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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The Research University in the Helmholtz Association creates and imparts knowledge for the society and the environment. It is our goal to make significant contributions to mastering the global challenges of mankind in the fields of energy, mobility, and information. For this, about 10,000 employees of KIT cooperate in a broad range of disciplines in research, academic education, and innovation.

KIT offers research-based university degree programs to prepare its more than 22,000 students for leadership positions in society, industry, and science. KIT’s innovation efforts bridge scientific findings with their application for the benefit of society, economic prosperity, and the preservation of our natural basis of life. KIT is one of the German Universities of Excellence.

In Division III – Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, the KIT Department of Mechanical Engineering (MACH) invites applications for a

Tenure-track Professorship (W1)
„Magnetic Resonance Systems Engineering“

for a limited term of six years as of the next possible date.

We are looking for an early-career researcher, whose work focuses on the technical further development of hyperpolarization in NMR. This also includes the development of new methods to characterize materials, chemical mixtures, and samples of biological origin.

Applicants should have a recognized track record in at least one of the following areas:

• Hyperpolarization, including its automation and miniaturization as well as the development of new measurement methods.
• Development of innovative excitation and detection methods in nuclear magnetic resonance.
• Design and construction of novel NMR and MRI systems.

Interested researchers with a research focus ranging from fundamental research to technical systems integration are welcome to apply. We are looking for a candidate with an internationally recognized scientific qualification and reputation, very good teaching skills, as well as leadership competence.

Applicants should have acquired an externally evaluated junior research group (e.g. ERC Starting Grant, DFG Emmy Noether Junior Research Group), less than half of the funding period of which has elapsed at the time of publication of the present vacancy notice.

International publications, acquisition of third-party funding, and active participation in the work of our academic bodies will be part of your duties.

Moreover, the initiation of collaborative projects with industry and the transfer of research findings to application are desired. We offer a variety of cooperation options at our Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT) and the KIT Department of Mechanical Engineering as well as with other KIT departments. We would like to emphasize the opportunity to participate in the Materials Systems Engineering (MSE) Helmholtz Research Program.

In the area of academic education, you will be involved in existing and newly established German and English degree programs offered by the KIT Departments of Mechanical Engineering and of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. In particular, you will be expected to actively contribute to the medical engineering degree programs. You will pursue university responsibilities with a teaching obligation of six hours per week per semester upon your positive final evaluation. Otherwise, your teaching obligation will be four hours per week per semester.

Employment as a civil servant for a fixed term (Beamtenverhältnis auf Zeit) or employee (Angestelltenverhältnis) will be limited to six years. An interim evaluation will be made before the expiry of the third year. At the end of the six years, a final evaluation will take place. In case of a positive final evaluation, you will be appointed a tenured university professor (W3).

Employment is subject to Art. 14, par. (2) of the KIT Act in conjunction with Art. 51 LHG Baden-Württemberg (Act of Baden-Württemberg on Universities and Colleges) as well as to the .

The evaluation procedure and evaluation criteria are outlined in the . Specific evaluation criteria include independence, originality of research, scientific visibility, publications in renowned journals, acquisition of third-party funding, transfer of research findings to application, excellent teaching evaluations, successful supervision of graduation theses (B.Sc./M.Sc.) and doctoral researchers, as well as participation in the work of academic bodies.

KIT wishes to achieve a balanced staff composition (f/m/nb) and therefore strongly encourages female early-stage researchers to apply. Recognized severely disabled persons having the same qualification will be preferred.

KIT supports a plannable scientific career development. Moreover, KIT offers part-time employment, leave for family reasons, dual career services, and accompanying coaching for enhancing the work-life balance.

Please mail your application, including

• curriculum vitae,
• list of publications,
• documents reflecting your previous research and teaching activities (e.g. teaching evaluations),
• a research and teaching concept,
• acquired third-party funding, and
• diplomas / certificates,
• statement on scientific honesty

preferably in a single PDF file, to Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Division III – Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Division Head Professor h.c. Dr.-Ing. Joachim Knebel, Campus South, Dean’s Office of the KIT Department of Mechanical Engineering, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany, email: dekanat@mach.kit.edu by April 15, 2025.

Vacancy number: 1107/2025

For scientific information, please contact Professor Dr.-Ing. Martin Heilmaier, email: martin.heilmaier@kit.edu.

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