Academic Position in Vehicle System Technology

vor 1 Woche


Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland Karlsruher Institut für Technologie Vollzeit

Job Opportunity

The Karlsruher Institut für Technologie is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill a professorship in vehicle system technology. This position represents a key pillar in the institute's strategic research area of mobility, focusing on the advancement of research into vehicle technology for private transport and its links to mobility systems, users, and the environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to push the boundaries of research in vehicle technology, exploring suitable vehicle architectures, vehicle concepts, and mechatronic subsystems of vehicles. A particular emphasis will be placed on dynamic vehicle behavior, innovative operation and control strategies, autonomous driving, and interactions of vehicles, users, and the environment.

The professorship is of central importance to mechanical engineering and the KIT Mobility Systems Center. The holder of the position will be a member of the collegial management team of the Institute of Vehicle System Technology (FAST) and is expected to actively cooperate in the KIT Mobility Systems Center.

In the area of academic education, the main task of the professor will be to impart to students competencies to design mobility solutions for private transport in their entire breadth and depth. Main lectures in the area of vehicle technology should be offered in both German and English using didactically up-to-date teaching formats and concepts.

The ideal candidate will have already made major and visible contributions in the area of vehicle system technology. Several years of work in industry, experience gained from the execution of research and development projects, and leadership skills are desired. International work experience would be advantageous.

Apart from fulfilling civil service requirements, candidates should have completed university studies and possess pedagogic aptitude, didactic skills, as well as scientific qualification which is usually proven by the quality of a doctorate, habilitation, or equivalent achievements. The professor will execute university tasks with a teaching obligation of 9 hours per week per semester.

Employment is subject to Article 14, par. 2 of the KIT Act in conjunction with Article 47 LHG Baden-Württemberg (Act of Baden-Württemberg on Universities and Colleges, Landeshochschulgesetz).



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