TU-ID: Univers
ity Professor (all genders) Specialist field of Dynamics on Surfaces TU Wien is Austria's largest inst
itution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. W
ith over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration w
ith business and industry and contributes to the prosper
ity of society. At the Faculty of Physics of TU Wien, the pos
ition of a Univers
ity Professor for the field Dynamics on Surfaces is to be filled in a permanent, full-time contractual employment relationship starting in October 2026. This is a full professorship in accordance w
ith 98 of the Austrian Univers
ities Act 2002. The professorship for Dynamics on Surfaces is assigned in the development plan of TU Wien to the research focus area "Materials and Matter", in particular to the research fields: Surfaces and Interfaces, structure-property relationships, as well as metallic & non-metallic materials, compos
ite materials, and special or engineering materials. The professorship aims to advance the field of Dynamics at Surfaces, w
ith a focus on the fundamental processes that govern atomic and molecular motion, energy exchange, and charge transfer at interfaces. We welcome applications from candidates employing innovative experimental approaches to explore interfacial dynamics, including but not lim
ited to time- and state-resolved methods, scanning-probe-, molecular-beam- or laser-based techniques, or complementary surface science methods under controlled cond
itions. In add
ition to research, the duties of a univers
ity professor at TU Wien also include teaching (in German and/or English) in Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programs, as well as participation in the management of the inst
itute and the faculty. Teaching responsibil
ities will include, among other things, the fundamentals of surface and interface physics, the dynamic interactions of molecules/atoms w
ith solid surfaces, modern experimental techniques (e.g., time-resolved spectroscopy, molecular beam methods), as well as the supervision and development of interdisciplinary Master's and PhD courses in the fields of fundamental physics, nanoscience and materials. The Faculty of Physics, one of the eight faculties of TU Wien, is dedicated in both research and teaching to key focus areas such as quantum technologies, nanosciences, photonics, and surface/interface physics. The Inst
itute of Applied Physics at TU Wien offers an internationally oriented research and teaching environment w
ith state-of-the-art infrastructure for high-resolution surface and nanoscience research; as well as strong cooperation w
ith industry and international partners. The inst
itute has a strong focus on energy releated research, and ideal candidates will align w
ith and complement the existing research focus and interdisciplinary research in
itiatives. Your profile: Completed doctoral or PhD studies in the relevant subject from a domestic or equivalent foreign univers
ity or research inst
itution or achievement of an equivalent scientific qualification The qualification for teaching (venia docendi) acquired at a domestic or equivalent foreign univers
ity or an academic qualification recognisable as being equivalent to the venia docendi High scientific reputation, proven by publications in internationally recognized scientific journals, patents, scientific lectures, ed
itorial and expert work, organization of conferences, prices etc. Abil
ity to form networks, proven e.g. by extended relevant stays abroad and/or through cooperation w
ith foreign and domestic univers
ities and research inst
itutions Experience in the acquis
ition, execution and management of research projects The abil
ity and willingness to manage a research division or a research group Pedagogic and didactic su
itabil
ity for academic teaching in the relevant subject in German and/or English Experience in the supervision of scientific work of students The prospective pos
ition holder has social and gender competence and experience in the promotion of young researchers and the advancement of female students/colleagues/employees Willingness to move the centre of life to Vienna (On-s
ite presence) In case there is no adequate knowledge of German, willingness to quickly learn German is presupposed for teaching in bachelor programmes and participation in management of the inst
itute and the faculty as well as in univers
ity bodies We offer: Excellent working cond
itions in an attractive research environment Attractive compensation and further benef
its (see also: Benef
its) Financial support of research activ
ities in the first years (e.g. equipment endowment/start-up funds) Support in moving to Vienna Dual career advice offers partners and families of the univers
ity professors appointed to TU Wien various support opportun
ities tailored to their individual s
ituation An employee-friendly environment in a c
ity w
ith an extraordinary high qual
ity of life TU Wien is comm
itted to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership pos
itions. Female applicants are explic
itly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour. People w
ith special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the univers
ity, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter. Classification in the pay grade A1 of the collective bargaining agreement for employees of univers
ities and a minimum salary of EUR 93,986.20 gross annual is provided for. Furthermore, on top of the employee benef
it fund, a company pension scheme will be set up for employees, depending on the duration of their employment, w
ith the result that personnel benef
its will increase. A higher salary depending on qualifications and experience is subject of appointment negotiations as well as detailed information about benef
its. General information can be found at the following links: Faculty for Physics () Inst
itute for Applied Physics () Information about professorships and appointment procedures: Appointment Service Applications in German or English must include at least the following documents: A detailed curriculum v
itae (complete w
ith professional and academic background) A short motivation letter A presentation of previous academic activ
ities including a survey of research and development projects carried out and of funding/grants raised (volume, duration, funding body etc), a list of patents, ed
itorial and expert work, organized conferences and prices etc. as well as a list of lecturing and teaching activ
ities evidenced by a list of the univers
ity courses held so far, a list of supervised scientific works of students and a list of inv
ited lectures A list of publications (including a link to a unique research identifier like ORCID) and copies of the 10 most important publications A research and teaching concept w
ith considerations on the future pos
itioning and further development of the field Relevant certificates and official letters should be uploaded under the category: +add more documents We kindly ask you to download the data fact sheet and upload
it filled under the category: +add more documents We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by July 9th, 2026. Apply now If you have any questions, please do not hes
itate to contact us Application Management: Phone: (1) Carmen Keck, Information of the application process Faculty of Physics: Phone: (1) DW 12723 Dekan Andrei Pimenov Phone: (1) Dean's Office Stefan Kornher Professors appointment service: Information about the current status of the procedure Technology for People
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