Tenure-Track-Professorship (W1) Engineering Mechanics (f/m/d) Full-time NEW

Engineering Mechanics Tenure-Track Professorship

The tenure-track professorship (W1) “Engineering Mechanics” will be affiliated with the KIT Department of Mechanical Engineering. The research focuses on the field of nonlinear dynamics of mechatronic and multiphysical systems. The mathematical modeling and simulation of nonlinear phenomena and the experimental validation of corresponding models are central to the research activities. Potential application areas include, for example, energy technology, mobility systems, drive technology, robotics, microsystems technology, and medical technology.

You will pursue university responsibilities with a teaching obligation of six hours per week per semester upon your positive intermediate evaluation. Otherwise, your teaching obligation will be four hours per week per semester.

Your teaching responsibilities will represent Engineering Mechanics in theory and application in both German- and English-language introductory and research-oriented advanced courses, particularly in the bachelor's and master's programs in mechanical engineering and mechatronics at the KIT Department of Mechanical Engineering, as well as through teaching assignments in other KIT departments.

You will be expected to actively participate in academic self-governance at the KIT Department of Mechanical Engineering and in Division III, to secure public and industrial third-party funding, and to be actively involved in technology transfer.

You are expected to contribute to at least one of the KIT Centers: MathSEE, Mobility Systems, Energy, or Humans and Technology.

Your Profile

Employment is subject to Art. 14, par. (2) of the KIT Act in conjunction with Art. 51 LHG Baden-Württemberg (Act of Baden-Württemberg on Universities and Colleges) as well as the Quality Assurance Concept for Junior Professorships and Tenure-Track Professorships at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).

To be considered for this position, you must have an outstanding doctoral degree, a track record of internationally recognized research achievements, and relevant teaching skills. Furthermore, you should be a team player and willing to take on responsibility. Having successfully acquired an externally evaluated junior research group is an advantage.

We Offer

• Excellent Research Conditions & State-of-the-art Infrastructure: Benefit from a unique environment that combines university and large-scale research, and gain access to state-of-the-art equipment and interdisciplinary projects. This environment enables you to conduct both basic and applied research at the highest level.
• International Networking: You will work in a global network that encompasses international collaborations and English-language scientific communication. KIT promotes exchange with leading research institutions and industry partners worldwide.
• Transparent Career Paths & Personal Development: Clear development prospects, individual coaching, and a well-developed leadership development program support you in steering your academic career in a targeted manner.
• Family-friendly Offers: The KIT Dual Career Service supports you and your partner in integrating into the workforce, while flexible working time models and company childcare facilities make it easier to balance work and family life.
• Onboarding & Integration: A customized onboarding program will accompany you from your first day at work, enabling you to quickly get started in research, teaching, and the KIT networks and get off to the best possible start.

Salary

Salary is determined by the statutory provisions of the state of Baden-Württemberg and corresponds to the basic salary of pay grade W1 (civil service pay scale). In addition, allowances may be awarded. Where applicable, a family allowance is paid in accordance with civil service regulations.

Contract Duration

The position is for six years, either as a fixed-term civil service appointment (Beamtenverhältnis auf Zeit) or as an employment contract; an interim evaluation will take place before the end of the third year.

The evaluation process and the general evaluation criteria follow the Quality assurance concept for junior professorships and tenure-track professorships at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) . The following subject-specific criteria will be of particular importance for the interim and final evaluations: Independence and originality of research, international scientific visibility, publication record in renowned journals, acquisition of third-party funding, transfer of research results into application, excellent teaching evaluations, successful supervision of graduation theses (B.Sc./M.Sc.) and PhD candidates, and active participation in the work of academic bodies.

In case of a positive final evaluation, you will be offered a full university professorship (W3).

Contact Person in Line-Management

For subject-matter inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Martin Cichon, Email: martin.cichon@kit.edu

Application

Please send your detailed application in English with the relevant documents (curriculum vitae, a list of up to ten of your most important publications, diplomas/certificates, teaching evaluations, description of previous and planned research and teaching activities in the above-mentioned fields, acquired third-party funding) to Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Division III – Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Head of Division Prof. Dr. Marcel Utz, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kaiserstr. 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, preferably in the form of a single PDF file to: berufungen@BL3.kit.edu

At KIT we value the diversity of our employees; different perspectives and backgrounds enrich our work. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applications from recognized severely disabled individuals are given preferential consideration when qualifications are equal.

Application up to: 2026-07-20 Job posting number: 1145/2026

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