main tasks
The energy transition towards a more sustainable energy system is the central challenge of this century.
This professorship at our vibrant and rapidly growing European Campus Rottal-Inn (ECRI) offers you the opportunity to train the next generation of young engineering specialists and promote innovative research for viable energy solutions. The areas of teaching and research include, among others, the entire field of future energy systems, ranging from computer simulation in energy and resource economics to the development of new and sustainable energy technologies.
In order to provide our students with a modern and practice-oriented education, your tasks will not only include teaching, but also proactively shaping the development of our campus, its study programmes and related activities, and participating in self-administration.
your profile
We are looking for an experienced, creative and motivated academic candidate holding a PhD degree in engineering or natural sciences, who will contribute to further developing our activities and strengthening the international reputation of our location.
A solid background in modelling of energy systems and internationally recognized professional experience in the area of energy systems are required. The profile should include interdisciplinary knowledge and experience in the field of smart decentralised energy systems, including buildings and smart communities, as well as modern assessment and management systems in the energy sector. Furthermore, experience in the acquisition of third-party funding and in the management of R&D projects is desirable.
Due to the international orientation of our campus, English is the language of instruction for the majority of our courses. Therefore, excellent written and spoken proficiency in both German and English is required. Several years of experience abroad and international cooperation with academic and industry research partners are also expected.
General requirements
our benefits
Relocation Support
Welcome event for all new employees. Exclusive access to DIT Career Service’s partner & family support programme, including personal assistance for relocation and job opportunities.
Perks & Conditions
40 hour week + 30 days annual leave + 13 public holidays. Regulated state wages with regular rise. Amazing corporate benefits. Company pension scheme. Elected staff council represent employees’ interests.
Health & Sport
Sport, excercise and nutrition promotion: free university sports clubs, limited staff excercise during working hours, annual opportunity to earn the German Sports Badge, low calorie, vegan and vegetarian options in campus canteens.
On-Site Facilities
Unlimited use of libraries and learning facilities. Free on site staff parking. Subsidised pre-school childcare centre at the main campus in Deggendorf. Budget friendly options in campus cafes and canteens.
Flexibility & Freedom
Flexible working hours. Freedom to work partially from home. Opportunity to apply for short term work in other EU universities via Erasmus mobility programme.
Family Friendliness
Family leave policies include maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Maternity protection is 6 weeks before to 8 weeks after the birth. Each parent is entitled to 3 years parental leave which can be taken alternately or simultaneously.
Expertise from 3 universities
If you decide to do a doctorate at DIT, the Doctoral Centre gives you access to three universities with excellent practical research and research-strong supervisors from various fields.
Structured Doctorate
You benefit from a proactive and supportive approach to various aspects of the doctoral project. The successfully completed courseswill strengthen your professional and social skills.
life and work at dit
Your work environment
The DIT is considered the most research-oriented and international University of Applied Sciences in Bavaria. Only English study programmes are taught at the Pfarrkirchen campus, which makes the European Campus Rottal-Inn (ECRI) a cosmopolitan and modern working environment. The ECRI is centrally located. It is located in the charming district town of Pfarrkirchen, which belongs to the administrative district of Lower Bavaria and is situated in south-eastern Germany. The town is idyllically situated between the Danube and Inn rivers and offers many leisure activities. Pfarrkirchen has excellent school and educational facilities. Attractive cities nearby are Passau, Regensburg, Linz and Salzburg, and Munich International Airport is only a 90-minute drive away. The proximity to Austria and the Czech Republic places the district town at the center of Europe. Employees can spend their breaks in the cafeteria located on campus, and parking is available directly on campus.
Focus on research
The Deggendorf Institute of Technology is one of the most dynamic and ambitious Universities of Applied Sciences in Southern Germany renowned for excellence in research. R&D projects are always rooted in real-life cases, as research staff collaborate with regional and international companies from the private sector to develop innovative solutions for immediate application, mainly funded by national government and EU grants.
For example, between January and April 2023, 27 applications for research funds were approved by the local government, supplying our professors and scientists with the financial backing to work on R&D projects. To further support these projects, professors are granted teaching-free semesters to focus on research work.
Our own facilities provide an ideal environment for applied research and teaching: 3 teaching campuses in Deggendorf, Cham and Pfarrkirchen plus 13 innovation and technology campuses equipped with the best facilities to specialise in a particular field (as depicted) are dotted in a network around the region. Research projects are generally categorised into four main areas: Digitalisation, Sustainability, Intelligent Mobility and Health Sciences.
Your application
If you are interested in a position at the Deggenorf Institute of Technology, we look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents (CV, certificates, proof of professional background and the relevant subject-related references) via the "Apply now" button. Our HRM team will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the application process. You are also welcome to network with us via LinkedIn!
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