Professor of Recycling Technologies for Circular Materials (W2 with W3 Tenure Track) | W2-Professur für Recyclingtechnologien für kreislauffähige Materialien (m/w/d)
Universität des Saarlandes Dezernat Personal
Job Summary
Saarland University is seeking a Professor of Recycling Technologies for Circular Materials to join the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology. In this role, you will lead research and teaching in innovative recycling approaches, focusing on 'Recyclability by Design' at the material level, stimulus-responsive binders, and bio-based CO2 fixation. You will be a key figure in the university's new 'Sustainability' research focus, collaborating with multidisciplinary networks including DFKI and INM. Day-to-day, you will establish new courses in recycling technologies, supervise laboratory internships, and participate in academic self-administration. This position is initially a fixed-term W2 professorship for six years, with a clear path to a permanent W3 lifetime professorship following successful evaluation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of circular structural materials within an international campus environment that strongly supports innovation and start-ups.
Required Skills
Education
University degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field; Doctorate (PhD); and additional scientific qualifications (Habilitation, equivalent achievements, or Junior Professorship).
Experience
- Extensive professional experience in material science, engineering, chemistry, or physics
- Proven track record of high-quality scientific publications and conference contributions
- Experience in university-level teaching with positive evaluations, ideally in metallurgy or sustainability
- Experience in acquiring and managing third-party funded research projects
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary research networks and academic committees
- Experience in international academic cooperation and English-language instruction
Languages
Additional
- The position is a temporary civil service appointment (Beamtenverhältnis auf Zeit) for 6 years with a tenure track to W3. Candidates must meet the legal requirements of § 41 of the Saarland Higher Education Act (SHSG). International travel for research and conferences is expected.
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