Head of the Focus Area Biomanufacturing and Process Engineering (m/f/d)

10.05.2024, Academic staff

The Munich Institute of Integrated Materials, Energy and Process Engineering (MEP), based in Garching, is an integrative research center that combines the areas of 4D Materials and Additive Technologies (M), Sustainable Energy Systems (E) and Biomanufacturing and Process Engineering (P).

We are looking for a team-oriented person (m/f/d) to lead our Focus Area Biomanufacturing and Process Engi-neering as soon as possible.

Your tasks

• Networking of TUM research groups in the areas of biomanufacturing and process engineering in interdiscipli-nary, cross-campus projects; Building an international network with complementary groups from other universi-ties and industry
• Supervision of interdisciplinary research projects
• Coordination of activities and sub-projects in our research network with a large industrial partner
• Initiation/creation of project proposals for interdisciplinary projects and funding opportunities
• Organization of the Biomanufacturing Lab together with our laboratory manager at the MEP (coordination, budget planning)
• Publication of scientific results

Your skills

• You have completed a university degree in the field of (bio)process engineering, bioengineering, biotechnolo-gy, biomanufacturing or in related fields
• Promotion is desirable
• You have experience in processing and applying for research and third-party funding projects
• Communication is your strength - in oral and written communication, also in English.
• You are team-oriented and strong in organization.
• Connected and interdisciplinary thinking and acting
• Proficiency with common office software

Our offer

• Exciting work in an international environment and in a very well-equipped workplace
• Diverse further education opportunities (TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning, TUM Language Center)
• TUM health offers, TUM university sports
• Public sector pension provision, annual special payment

The employment is full-time and according to TV-L, depending on qualifications and personal suitability up to pay group E13. The position is limited until June 30, 2027.

The position is suitable for people with severe disabilities. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they otherwise have essentially the same suitability, ability and professional performance.

TUM aims to increase the proportion of women, and applications from women are therefore expressly welcomed.

Your application

We look forward to receiving your meaningful documents (including cover letter, CV and all relevant certificates). Please send this under the keyword "Focus Area Biomanufacturing” preferably by email to:
application@mep.tum.de

Energy, and Process Engineering