Tenure Track Professorship for “Data-based Modelling and Simulation of Propulsion Systems” (f/m/d)

The professorship will be part of the research area "High-performance Large Engines Systems” at the Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems. The main research focus will be placed on the development and application of advanced machine learning approaches for analysis and simulation of internal combustion engines as well as engine-based propulsion systems. Moreover, the professorship should initiate a platform for the implementation of data-based modeling of propulsion systems at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Economic Sciences and the related research centers.

Applicants should be excellently proven in the fields of physics-based, data-driven and hybrid modeling and simulation of thermodynamic and chemical processes in internal combustion engines. In particular, extensive expertise in the areas of zero-dimensional to three-dimensional-simulation and state-of-the-art machine learning methods is expected.

Employment Requirements

• A national or international university education in the area of mechanical engineering with a completed doctoral/PhD degree
• Very good knowledge of German (level C1)

Selection Criteria

• Outstanding achievements and potential in research, excellent publication activity and international reputation in the field of internal combustion engines and machine learning methods
• International experience at a recognized university or research center
• Experience in the design and implementation of international research projects as well as the ability to establish and lead a research group
• Enthusiasm for excellent teaching, teaching experience, as well as the ability and willingness to teach in all curricular stages (Bachelor, Master, PhD), supervise theses and promote young scientists

We Offer

Application Documents

• a CV (with copies of diplomas).
• a list of publications highlighting the 5 most important publications.
• a research statement describing past and planned research activities (5 pages max.).
• a teaching statement (5 pages max.) and evaluations of past teaching activities (if available).

To ensure international representation of the research group and its work, excellent spoken and written competence in English is expected. Fluencey in German or the willingness to acquire it between the first 2-3 years of service is required. We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 73,515.40 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.

Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination).

People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.

Hearings

Hearings are planned for CW24 in 2025 . Candidates will be invited in due course after review of the applications and should be available for interviews in this period.

Contact

Graz University of Technology
Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Economic Science
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Franz Haas
Inffeldgasse 23/I
8010 Graz