̽»¨ÉçÇø

Ruhr-Universität Bochum - Logo

W3 Professorship for Steel and Lightweight Structures (m/f/d)
Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Bochum
Permanent
Full Time
Apply by: 2025-06-05
Published: 2025-04-17
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum ’s declared aim.

W3 PROFESSORSHIP FOR STEEL AND LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURES (M/F/D)

The Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum invites applications for the position of a Professor (W3) in Steel and Lightweight Structures commencing as soon as possible.
We are looking for a personality with a scientifically outstanding track record and a strong commitment to fundamental research, who publishes with high international visibility and knows how to inspire students and employees. Practical professional experience and a good network in the construction practice of structural engineering are of advantage. The future holder of the position should expand the existing areas of specific expertise at the department and actively develop them further. Outstanding achievements in several of the following areas are preferred:
  • Sustainable and circular construction methods (e.g. modular construction, characterisation of aged structures, building rehabilitation)
  • Innovative connection technologies
  • Advanced materials and manufacturing (e.g. high-performance materials, composite materials, additive manufacturing, automation and robotics)
  • Wind-induced and/or thermal effects on components and structures (e.g. aerodynamics in construction, steel fire protection)
  • Wind energy constructions on-/offshore
The KIB/KON experimental laboratory hall of the department is available for experimental research and is extensively equipped for large-scale experiments including a modular furnace. Further, a boundary-layer wind tunnel for investigations into the aerodynamics of buildings is available.
Positive evaluation as a junior professor, habilitation or equivalent academic achievement and evidence of special aptitude are just as much required as the willingness to participate in the self-governing bodies of the Ruhr University Bochum and to generally get involved in university processes according to Ruhr University Bochum’s mission statement. The candidate has to meet the appointment requirements according to section 36 ff. Hochschulgesetz NW.
We expect furthermore:
  • strong commitment in teaching including, after an appropriate period of time, participation in German-language courses of the faculty;
  • readiness to participate in interdisciplinary research;
  • willingness and proven ability to attract significant third-party funded research projects and to participate in research consortia;
  • leadership experience.
The Ruhr University Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. Ruhr University Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Complete applications (letter of application, CV, academic career, copies of academic certificates, list of publications, list of research and/or engineering projects, statement of research interests, list of research funding identifying self-raised third-party funds, teaching record) should be sent no later than 2025/06/05 via our .
Ruhr-Universität Bochum - Logo
Further information is available on our homepage at .
Contact for further information: Dean's Office Tel.: +49 234 32-26124.
Information on the collection of personal data at the application process: .
Job location

Additional actions

Receive similar jobs by e-mail?

Subscribe to our job mail!

Similar Jobs