W2 Professorship for Formulation of Biopharmaceuticals

Technische Universität Braunschweig is one of Germany’s leading institutes of technology and offers an inspiring work environment with a wide range of research and teaching opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities. The 3,800 members of our academic, technical and administrative staff – including more than 400 international scientific staff – work together to ensure that our university successfully fulfils its mission of providing excellent teaching for our approximately 15,000 students and 100 trainees.

We focus our research on mobility, metrology, engineering for health, and the future city. Our core disciplines include a comprehensive engineering division and a strong natural sciences division, closely linked with business sciences, social sciences, educational sciences, and the humanities.

Our university is located at the heart of one of Europe’s most research-intensive regions. We cooperate closely with the more than 20 internationally renowned research institutions in our vicinity and our network extends to our partner universities in Germany and all over the world, with whom we maintain strong relationships.

Faculty of Life Sciences

We offer a

W2 Professorship for Formulation of Biopharmaceuticals

The appointment is for the earliest possible date.

Your responsibilities

The professorship will focus its research on pharmaceutical-technological aspects of the processing of biomacro­molecular active ingredients into applicable drug products and thus build a bridge to bioprocess engineering and biotechnology. It will thus play a central role in the research network of the Center of Pharmaceutical Engineering (PVZ) and strengthen the core research area "Engineering for Health – from Molecules to Processes" of TU Braunschweig. The professorship will be based at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics and the PVZ. Its research will center around pharmaceutical formulation of protein‑ and/or nucleic acid-based active ingredients. Conceivable are, for example, modern approaches in the field of

• antibody formulations (e.g. highly concentrated preparations, alternative routes of administration)
• nanoparticulate formulations for nucleic acid therapeutics
• data‑​/AI-supported formulation strategies for macromolecular biopharmaceuticals

In teaching, the professorship represents the subject "Pharmaceutics/​Biopharmaceutics" in its entirety. It is associated with teaching duties at all levels of student education in the Pharmacy degree program according to the licensing regulations for pharmacists (state examination) and in pharmaceutical process engineering-oriented degree programs (MSc Pharmaceutical Process Engineering, BSc Biochemical, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering). A license to practice as a pharmacist is an advantage.

The successful candidate (f/m/d) is expected to be committed to the university’s strategic goals and to actively shape its holistic development (https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/​hochschulentwicklung ). In addition to the classic service areas of a university (research, teaching and studies, transfer, governance and administration), this applies in particular to digitalisation, internationalisation, equality and diversity, as well as knowledge exchange.

Our expectations

• Internationally recognised research in the field of formulation of biomacromolecular active pharmaceutical ingredients, demonstrated in particular by relevant publications in international journals
• Profound knowledge of pharmaceutical technology and biopharmacy as well as teaching experience in this field
• Track record of successful external research funding acquisition
• Experience in leading your own research group
• Willingness to actively contribute to the core research area "Engineering for Health – from Molecules to Processes" at the Technische Universität Braunschweig and to research at the PVZ
• Commitment to local and national networking and interdisciplinary research with working groups within and outside the Faculty of Life Sciences as well as with non-university research institutions
• Excellent command of the English language, as well as the ability and willingness to teach courses in German and English
• International experiences and commitment to internationalisation of the university in teaching and research
• Commitment to active participation in academic self-administration

Individual career decisions and career breaks due to parental/​family care leave affecting research output will be taken into account by the appointment committee.

Requirements, § 25 NHG

• A degree in a relevant field
• Pedagogical aptitude
• Special qualification for in-depth independent scientific work, as a rule proven by an above-average doctorate
• Additional academic achievements, usually within the framework of a junior professorship, a postdoctoral degree (Habilitation) or achievements equivalent to a Habilitation

Notes

Technische Universität Braunschweig makes personnel decisions on the basis of suitability, ability and professional performance.

Our aim is to increase the share of women in academic positions. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from women and will give preference to female candidates with equivalent qualifications. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and, if equally qualified, will be given preference in the appointment process.

Technische Universität Braunschweig is certified as a family-friendly university. We are committed to facilitating a healthy and productive work-life balance and offer a dual-career service as well as support for newly appointed staff. Our Family Office provides advice on all issues relating to family, childcare, and caring for relatives. Our "Prof.-Programm" offers exclusive status-related exchange and consulting formats, in particular to newly appointed professors.

Professional and Personnel Development promotes the professional development of all employees through a wide range of courses and activities.

The university actively endorses equal opportunities and diversity and promotes diverse perspectives as essential in contributing to the university’s success in research, teaching, transfer and administration.

We particularly invite applications from international candidates (f/m/d). German language skills are not a prerequisite. However, the successful candidate is expected to acquire sufficient language skills to perform teaching and administrative duties in German within two years of appointment.

Even though this is a permanent full-time position, a part-time appointment may be possible upon request.

Applicants (f/m/d) who are 50 years or older at the time the appointment commences and who have not acquired permanent civil servant status (Beamten­verhältnis auf Lebenszeit) will be employed with employee status (Angestellten­verhältnis).

Deadline for application

The application deadline is 2026-05-10.

Apply now!

Contact

Informal enquiries about the job can be directed to

Prof. Dr. Ute Wittstock
Tel: +49 531 391‑5681
u.wittstock@tu-braunschweig.de

For questions regarding legal matters and the online application process, please contact

Nicole Brückner
Tel: +49 531 391‑4337
berufungen@tu-braunschweig.de

We are looking forward to your application!

Applicants (f/m/d) are requested to attach the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Academic background (curriculum vitae)
• Academic certificates and diplomas (degrees)
• List of publications, including copies of 3 select publications
• List of externally funded projects and description of own role in these projects
• Research and teaching statement
• List of courses taught and results of course evaluations
• If applicable, add proof of parental/​family care leave
• If applicable, add proof of disability status.

Please submit the application, including all documents, digitally via the online portal  of Technische Universität Braunschweig.

www.tu-braunschweig.de