University Professor (Salary Scale W3 NBesG) (M/F/D)

The Faculty of Energy and Economic Sciences of the Clausthal University of Technology is seeking to appoint the Position of

University Professor (Salary Scale W3 NBesG) (m/f/d)
” Surface Mining and Geotechnics “

at the Institute of Geotechnology and Mineral Resources starting from 01.10.2026

The individual to be appointed must be identified by outstanding research accomplishments in at least one of the following areas:

• Extraction of domestic mineral raw materials with special emphasis on industrial minerals and construction raw materials
• Optimization of raw material yield and reduction of unproductive masses in the extraction of mineral raw materials in open pit mines
• Recultivation and design of post-mining landscapes including the sustainable protection of open pit and dump slopes and of infrastructures
• Design and implementation of procedures and solutions for the optimization of machines and processes in open pit mines
• Development of effective and efficient measurement and evaluation methods in the field of geotechnical monitoring of open pit slopes and dumps

The applicant must have experience in the extraction of raw materials in open pit mining and geotechnical processes and be internationally oriented. In particular, experience in the extraction of mineral raw materials in open pit mines and raw material-related geotechnical processes is expected. Likewise, teaching in the basic mining and geotechnical subjects must be designed and offered.

The position holder is expected to engage in interdisciplinary cooperation within the framework of the research priorities of Clausthal University of Technology, in particular in the interdisciplinary research field of "Raw-Materials Supply and Resource Efficiency".

Clausthal University of Technology is the University of the Circular Economy. The guiding theme with its characteristics of resource-efficient circular economy, sustainable materials, renewable energies and digital transformation is a recurrent theme throughout the university. At Clausthal University of Technology, we research, teach and work to build a sustainable society in the digital age. Founded in 1775, students in the Harz region have been successfully educated in the natural sciences, engineering and economics for around 250 years. Approximately 80 professors, 3,000 students and 1,100 employees enjoy short distances, a personal atmosphere and the varied landscape in the middle of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We are known for our close contact with students. The research intensive university, with its excellent national and international network, is the most important economic factor in the region.

The recruitment requirements are based on § 25 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act.

You fit in with us if:

• In addition to a university degree in a natural science, engineering or economics program, you have an above-average doctorate and a habilitation or comparable achievements.
• You have experience in acquiring third-party funding [or industrial experience].
• You should be willing to teach courses in German and English as well as have enthusiasm, commitment and pedagogical and didactic qualities for teaching.

This is what you can look forward to at TU Clausthal:

• The university stands for equal opportunities, diversity, internationality and family friendliness.
• Among other things, we offer support services for balancing family and career.
• On a campus surrounded by nature, researchers enjoy an atmosphere of open-mindedness, team spirit and active interdisciplinarity.
• We support our welcoming culture with an onboarding program.
• Continuing education and health promotion are also very important at Clausthal University of Technology.

Clausthal University of Technology strives to increase the proportion of female professors and therefore expressly encourages women to apply. At the same time, it values the diversity of skills of its employees in all areas of the university. We therefore welcome applications regardless of age, gender, nationality, origin and religion. Applications from severely disabled people are also expressly encouraged and will be given preference if equally qualified. A command of German for teaching and committee work is desirable.

Part-time employment can be made possible on request. Applicants who have already reached the age of 50 at the time of the intended appointment and are not already employed as civil servants will generally be recruited as employees.

If you have any questions about this position/advertisement, please contact: Mr. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jens-André Paffenholz, phone: 0049 5323 72-3333.

We look forward to receiving your application! Please send your application in electronic form (in a compiled pdf-document) by 28.02.2025 to the Dean of the Faculty of Energy and Economic Sciences at Clausthal University of Technology, Mrs. Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Inge Wulf
bewerbung-rtgv@tu-clausthal.de

Please note our information on data protection in the application process at: https://www.tu-clausthal.de/en/university/careers-vocational-training/tu-clausthal-as-an-employer/information-on-data-privacy-in-the-application-process