"Thermodynamic Modeling for Sustainable Materials Development"

TU Wien is Austria’s largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With 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 with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

At the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering TU Wien is offering the following tenure track position until January 31st, 2032 for 40 hours/week. Expected start: February 2026.

The candidate and TU Wien can agree upon a tenure evaluation, which when positive, opens the possibility to change the position to Associate Professor with an unlimited contract.

The tenure-track position is affiliated to the Institute of Material Technology, Building Physics, and Building Ecology , resaerch unit Building Materials. Duties include research and teaching in the field of Building Materials, and thermodynamics & statistical physics for civil engineers. The focus of research should be on the use of thermodynamic for the sustainable material development.

Tasks:

Research:

• Thermodynamic Modeling of Metallic Alloys : Thermodynamic modeling of metallic systems, with a focus on technological alloys
• Cementous Materials : Development and application of innovative cement-based materials in early-stage fabrication
• Study of reinforcement concrete: Understanding of interactions between ferrous materials and cements

Teaching:

• The successful candidate will teach in classes and lab courses of the Bachelor and Master curricula Civil and Environmental Engineering. It is emphasized that currently the teaching in the Bachelor curriculum is in German language requiring appropriate language skills. In case there is no adequate knowledge of German, the candidate should acquire sufficient language skills after a few years in the position
• Teaching of Calphad Methods in Material Science and Engineering
• Supervision of master and doctoral theses

Administration

• Taking on general tasks in the administrative area of the research unit
• Engagement in university committees
• Mentoring of researchers and students
• Management of own research group

Your profile:

• University Master and Doctoral degree or equivalent (in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Mechanical Engineering, Material Science) and proficiency in English
• Proven expertise in experimental characterization and computational modeling of complex engineering materials
• Outstanding achievements and potential in research, excellent publication record, international reputation
• Experience in designing and participating in research projects and in acquire third-party funding, as well as the willingness and ability to lead research groups
• Social competence and ability to work in a team
• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary cooperation with the research units within the Institute and faculty as well as other faculties of TUW
• Eagerness to develop national and international cooperations, both with industry and academia worldwide
• Experience in thermodynamic modeling and experimental characterization of materials
• Experience in academic teaching (classes and lab courses) and supervising or co-supervising of academic theses
• Scientific activity outside TU Wien, preferentially outside Austria
• In case there is no adequate knowledge of German, willingness to learn German is presupposed for teaching as well as for participation in management of the institute and in university bodies

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Hybrid working style with up to 60% teleworking option
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits )
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly 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 with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

The employment starts as University Assistant with a minimum salary of EUR 4,932.90 gross (14 x per year) according to the collective bargaining agreement for a PostDoc. After signing the qualification agreement, the employment continues as Assistant Professor with a minimum salary of EUR 5,808.20 gross (14 x per year).

We look forward to receiving your application until January 22nd, 2026.
The application in English must contain:

• Curriculum vitae
• Motivation letter
• List of scientific achievements
• List of experience in teaching and training of young scientists
• Concept for the future plans in research and teaching and contributions to scientific profile of the faculty respectively of the university
• Acquired third-party fund projects - uploaded under the category: +add more document
• Certificates of doctoral and diploma degrees (copies) - uploaded under the category: +add more document

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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us

Carmen Keck

T: +43 1 588 01 406201
Here you can find also relevant information about the application process .

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Furthermore, please note that applicants will not normally be reimbursed for travel costs incurred in connection with this admission process.