Professorship for Organic Chemistry (salary group W3)

Technische Universität Braunschweig is one of Germany’s leading institutes of technology and offers an inspiring work environment with a wide range of research and teaching opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities. The 3,800 members of our academic, technical and administrative staff – including more than 400 international scientific staff – work together to ensure that our university successfully fulfills its mission of providing excellent teaching for our approximately 16,000 students and 100 trainees.

We focus our research on mobility, metrology, engineering for health, and the future city. Our core disciplines include a comprehensive engineering division and a strong natural sciences division, closely linked with business sciences, social sciences, educational sciences, and the humanities.

Faculty of Life Sciences

We offer a Professorship for Organic Chemistry (salary group W3). The appointment is planned for October 1st, 2025.

Your responsibilities

A professorship (W3) for organic chemistry is to be filled at TU Braunschweig. We are seeking an expert (f/m/d) with a strong background and an innovative scientific profile in the field of bioorganic chemistry. Possible research areas include organic chemistry in the cell, new bioorganic methods, structure elucidation of natural products, natural product biosynthesis, enzyme catalysis, chemical communication, chemistry of evolution or related topics. Applicants (f/m/d) should be internationally recognized with a track record of acquiring external research funding. The professorship is associated with teaching duties at all levels of student education for the courses in chemistry (BSc, MSc) and artificial intelligence for molecular sciences (MSc). The successful candidate (f/m/d) is expected to be committed to the university’s strategic goals and to actively shape its holistic development. In addition to the classic service areas of a university (research, teaching and studies, transfer, governance and administration), this applies in particular to digitalization, internationalization, equality and diversity, as well as knowledge exchange.

Our expectations

• Willingness to collaborate across disciplines, especially in the research focus area "Engineering for Health" with a focus on "Chemistry in the Life Sciences"
• Willingness to participate in the self-administration of the university
• Willingness to participate in the internationalization of the university
• Proven experience with and willingness to raise third-party funds
• Very good command of the English language and willingness to teach in English

Requirements, § 25 NHG

• A degree in a relevant field
• Pedagogical aptitude
• Special qualification for in-depth independent scientific work, as a rule proven by an above-average doctorate
• Additional academic achievements, usually within the framework of a junior professorship, a post-doctoral degree (Habilitation) or through achievements equivalent to a Habilitation

Notes

Technische Universität Braunschweig makes personnel decisions on the basis of suitability, ability and professional performance. Our aim is to increase the share of women in academic positions. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from women and will give preference to female candidates with equivalent qualifications. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and, if equally qualified, will be given preference in the appointment process.

Technische Universität Braunschweig is certified as a family-friendly university. We are committed to facilitating a healthy and productive work-life balance and offer a dual career service as well as support for newly appointed staff. Our Family Office provides advice on all issues relating to family, childcare, and caring for relatives.

We particularly invite applications from international candidates (f/m/d). German language skills are not a prerequisite. However, the successful candidate is expected to acquire sufficient language skills to perform teaching and administrative duties in German within three years of appointment.

Deadline for application

The application deadline is 2024‑11‑17.

Contact

Informal enquiries about the job can be directed to:

Prof. Dr. Matthias Tamm
Tel: +49531391‑5390
matthias.tamm@tu-braunschweig.de

For questions regarding the online application process, please contact:

Nicole Brückner
Tel: +49531391‑14143
berufungen@tu-braunschweig.de

We are looking forward to your application!

Applicants (f/m/d) are requested to attach the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Academic background (curriculum vitae)
• Academic certificates and diplomas (degrees)
• List of publications, including copies of 5 selected publications
• List of externally funded projects and description of own role in these projects
• Research and teaching statement
• List of courses taught and results of course evaluations
• If applicable, add proof of parental/family care leave
• If applicable, add proof of disability status.

Please submit the application, including all documents, digitally via the online portal of Technische Universität Braunschweig.