochschulgesetz (Hessian Higher Education Act).

Very good English and, at the latest after three years, good German language skills are expected.

We consider diversity an essential value; this job advertisement is open to people of all genders. TU Darmstadt strongly encourages interested female researchers to apply.

We Offer

Technical University of Darmstadt offers varied and challenging assignments, freedom to work independently, the latest technologies, good collaboration between colleagues in partnership, needs‑based training opportunities and customised personnel development.

• Comprehensive in‑house training offers, including the opportunity for continuing education and development;
• Eligibility to free public transport in the state of Hesse with the LandesTicket Hessen, and opportunities to work mobile at times;
• Free‑of‑charge preventive medical check‑ups and a wide‑ranging subsidised sports programme;
• Flexible working time models, plus BGM (Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement – University Health Management);
• Certified as a family‑friendly university and offers a dual career programme;
• High priority for accessibility throughout the working environment. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and give preference to applicants with a degree of disability of at least 50% when qualifications are equal.

Appointment is usually made on a civil service basis with attractive remuneration depending on qualifications.

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