Vacancies for professorships at FAU

The Faculty of Sciences at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a

Full Professor of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

(salary group W3)

at the Department of Physics. This is a full-time and permanent position planned to be filled by January 1, 2027.

We seek to appoint an internationally recognized leader in the field of experimental solid-state physics with a focus on light-matter interaction in quantum materials research. Possible research topics include but are not limited to novel topological and correlated materials phenomena, quantum phase transitions, correlated or entangled processes in solid-state materials on different length and time scales, exotic properties of low-dimensional systems, and design of novel materials. The experimental methods should complement the experimental approaches available at the department.

Fundamental research of experimental and theoretical condensed matter physics, light-matter interaction, and quantum materials at the Department of Physics is an integral part of the FAU Profile Center “Light.Matter.QuantumTechnologies” (FAU LMQ). The successful candidate is expected to contribute to present and future collaborative research initiatives of FAU LMQ with a strong focus on novel materials. Furthermore, a willingness to establish collaborations within the Faculty of Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering as well as with local external institutes is expected.

The successful candidate is expected to fulfil teaching duties at all levels of general physics (BSc and export lectures) and within the specialization “Condensed Matter Physics” at MSc level.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding track record in research and teaching. They are required to have a university degree and a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and additional postdoctoral qualifications (either a habilitation or equivalent academic qualifications). These qualifications may also have been achieved in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as Assistant Professor).

The successful candidate is expected to carry out administrative duties and take a proactive approach to raising third-party funding. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are preferred.

In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Please submit your complete application (CV, list of publications, teaching concept (1 page) and research concept [2-3 pages], list of third-party funding, copies of certificates and degrees), preferably in English, online at https://berufungen.fau.de by April 1, 2026, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Sciences. Please contact nat-dekanat@fau.de with any questions.

The Faculty of Sciences at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a

Full Professor of Exogenic Geodynamics

(salary group W3)

at the Department of Geography and Geosciences. This is a full-time and permanent position planned to be filled by March 1, 2027.

We seek to appoint a leading expert with an internationally visible profile in research and teaching in the field of exogenic geodynamics. The professor’s research priorities should be in the field of weathering reactions, large scale material transport and sedimentary material cycles, and processes relating to global climate and environmental change. The methods used may take either an analytical geochemical or a modelling-based approach. We would welcome research into the potential of the geological substrate as a source of regenerative energy and for the storage of water and CO₂. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in interdisciplinary Earth system research (e.g., in the areas of endogenous geodynamics, paleoenvironments, tectonics, mineralogy, applied geology and geography) and to take an active part in collaborative projects.

Successful candidates should demonstrate an excellent academic track record in research and teaching at the highest international standards. They should have substantial research experience abroad and/or international cooperations as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and relevant teaching experience are prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are preferred. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. These qualifications may also have been achieved in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as Assistant Professor).

The successful candidate should demonstrate academic leadership, the ability to support early career researchers and to drive FAU’s strategic agenda. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.

FAU offers an outstandingly productive research environment as well as a passionate and multi-disciplinary scholarly community within a vibrant institutional network.

In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, teaching concept [max. 1 page] and research concept [max. 3 pages], list of third-party funding, copies of certificates and degrees) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by March 20, 2026, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Sciences. Please contact nat-dekanat@fau.de with any questions.

The Faculty of Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for an

Associate Professor of Data-Driven Material Modeling

(salary group W2)

at the Department of Materials Science. This is a full-time and permanent position to be filled by the earliest possible starting date.

We seek to appoint an internationally recognized leader in the area of data and AI-based material modeling, focusing in particular on one or more of the following fields:

• AI-assisted modeling, optimization and problem inversion in the area of material properties and processes
• Design and use of data spaces and digital twins for materials, and autonomous material laboratories
• Use of deep learning methods to connect theory, simulation, and experiments
• Integration of high throughput experiments, simulations, and materials informatics
• Development of sustainable materials using AI-based design strategies (AI-driven materials discovery).

The professorship should strengthen and connect FAU’s research profiles in the key research priorities of New Materials and Processes, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and Developing Future Technologies. The successful candidate is explicitly expected to collaborate closely with existing structures such as the FAU Competence Center Engineering of Advanced Materials (FAU EAM), the Erlangen National High-Performance Computing Center (NHR@FAU), the FAU Data Science Initiative and the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI MatWerk, FairMat).    

The professor is expected to develop an internationally visible research program linking artificial intelligence methods to modern simulation and modeling procedures, and encouraging transfer to application-oriented material systems and processes.           

Furthermore, the professor will also be expected to teach in Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs, in particular in the new degree program AI Material Technology. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are preferred.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding track record in research and teaching. They are required to have a university degree and a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and additional postdoctoral qualifications (either a habilitation or equivalent academic qualifications). These qualifications may also have been achieved in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as Assistant Professor).

The successful candidate is expected to carry out administrative duties and take a proactive approach to raising third-party funding. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.

In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Please submit your complete application (CV, list of publications, teaching concept and research concept, list of third-party funding, copies of certificates and degrees) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by April 7, 2026, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. Please contact tf-dekan@fau.de with any questions.

The Faculty of Sciences at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a

Full Professor of Organic Chemistry

(salary group W3)

at the Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy. This is a full-time and permanent position planned to be filled by September 1, 2027.

The Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy provides a highly supportive research environment aligned with FAU’s main research priorities. As a member of the management committee of the Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, the professor should represent the full scope of organic chemistry in both teaching and research.

We seek to appoint an internationally recognized leader in “organic molecular chemistry: synthesis and functions”, who will take a dynamic approach to advance research on molecular materials at the Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, along with other key research priorities (e.g., new materials and processes, future energy systems, sustainability or transformative health). The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in current and future interdisciplinary research initiatives and to contribute appropriately to all degree programs at the Department, whether taught in English or German.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding track record in research and teaching. They are required to have a university degree and a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and additional postdoctoral qualifications (either a habilitation or equivalent academic qualifications). These qualifications may also have been achieved in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as Assistant Professor).

The successful candidate is expected to carry out administrative duties and take a proactive approach to raising third-party funding. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are preferred.

In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Please submit your complete application (CV, list of publications, teaching concept [1 page] and research concept [2-3 pages], list of third-party funding, copies of certificates and degrees) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by April 24, 2026 addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Sciences. Please contact nat-dekanat@fau.de with any questions.