Full Professor W3 for Food Chemistry in TU Braunschweig Germany

Summary

The Technical University of Braunschweig is seeking a Full Professor W3 for Food Chemistry within its Faculty of Life Sciences. This is a cornerstone professorship with an appointment planned for October 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be an internationally recognized researcher with an interdisciplinary profile in modern food chemistry, focusing on areas such as food processing reactions, novel foods, bioactive ingredients, and dietary supplements. Responsibilities include teaching at all levels within the food chemistry degree program and active contribution to the university's strategic themes like digitalization, internationalization, equality, diversity, and knowledge exchange. Applicants must hold a completed university degree, an above-average doctorate, and additional scientific achievements. The position is permanent, with full-time or part-time options. The application deadline is October 15, 2026, and applications must be submitted online.

Key Facts

Department	Faculty of Life Sciences – Food Chemistry
Position Type	Full Professor W3
Discipline	Food Chemistry
Research Area	Modern food chemistry, including reactions during food processing and storage, novel foods, bioactive ingredients, and dietary supplements.
Degree Required	Completed university degree, above-average doctorate, and additional scientific achievements (usually junior professorship, habilitation, or habilitation-equivalent).
Experience	Internationally recognized figure in food chemistry, proven management experience, experience in raising third-party funding, ability to initiate and lead interdisciplinary research projects, strong teamwork, management and leadership skills, international experience in teaching and research.
Contract Duration	Permanent
Language	German (acquisition within two years if not already proficient) and very good English.
Deadline	2026-10-15
Required Documents	Cover letter, CV, Certificates and diplomas, List of publications, including copies of 3 selected publications, List of third-party funding, including details of personal project role and own share, Research concept (max 1 page), Teaching concept (max 1 page), List of courses and results of teaching evaluations, Proof of parental/care leave (if applicable), Proof of severe disability (if applicable)
Employer Contact	Prof Dr Marc Walter, T +49 531 391 5312, [email protected]; Nicole Brückner, T +49 531 391 4337, [email protected]

About the Project

The professorship focuses on modern food chemistry, with potential research topics including reactions during food processing and storage, novel foods, bioactive ingredients, and dietary supplements. The successful candidate is expected to initiate, conduct, coordinate, and lead interdisciplinary research projects and consortia, particularly within the university's research priorities of Metrology and Engineering for Health.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internationally recognized interdisciplinary research in food chemistry, focusing on areas such as reactions during food processing and storage, novel foods, bioactive ingredients, and dietary supplements.
• Teach at all levels of student education within the food chemistry degree program.
• Champion university strategic issues and actively contribute to holistic development, including digitalization, internationalization, equality, diversity, and knowledge exchange.
• Initiate, conduct, coordinate, and lead interdisciplinary research projects and consortia.
• Engage in Bachelor's and Master's programs in Lebensmittelchemie (Food Chemistry).
• Participate in local and national networking work groups within and outside the Faculty of Life Sciences, as well as extra-university research institutions.
• Collaborate interdisciplinarily, especially within the research priorities of Metrology and Engineering for Health.
• Engage in areas of diversity and equality.
• Participate in academic self-administration.

Required Skills

• Internationally recognized expertise in food chemistry.
• Proven management experience.
• Proven experience and willingness to raise third-party funding.
• Proven ability to initiate, conduct, coordinate, and lead interdisciplinary research projects and consortia.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Management and leadership skills.
• Willingness for local and national networking.
• Willingness for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Engagement in diversity and equality areas.
• International experience in teaching and research.
• Very good English ability and willingness for English teaching.
• Completed university degree.
• Proven pedagogical and didactic aptitude.

Who Should Apply

This position is suitable for internationally recognized researchers in food chemistry with proven management experience, a track record in securing third-party funding, and the ability to lead interdisciplinary research projects. Candidates should have strong teamwork, management, and leadership skills, and be committed to teaching in Bachelor's and Master's programs in food chemistry. Engagement in local and national networking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and participation in academic self-administration are also expected. International experience in teaching and research, along with very good English proficiency, is required. The university encourages applications from women and disabled individuals, giving them priority in case of equal qualification.

Benefits

• Inspiring working environment with a wide range of research and teaching opportunities.
• Excellently equipped facilities.
• Certified family-friendly university with compatibility of career and family.
• Dual Career-Service to support newcomers.
• Family Office for children's care and relatives.
• Professor Programme for exclusive exchange and consultation.
• Central Personnel Development with diverse courses.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
• Priority for women and disabled individuals with equal qualification.
• Opportunity to acquire German language skills within two years for international researchers.
• Permanent full-time or part-time employment possible.

About the Employer

The Technical University of Braunschweig is a leading technical university in Germany, offering an inspiring working environment with excellent facilities. It has approximately 3800 employees, including over 400 international scientists, and around 15000 students. The university's research focuses on mobility, metrology, engineering for health, and the city of the future, with strong engineering and natural sciences core disciplines linked to economics, social sciences, education, and humanities. It is located in one of Europe's most research-intensive regions, collaborating with over 20 internationally renowned research institutions and partner universities. TU Braunschweig is certified as a family-friendly university and is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the start date for this professorship?

The appointment is planned for October 1, 2027.

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is October 15, 2026.

Is German language proficiency required for the appointment?

German is not a requirement for appointment, but it must be acquired within two years for teaching and administrative duties.

What are the key research areas for this position?

The key research areas include modern food chemistry, with potential topics such as reactions during food processing and storage, novel foods, bioactive ingredients, and dietary supplements.

What documents are required for the application?

Required documents include a cover letter, CV, certificates/diplomas, a list of publications (with 3 selected copies), a list of third-party funding, a research concept (max 1 page), a teaching concept (max 1 page), a list of courses and teaching evaluations, and proof of parental/care leave or severe disability if applicable.

Is this a permanent position?

Yes, this is a permanent position, with full-time or part-time arrangements possible upon request.