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Die Technische Universität Chemnitz ist eine innovative Wissenschafts- und Bildungseinrichtung, die sich den Herausforderungen im Wettbewerb zwischen den Hochschulen bewusst stellt. Sie bietet Persönlichkeiten mit ausgewiesener fachlicher Kompetenz, die konstruktiv an der innovativen Weiterentwicklung mitwirken möchten, attraktive Arbeitsplätze. Am Institut für Mechanik und Thermodynamik der Fakultät für Maschinenbau ist zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt die W3-Professur „Thermo- und Fluiddynamik“ (m/w/d) zu besetzen. Chemnitz University of Technology is an innovative scientific and educational institution that consciously embraces the challenges of competition between universities. It offers attractive employment opportunities for people with proven expertise who want to play a constructive role in helping to drive forward innovation. Institute of Mechanics and Thermodynamics at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering has an opening for the W3 Professorship „Thermo- and Fluiddynamics“ (m/f/d) to be filled at the earliest opportunity. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to representing the field of appointment in both research and teaching. The desired research and teaching profile should closely align with the following areas: Resource and energy efficiency of thermo- and fluid-dynamic processes, systems, and products, Utilization of waste heat/environmental cooling, combined heat and power (CHP) and combined heat, power, and cooling (CHCP) systems, Application of thermo-fluid-dynamic processes in areas such as electrochemical energy conversion, energy storage, or fluidics, Use of novel materials and technologies for innovative applied heat transfer, Leveraging the thermal environment for the development of product properties in the production process, Thermophysical property evaluation We are looking for someone with practice and experience in research (ability and willingness to raise third-party funding, strong publication and lecture track record, advancement of young academics), practice and experience in teaching (in particular the ability and willingness to teach courses in German and English), practice and experience in knowledge exchange, Taking responsibility of the KETEC reserach project and its branch in Reichenbach/Vogtland and a willingness to assume responsibilities in academic self-administration. We would also welcome international practice and experience in teaching, research and/or knowledge exchange, special proof of qualification in teaching, the ability and willingness to embrace new forms of teaching and learning, the ability and willingness to participate in delivering continuing education, and the ability and willingness to engage in public relations work. The requirements for appointment are governed by Section 59 of the Institutions of Higher Education Act in the Free State of Saxony (SächsHSG). The additional academic achievements required for the position must be demonstrated by evidence of a successfully appraised junior professorship, completion of post-doctoral studies (habilitation) or equivalent academic activity. Chemnitz University of Technology assumes that the successful candidate and their family will relocate to the city/region of Chemnitz, and is happy to assist. Chemnitz University of Technology seeks to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Qualified female academics are therefore expressly invited to apply.APCT1_DE