Professorship for Particle Engineering and Solids Processing

Organisation/Company

Graz University of Technology

Department

Faculty of Technical Chemistry, Chemical and Process Engineering and Biotechnology

Research Field

Engineering
Technology

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

21 Apr 2025 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number

6000 / 2024 / 8163

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Scientific Profile

For this position, we are seeking a highly qualifiedand scientifically well-established individual with a proven track record in research and teaching in the field Particle Engineering & Solids Processing. The focus should be on experimental and/or model-based approaches for particle engineering and processing, e.g., in the fields of pharmaceutical technology, materials for environmental technology applications, process engineering and characterization of fiber-based materials and formulation/particle design. Other potential areas can be analytical technology for particulate systems and advanced methods for particle engineering.

Ideally, the expertise of the applicants should comprise experimental and/or model-based approaches in one of the field of solids processing and particle technology (from nano to macroscopic), fine chemistry, building materials, pharmaceutical technology, environmental technology applications, process engineering and characterization of fiber-based materials, formulation/particle design, as well as particle measurement technology & analytics. A focus on design, optimization and control of processes would be desirable (process engineering focus)

Close collaboration with Institutes and research centers at TU Graz (e.g., FoEs & Comet Competence Centers) as well as with NAWI Graz and BioTechMed Graz is expected.

In teaching, the aim is to contribute to the area of mechanical process engineering and to introduce new aspects into research-based teaching in the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs.

Employment Requirements

• Relevant university education with a completed doctorate (PhD).
• Outstanding and independent academic qualifications in research, preferably demonstrated by a habilitation (venia docendi) or equivalent academic achievements.
• Proven didactic skills for adequate implementation of teaching at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.
• Leadership skills (strategy, personnel and process development).

Selection Criteria

• Experience in the acquisition and execution of third-party funded application or contract research projects, or relevant industry experience.
• Ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate within and outside of the university.
• Competence in the area of ​​gender and diversity and knowledge of the special needs of disabled people.

Application Documents

Applicants are asked to send their detailed documents in English. The following information is required:

• A CV describing the past research and teaching activities as well as the type and scope of leadership and management experience (including copies of diplomas and relevant certificates)
• A list of publications highlighting the 5 most important publications
• Attaching the 5 most important publications in full-text or their web-adresses
• Your research concept (5 pages max.) describing future activities in Graz
• Your teaching concept including teaching statement and teaching profile (2 pages max. if not part of your CV) and past teaching evaluations (if possible) or teaching certificates (if available)
• A concept (2 pages max.) for the strategic orientation and development of your future team.
• Names and contact information of two people for references

Centre Of Vital Interest

Relocation of the future professor to the greater Graz area (main residence) is required.

Language Skills

Applicants should have a strong command of the English language, both written and spoken, to be able to effectively represent the field internationally, and they must also be willing to learn German if they do not already know the language.

Equality Principle

Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. In case of under-representation, preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.

Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion and ideology, age, sexual orientation (anti-discrimination). People with disabilities, and who have the relevant qualification, are expressly invited to apply.

Hearing Dates

The hearings are expected to take place in the calendar weeks 37 and 38. Applicants are asked to plan a stay in Graz during this period.

Contact

Dean of the Faculty Technical Chemistry, Chemical and Process Engineering & Biotechnology 
Graz University of Technology
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Dr. h.c. Bernd Nidetzky
Petersgasse 10-12, 8010 Graz, Austria

E-Mail: jobs.tcvb@tugraz.at

E-mail

jobs.tcvb@tugraz.at

Website

https://jobs.tugraz.at/en/jobs/93372f5f-f95a-013a-5d89-674ee6b06e4a/apply

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Technology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Technology

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

• University sports program and workplace health promotion
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• Interesting area of responsibility
• Safe and stable working environment
• Company pension funds
• Collegial and friendly working atmosphere
• International teaching opportunities and training
• Seal of quality for in-house advancement of women

Website for additional job details

https://jobs.tugraz.at/en/jobs/93372f5f-f95a-013a-5d89-674ee6b06e4a

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Faculty of Technical Chemistry, Chemical and Process Engineering and Biotechnology

Country

Austria

City

GRAZ

Postal Code

A-8010

Street

Rechbauerstraße 12

City

GRAZ

Website

https://www.tugraz.at

Street

Rechbauerstraße 12

Postal Code

A-8010

E-Mail

jobs.tcvb@tugraz.at

Phone

(+43) 316 873

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