B_WP_23_24

The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is an internationally established university with 160 years of history that is rooted in the Bauhaus tradition and unites art and design, science and technology. This approach characterises the faculties of Architecture and Urbanism, Civil Engineering, Art and Design, and Media. In addition to their disciplinary functions, the faculties are also strongly committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and to the interpermeation between art, science and practice.

The Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is currently inviting applications for the

»Bau- und Umweltchemie«
(construction and environmental chemiestry)

W3 professorship position beginning on 1 October 2026.

We hereby invite suitable candidates to apply for this position.

The professorship is in the F. A. Finger-Institute for Building Material Engineering. We are seeking a nationally and internationally recognised individual to represent inorganic and organic chemistry in research and teaching within the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Candidates must have completed a university degree in chemistry, materials science, or a related subject, or have specialist experience in the field. Scientific expertise relevant to the advertised position and a proven ability to conduct research are demonstrated through a qualified doctoral degree related to the position in addition to other scientific achievements.

The successful candidate is expected to impart and expand upon fundamental chemical knowledge and advanced material-specific knowledge for civil and environmental engineers in the corresponding Bachelor's and Master's programmes in the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering. They are also expected to actively contribute to research in the fields of »Material and Construction« and »Sustainability and Resources«. Independent and interdisciplinary research efforts must contribute to fundamental insights into kinetics, thermodynamics, modelling, and simulation of materials and environmental chemical processes. The successful candidate is expected to manage assigned labs, including equipment support and methodological development.

Applicants must possess excellent professional qualifications and experience in basic research, as well as securing and managing third-party funded projects.

Outstanding didactic skills and teaching experience are required to teach in the institution. participation in university administration, and the development of subject-specific an Personal commitment to the qualification of young researchers, participation in university administration, and the ability to teach in English are required. Proficiency in German, both written and spoken, is a fundamental requirement for the position. Strong leadership skills are also required for this position.

These general requirements pertain to § 84 of the Thüringer Hochschulgesetz (ThürHG). The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar provides excellent working conditions in a vibrant academic and artistic environment, located in the cultural town of Weimar, which offers outstanding living conditions. We support the development of our employees through a wide range of training and professional development opportunities.

The professorship position is full-time and is to be filled either as a salaried position or a civil servant position (»Beamtenverhältnis«).

The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is committed to providing a family-friendly, non-discriminatory work environment and operates under a personnel policy that promotes equality. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and professional histories. One of the university’s strategic goals is to increase the proportion of women in leadership positions. We there­fore expressly invite qualified women to apply for the position. Individuals with disabilities will receive preferential treatment if other qualifications are the same.

Please submit your application as a PDF (one document, max. 15 MB) with the usual documentation, including the code B+U/WP-23/24, by 31.01.2025 to:

Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
Fakultät Bauingenieurwesen
Geschäftsführung
Frau Claudia Goldammer
Marienstraße 13 E
99423 Weimar

E-Mail: claudia.goldammer[at]uni-weimar.de

In case of questions, please contact:

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Horst-Michael Ludwig
Professorship of Construction Materials

E-mail : horst-michael.ludwig[at]uni-weimar.de

Please note that only the German-language version of this job vacancy notice is legally binding.

We are looking forward to your application!

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