7 Apr 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Universität Stuttgart- Department
Fakultät für Bau- und Umweltingenieurwissenschaften- Research Field
Engineering » Civil engineering
Engineering » Materials engineering
Engineering » Other- Researcher Profile
Leading Researcher (R4)- Positions
Postdoc Positions- Application Deadline
10 May 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)- Country
Germany- Type of Contract
Permanent- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
41- Offer Starting Date
1 Apr 2027- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The University of Stuttgart is one of the leading technically oriented universities in Germany in one of Europe’s most vibrant high-tech and industrial areas. The university is a reliable employer, partner for technology transfer and is committed to the interdisciplinary integration of engineering, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences based on the fundamentals of cutting-edge research at a disciplinary level.
In terms of teaching, the professorship should cover the design, construction, building, and maintenance of transport facilities (road and rail) and their environmental impacts. The teaching modules will be offered in the faculty's German-language degree programs (Civil Engineering, Real Estate Technology and Real Estate Management, Environmental Engineering, Transport Engineering) and in the English-language master's program in Infrastructure Planning. The successful candidate is also expected to temporarily take on the role of Dean of Studies for Transport Engineering and Infrastructure Planning.
In terms of research, the professorship will cover the field of “Planning and design of road traffic facilities (outside and inside built-up areas)” as well as other areas listed below.
- Planning and design of rail transport facilities,
- Construction, maintenance, and operation as a pavement management system,
- New technologies (e.g., innovative materials, circular construction) and digitalization (e.g., superstructure modeling, digital twins),
- Traffic safety,
- Environment and sustainability (e.g., climate adaptation/protection, noise protection, air pollution control).
The professorship involves heading a department and jointly managing the Institute for Road and Transport Science.
Where to apply
bewerbung@f02.uni-stuttgart.de
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering » Civil engineering
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Research Field
- Engineering » Other
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
We are looking for a nationally and internationally renowned academic person in this field for research and teaching, who has outstanding specialist knowledge and practical engineering experience in the design and construction of transport infrastructure.
Specific Requirements
For a qualitative assessment of your academic accomplishments, we kindly ask you to submit a short description of your three most important scientific achievements, which should be no longer than one page in total. Possible successes may include, for example, those in the fields of research, teaching, science and society, knowledge and technology transfer, inventions and patents, software development or spin-offs.
The requirements for employment listed in § 47 and § 50 Baden-Württemberg university law (LHG) apply.
Written applications (including the above-mentioned description of your most important scientific achievements, up to 3 publications, a list of third-party funds acquired as well as a short description of projects you carried out, your teaching experience as well as significant teaching evaluations) should be sent in electronic form no later than May 10, 2026 to the appointment committee, Bewerbung@f02.uni-stuttgart.de , preferably as a single PDF file. Please be aware of the risks regarding confidentiality and the integrity of your application contents when sending your application via unencrypted email. Alternatively, postal applications to Universität Stuttgart, Fakultät 2: Bau- und Umweltingenieurwissenschaften, Fakultätsbüro, Pfaffenwaldring 7, D-70569 Stuttgart are also accepted. Please address any questions regarding the current appointment procedure to the chair of the appointment committee, vice dean Prof. Moormann, or to the office of the faculty (+49 711 685-60076, management@f02.uni-stuttgart.de ).
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
- Languages
- GERMAN
- Level
- Basic
- Research Field
- Engineering » Civil engineeringEngineering » Materials engineeringEngineering » Other
- Years of Research Experience
- More than 10
Additional Information
Benefits
As laid down for salary group W3 (full professors).
Eligibility criteria
The University of Stuttgart is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women are strongly encouraged.
Disabled persons will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.
Additional comments
The University of Stuttgart has established a Dual Career Program to offer assistance to partners of those moving to Stuttgart: uni-stuttgart.de/dual-career-en .
Information on the collection of personal data in accordance with Article 13 of the GDPR can be found via the following link: uni-stuttgart.de/en/privacy-notice/job-application .
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- INSTITUTE FOR ROAD AND TRANSPORT SCIENCE
- Country
- Germany
- State/Province
- Baden-Württemberg
- City
- Stuttgart
- Postal Code
- 70569
- Street
- Pfaffenwaldring 7
- Geofield
Contact
- State/Province
Baden-Württemberg- City
Stuttgart- Website
https://www.f02.uni-stuttgart.de/en/- Street
Pfaffenwaldring 7- Postal Code
70569
bewerbung@f02.uni-stuttgart.de- Phone
+4971168560076
+49 6031 6709277- Fax
+4971168550076
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