Overview
University for Continuing Education Krems specializes in part-time academic continuing education. As a public university for continuing education, it leverages expertise in teaching and research to address societal challenges and tailors its study programs accordingly. With nearly 7,500 students from 103 countries, it combines extensive experience in university-based continuing education with innovation to provide quality research and teaching at an international level. Located 60 km from Vienna in the UNESCO world heritage Wachau region, Campus Krems is a highly attractive location.
The following professorship is offered at the Faculty of Education, Arts and Architecture in the Department for Integrated Sensor Systems.
Professorship
Modeling of Functional Material Systems (m/f/d) according to § 99 UG (Austrian Universities Act)
Min. 30-40 hrs./week
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The tasks of the university professor include representing the field of Modeling of Functional Material Systems in research, development and teaching, participating in management and leadership tasks at the department, and continuously developing the teaching program. The professor should carry out comprehensive research in this field, with results incorporated into the teaching process. The following activities are to be implemented in 5 years:
Your tasks
* Scientific management of the subject area “Modeling of Functional Material Systems”
* Assuming social, organizational and economic management and leadership tasks within the department
* Conducting courses and examinations
* Acquisition of third-party funding for research projects at national and European level
* Publishing research results in high-ranking scientific journals and presenting at relevant conferences
* Development of continuing education programs in the field of “Modeling of Functional Material Systems”
* Supervision of master’s and doctoral theses
* Engagement in internal and external collaborations
* Participation in organizational and administrative tasks
* Participation in evaluation measures in teaching and research
Your profile
To be considered for the position, the following selection criteria must be met:
* Completed technical university degree (doctorate/PhD) or from related fields
* Habilitation or equivalent qualification
* Excellent scientific expertise in computer-aided material development, the finite element method and machine learning
* Expertise in the simulation of functional materials and mesoscopic systems
* Expertise and experience in the simulation of magnetic materials
* Peer-reviewed journal publications in the field of “Modeling of Functional Material Systems”
* Anchoring in the relevant scientific community (proven by active conference participation, memberships, (co-)authorship, activities in editorial boards, conference organization etc.)
* Proof of successful acquisition of third-party funding
* Proof of own research projects
* Teaching experience in the field of modeling and simulation
* Didactic skills and experience in (co-)supervising students and doctoral candidates
* Excellent written and spoken English (min. C1) and German (min. B2)
* Leadership experience and management skills in social, organizational and economic terms
* Competence in equality and diversity is required (if not available, willingness to complete appropriate training within two years of taking up the professorship is required)
Desirable criteria
* Successful acquisition of third-party funding as a Principal Investigator
* Experience in the use of highly parallel computer systems
* Knowledge of the Austrian and international university environment
* Experience with university structures in teaching and research
* National and international networking and experience in participating in thematically relevant committees
* Ability to think strategically and economically
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
Diversity and equal opportunity
The University for Continuing Education Krems sees high innovation potential in the diversity of its employees and commits to diversity as a guiding principle in accordance with its Code of Conduct and leadership principles. It aims to increase the proportion of female employees and explicitly invites qualified women to apply. Women will be given priority in case of equal qualifications. To promote equal opportunities for all applicants, scientific achievements will be considered in light of biographical factors such as part-time employment and caregiving activities. Individuals with disabilities who fulfill the necessary qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply. The professor will be appointed for a limited 5-year term according to § 99 UG. The remuneration for this professorship will be EUR 6,604.30 gross per month at full-time (collective agreement). Willingness to negotiate higher salary exists for candidates with matching qualifications and experience.
Please include the application abstract with your application, available in the advertisement at https://www.donau-uni.ac.at/vacancies/professorships.
Required documents to demonstrate the application criteria (in English):
* Application abstract
* Curriculum Vitae (CV)
* Cover letter
* Ideas for shaping the professorship
* List of projects, including the role in the projects
* List of publications
* Evaluations of teaching activities
We look forward to receiving your application by 5 November 2025 at the latest to the Rector's Office of the University for Continuing Education Krems, Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500 Krems, by post or by email. For questions, contact Georg Kaiserschatt, MA at berufungsmanagement@donau-uni.ac.at.
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