Professor in » Solid-State Quantum Systems «

26.02.2025, Professuren

In connection with the appointment of a new Director at the Walther-Meißner-Institute (WMI), the Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position of Professor in » Solid-State Quantum Systems « The position is a tenured W3 Associate or Full Professor position; to begin as soon as possible.

Scientific environment

The Walther-Meißner-Institut (WMI) of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities is a leading research institution in the fields of low-temperature physics, superconductivity, and magnetism as well as in the area of quantum technologies based on superconducting quantum circuits and hybrid quantum systems. Filling the third director position at the WMI will further expand and strengthen the connection between these areas. The director position will be assigned to the TUM School of Natural Sciences through a W3 associate/full professorship, thus providing an excellent environment for research and teaching. 

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of young scientists. We are looking for an expert in the field of experimental low-temperature physics with a focus on superconducting, spin, topological, magnonic, mechanical, or other quantum degrees of freedom that are quantum-technologically relevant and/or have potential for use in novel quantum systems. Ideally, the successful candidate will contribute with a broad program in basic research to the development of future solid-state-based quantum technologies at TUM, thus supporting a central goal of Munich Quantum Valley. The successful candidate will be entrusted with managing the WMI in collegial cooperation with the Board of Directors and is expected to actively contribute to the further development of the institute. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the university’s bachelor and master programs. 

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellent achievements in research and teaching in an internationally recognized scientific environment relative to their career level (please see www.tum.de/en/faculty-recruiting-faq/ for further information). A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites. Substantial research experience abroad and a successful track record in securing competitive national and international third-party funding are expected. 

Our Offer

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

TUM and WMI offer 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 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 in relocating and integrating new professors, their partners, and accompanying family members. 

          Your Application

TUM is an equal-opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude, and professional performance. Application documents should be submitted in accordance with TUM’s application guidelines for professors. These guidelines and detailed information about the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System are available at www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting. Here, you will also find TUM’s information on collecting and processing personal data as part of the application process.

Please submit your application by 6 April 2025 via the TUM recruitment portal: www.recruit.tum.de.

Kontakt: faculty-appointment@nat.tum.de