Tenure-Track-Professor for „Alternative Aviation Propulsion Systems“ Salary-Gr. W 1 TT W2 NBesG

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

We offer a

Tenure-Track-Professor for „Alternative Aviation Propulsion Systems“
Salary-Gr. W 1 TT W2 NBesG

The appointment is planned for the next time possible.

The advertised position is a professorship funded by the Tenure Track Programme of the German Federal Government and the Federal States (”WISNA”) and is therefore subject to the funding conditions of the programme. Applicants can only be appointed within the four-year period following the defence of their doctorate.

Your responsibilities

The professorship covers fundamental research on energy conversion and architecture as well as the operating behaviour of alternative aviation propulsion systems in the application field of transport aviation. The research orientation should make a significant contribution within the Cluster of Excellence for Sustainable and Energy Efficient Aviation (SE²A) at the TU Braunschweig as well as within the Aeronautics Research Centre Niedersachsen (NFL). With appropriate performance, the post holder should be given the opportunity to make the professorship permanent via a W2 procedure without advertisement.

The desired research fields comprise the following fields:

  • Modeling and assessment of alternative aviation propulsion systems
  • Power balance of alternative propulsion systems
  • Technologies of hybrid-electric propulsion systems
  • Thermal analysis and thermal management of alternative propulsion systems
  • New forms of integration of propulsion systems and analysis of interactions

The professorship is assigned to the Institute of Jet Propulsion and Turbomachinery in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, and participates in the management of this institute. The professorship is expected to be actively involved in the cooperation of the NFL and the Cluster of Excellence SE²A.

In addition, the professorship is expected to contribute scientific methods and current research results to teaching. In teaching, the professorship is integrated into the Bachelor's and Master's programmes of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, in particular the Master's pro-grammes in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering and Management.

Our expectations

  • Proven research and teaching experience in at least two of the above listed areas
  •  High-ranking publications in international journals
  • Active participation in the NFL as well as in the Cluster of Excellence SE²A
  • Experience in the acquisition and implementation of basic and application-oriented third-party funded projects
  • Research-oriented teaching in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, especially in the Bachelor Programme Sustainable Engineering of Products and Processes and in the Master programs in Aerospace Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering
  • Active participation in interdisciplinary joint projects
  • Willingness to participate in interdisciplinary collaborative research programs
  • Ability and willingness to hold lectures in German and Englisch language 
  • Willingness to actively participate in the self-administration of the university, especially the faculty of mechanical engineering
  • Willingness to participate in the internationalisation of the university

Requirements, § 30 NHG

  •  Completed university studies 
  • Pedagogical suitability
  • Special qualification for deepened independent scientific work, which is usually demonstrated by an above-average doctorate.
    Notes

The employment is initially for a period of three years in a temporary civil servant relationship, provided that the general service law requirements are fulfilled. In the event of a successful interim evaluation in accordance with § 30 Para. 4 S. 2 NHG, the professorship will be extended by a further three years. After positive outcome of the procedure regulated in the tenure track regulations of the TU Braunschweig an appointment to a permanent professorship in grade W2 NBesO will be made without further advertisement.


At TU Braunschweig, we aim to increase the share of women in academic positions and therefore particularly welcome applications from women. Where candidates have equivalent qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. Where candidates have the same qualifications, preference will be given to disabled candidates.

Applications from international scientists are welcome.

We are looking forward to your application!

Applicants are requested to attach  the usual documents:

  •  Cover letter
  • Academic background (curriculum vitae) 
  • Academic certificates and diplomas (degrees) 
  • List of publications incl. copies of 3 selected publications 
  • List of third-party funds 
  • List of courses, including results of course evaluation 
  • Research and teaching concept
  • If applicable, add proof of parantal/care leave or disability.

Deadline for application

The application deadline is 2022-07-15

Contact

Questions about the professorship will be answered by

Prof. Dr. Rolf Radespiel
T + 49 531 391 94250
r.radespiel@tu-braunschweig.de

If you have any questions regarding personnel law matters, please contact

Nicole Brückner,
T + 49 531 391 14143
nicole.brueckner@tu-braunschweig.de

www.tu-braunschweig.de