Constructor University (formerly Jacobs University) is a private, state-accredited, English-language university in Bremen. We offer Bachelor, Master, and PhD programs in three schools: School of Science, School of Computer Science and Engineering, and School of Business, Social and Decision Sciences. Our principles are first-class teaching and research, international diversity, and transdisciplinary cooperation. According to the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, Constructor University is among the top 25 percent out of more than 1.900 universities worldwide and is ranked as the second most international university in the world. As an international university, we attract highly talented and open-minded students from all over the world. Currently, 2000 students from 120 nations live and study on our residential campus.

Constructor University invites applications from interested candidates for the following position, to be filled ideally by February 2027:
 

Assistant / Associate Professor of Chemistry in "Advanced Materials Science" (m/f/d)

(full time; 38.5 hrs./week; tenure track)

Your Responsibilities:  

The School of Science is particularly interested in candidates with a strong focus on the synthesis and physicochemical characterization of Advanced Materials. In this context, interdisciplinary research is strongly encouraged. Ideal candidates combine experimental and computational approaches. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a cutting-edge externally funded research program at the forefront of the field which complements existing research groups in the School of Science.

The successful candidate will conduct teaching in Chemistry and Advanced Materials Science (lectures and laboratory courses) at the BSc, MSc, and PhD level. They will be expected to take a pivotal role in the new MSc program “Advanced Materials” with their research experience and via the development and implementation of innovative, pedagogically sound approaches to online, hybrid and in-person teaching and learning. This will also include the advising of students on their studies, and the supervision of Bachelor, Master and PhD theses and research projects.

The university is highly supportive of junior faculty, providing both formal and informal mentoring, administrative support, as well as a flexible budget for establishing an internationally visible research group. Several opportunities exist to develop multidisciplinary research projects in collaboration with other research groups or our industrial partners and to leverage existing research facilities like a clean room, an X-ray diffractometer and a compute cluster.

Your Qualifications:  

• PhD degree in the field of Chemistry or Materials Science.

• Strong publication record in relevant international journals

• Documented research activities in the field of Advanced Materials Science

• Experience in the acquisition of Third-Party funding

• Experience in successful teaching in international and diverse environments, with an interest in applying innovative teaching and learning approaches.

• Intercultural experience and competence

• Responsible, self-motivated person able to work independently and as a part of a team

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, the language of instruction and communication on campus

• Ideally, the successful candidate should be eligible for an ERC starting grant (assistant level) or an ERC consolidator grant (associate level).

What you can expect at Constructor University: 

Constructor University consistently achieves top results in national and international university rankings.

In the CHE Ranking, the most comprehensive and detailed ranking of the German-speaking higher education landscape, Constructor University has achieved top placements every year since its first participation in 2005.

• The result counts: trust working hours for work-life balance

• Individual on-boarding, career- and development planning

• Company fitness program offers with EGYM Well Pass (former Qualitrain)

• Green campus with recreation areas, take the tour: Our Campus

• Constructor University has extensive programs on sustainability and environmental sustainability

Constructor University unequivocally guarantees the academic freedom of every member of the faculty, as well as every other member of the Constructor University community. We encourage diversity in the University in ethnic, cultural, social, religious, political, and national backgrounds, as well as in individual lifestyle. Constructor University offers full equality of opportunity to all qualified applicants and is an equal opportunity employer.

Your Application:   

For any further information regarding this position, please contact Prof Susanne Illenberger (Dean), via the Deans' office ([email protected]).

Apply today - it's simple. We look forward to getting to know you.

Please upload your documents in a single PDF document, including a cover letter, a letter of motivation stating your field of expertise, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio and publication record, summary of research plans and collaborations including anticipated collaborations at CU (maximum two pages), a list of essential (large) equipment needed to conduct your research, copies of certificates and diplomas, certification of English proficiency (optional), and the names and addresses of two referees in our application management system.

The deadline for submission of applications is 31.10.2026.

The position offered is tenure track, with review of performance after a first contract (assistant level) of three and a second contract after another three years. Successful evaluation leads to permanence and typically promotion to associate professor level. At the associate level, the position is immediately permanent.

The review of applications will begin immediately. Please note that only applications submitted through the official application portal will be considered for recognition.