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**Scientific environment**

The professorship will be assigned to the Department of Aerospace and Geodesy at the TUM School of Engineering and Design.

**Responsibilities**

The responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. We seek to appoint an expert in the research area of Astrodynamics with a focus on R&D of fundamentals of astrodynamics, interplanetary navigation, satellite operations as well as spacecraft trajectory design and optimization for advanced mission concepts such as in space exploration, satellite communications, and Earth observation. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the university’s bachelor and master programs.

**Qualifications**

A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites. Substantial research experience abroad is expected.

**Our Offer**

Based on the best international standards and transparent performance criteria, TUM offers a merit-based academic career path for tenure track faculty from Assistant Professor through a permanent position as Associate Professor, and on to Full Professor. The regulations of the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System apply.

TUM provides excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community, embedded in the vibrant research environment of the Greater Munich Area. The TUM environment is multicultural, with English serving as a common interface for scientific interaction.

TUM offers attractive and performance-based salary conditions and social benefits.

The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors. The MDCO assists the relocation and integration of new professors, their partners and accompanying family members.

**Your Application