Professor in Mechanical Process Engineering Technische Universität München (TUM)

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position of

Professor
in » Mechanical Process Engineering «

W2 Tenure Track Assistant Professor (with tenure track to W3); to begin as soon as possible.

Scientific Environment
The professorship will be assigned to the TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability (TUMCS) and integrated into the scientific environment of process engineering, bio-based material sciences, bioprocess engineering, as well as into the interdisciplinary research landscape related to bioeconomy at TUM and the university’s broader research environment. Further opportunities for collaboration exist with working groups at the TUM School of Engineering and Design and with the Munich Institute of Integrated Materials, Energy and Process Engineering (MEP).

Responsibilities
The responsibilities include research and teaching, as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. We seek to appoint an expert in the field of Mechanical Process Engineering, with a focus on Circular Economy; e.g. industrial processes for recycling, environment and sustainable manufacturing. Teaching responsibilities include courses in mechanical process engineering relevant for several of the university's bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, like Sustainable Energy and Processes, Chemical Biotechnology, and Sustainable Engineering for Materials and Processes

Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellent achievements in research and teaching in an internationally recognized scientific environment, relative to the relevant career level (please see www.tum.de/en/faculty-recruiting-faq/ for further information).
A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites. Substantial research experience abroad is expected. Leadership experience, experience in industry as well as the proven ability to acquire and lead cooperative research projects are desired.

Our Offer
Based on the best international standards and transparent performance criteria, TUM offers a merit-based academic career path for tenure track faculty from Assistant Professor through a permanent position as Associate Professor, and on to Full Professor. The regulations of the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System apply.
TUM provides excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community, embedded in the vibrant research environment of the Greater Munich Area and in Straubing. The TUM environment is multicultural, with English serving as a common interface for scientific interaction. TUM offers attractive and performance-based salary conditions and social benefits. The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors. The MDCO assists the relocation and integration of new professors, their partners and accompanying family members.

Your Application
TUM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance. Application documents should be submitted in accordance with TUM’s application guidelines for professors. These guidelines and detailed information about the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System are available at www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting. Here you will also find TUM’s information on collecting and processing personal data as part of the application process.

Please submit your application by 31 July 2026 via the TUM recruitment portal: www.recruit.tum.de.

For any queries please contact faculty-recruitment@ed.tum.de.