Professor in Structural Mechanics

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position of Professor in " Structural Mechanics " W3 Associate or Full Professor; to begin in winter 2026/27. Scientific environment The professorship will be assigned to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the TUM School of Engineering and Design. Responsibilities The responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. We seek to appoint an expert in the field of Mechanics, focusing on applications in the built environment, infrastructure, and the natural environment. We expect competence in developing methods and models using modern continuum-mechanical concepts to describe the mechanical behaviour of complex materials in the built or natural environment. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the university's bachelor and master programs. Qualifications We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellent achievements in research and teaching in an internationally recognized scientific environment relative to the relevant career level (please see for further information). A university degree, an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, and pedagogical aptitude with the ability to teach in German and English are prerequisites. Substantial research experience abroad as well as the proven ability and experience in research/science management and leadership and the proven ability to gain and to lead cooperative research projects and to attract third-party funding is expected. In addition, practical experience is welcome. Our Offer Based on the best international standards and transparent performance criteria, TUM offers a merit-based academic career path for tenure track faculty from a permanent position as Associate Professor to Full Professor. The regulations of the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System apply. TUM provides excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community, embedded in the vibrant research environment of the Greater Munich Area. The TUM environment is multicultural, with English serving as a common interface for scientific interaction. TUM offers attractive and performance-based salary conditions and social benefits. The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors. The MDCO assists the relocation and integration of new professors, their partners and accompanying family members. Your Application TUM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance. Application documents should be submitted in accordance with TUM's application guidelines for professors. These guidelines and detailed information about the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System are available at Here you will also find TUM's information on collecting and processing personal data as part of the application process. Please submit your application by 03 April 2025 via the TUM recruitment portal: . For any queries please contact .