Research, teaching and technology transfer at the Hamburg University of Technology are based on the idea of technology for humanity. The Hamburg University of Technology is a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards, striving for excellence in all of its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are guiding principles in our work.

At Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), the following professorship is to be filled, starting in the summer term of 2025.

Full Professorship (W3)
in the field of
Concrete Structures

Kenn-Nr. P2404

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering seeks to appoint an outstanding individual who will strengthen basic research in the field of Concrete Structures. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, have either gained work experience in academia or in engineering practice and possess a proven outstanding track record in research, teaching or in engineering practice beyond doctoral level. Strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with other engineering disciplines within the strategic alignment and profiling of the TUHH, as well as a willingness to raise third-party funds and to contribute to and/or lead coordinated funding initiatives is expected. Relevant areas of research include the following topics:

• Concrete structure fabrication, design, usage, maintenance and recycling responding to climate change demands
• Sustainable concrete structures and material- and topology-optimised design

o Ultra-lightweight concrete structures
o Design methods for concrete structures with novel materials (e.g. UHPC, carbon concrete, non-metallic reinforcement)
o Development of novel composite structures
o Life-cycle analysis

• Rehabilitation of existing structures

o Assessment and strengthening of existing concrete, prestressed concrete and composite structures
o Non-destructive testing methods of concrete structures (Structural Health Monitoring)
o Digitalisation and industrialised production methods for construction under operation

• Numerical simulation of concrete structures, including stochastic investigations
• Marine concrete structures

In the mentioned research areas there are excellent opportunities for cooperation within TUHH and with other universities and research institutions in Hamburg and in Northern Germany, as well as with industry partners.

The future professor is expected to teach in German and English in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at TUHH. He/she will employ innovative teaching methods and actively participate in the development of new study programs.

The Hamburg University of Technology is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes and encourages applications from women. Women are underrepresented among professors at the TUHH. They will therefore be given preferential consideration in the case of equivalent qualifications. Applications from disabled people with equivalent qualifications will also be given preference

The deadline for applications October 3rd 2024.

To submit your application documents (including a motivation letter, CV, a list of publications, relevant certificates and a brief overview of current and future research activities and teaching experience) in German or English, please click on the ‘Online Application’ button below.

For questions, please contact the Vice President of Research, Prof. Dr.-lng. Irina Smirnova, via email .

Please note that the specification of professors’ responsibilities is subject to review at regular intervals in accordance with Section 12 VII of the Hamburg Higher Education Act (Hamburger Hochschulgesetz (Hmb HG)). The hiring requirements according to Section 15 Hmb HG in combination with Section 14 IV Hmb HG apply.