Professorship in Quality in Product Development, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, Germany

Summary

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) invites applications for a W3 Professorship in Quality in Product Development within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems. The position focuses on multidisciplinary development and quality assurance of complex technical systems, emphasizing networked, mechatronical, and data-driven products. Responsibilities include teaching in German and English across Bachelor, Master, and doctoral levels, conducting research, acquiring third-party funding, and participating in academic self-governance. Applicants must hold a relevant doctorate, demonstrate additional scientific achievements such as a habilitation or equivalent experience, and possess leadership and third-party funding track records.

Key Facts

Employer	Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
Department	Fakultät Maschinenbau, Elektro- und Energiesysteme
Position Type	Full Professor
Discipline	Mechanical Engineering
Research Area	Quality in Product Development
Degree Required	Doctorate
Experience	Several years of practical experience in industry or scientific work environment, leadership experience of a research group or department, and experience in acquiring third-party funding.
Salary	W3 salary scale with negotiable appointment performance allowances.
Funding	State salary scheme (W3)
Contract Duration	Permanent
Deadline	2026-12-16
Required Documents	qualification certificates, curriculum vitae in tabular form, list of publications highlighting the 5 most important ones, proof of pedagogical aptitude, research and teaching concept
Employer Address	Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1, 03046, Brandenburg
Employer Contact	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wälder (Tel.: +49 (0)355 / 69 3945, E-Mail: [email protected])

About the Project

Research focuses on multidisciplinary development and quality assurance of complex technical systems, particularly networked, mechatronic, and data-driven product systems. Key themes include model-based system development, digital twins and shadows, closed-loop engineering, AI-supported quality forecasting, adaptive quality control loops, resource efficiency, sustainability, CO2 footprint evaluation, digital product passports, and circular economy.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the field of Quality in Product Development in research and teaching
• Deliver courses in Bachelor and Master degree programs in German and English
• Teach across all curricular levels from Bachelor to doctorate and supervise final theses
• Engage in academic self-governance and faculty administration
• Participate in regional and national research networks and acquire third-party funding

Required Skills

• Completed university degree in engineering
• Relevant qualified doctorate and habilitation or equivalent scientific achievements
• Pedagogical aptitude and teaching experience
• Experience in developing or implementing digital/AI methods for quality assurance in product development
• Leadership experience of a research group or industrial department
• Experience with third-party funded projects (particularly DFG or EU)

Who Should Apply

Nationally and internationally recognized academics with a relevant qualified doctorate, leadership experience in academia or industry, and expertise in quality management in product development using digital models and AI methods. Applicants must also have experience in third-party funding and university teaching.

Benefits

• Fair and transparent appointment negotiations holding the DHV seal of approval
• Negotiable performance-based salary additions under W3 pay scale
• Relocation support to the surrounding area
• Comprehensive guidance from Dual-Career Service and family orientation support
• Attractive working conditions in proximity to Berlin, Dresden, and Leipzig

About the Employer

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) is an international institution driving interdisciplinary research, innovation, and technological development across four main profile lines. Partnered in the Lausitz Science Network, BTU guarantees high-quality education and collaborative research across its locations in Cottbus and Senftenberg.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline for this professorship?

The application deadline is December 16, 2026.

What languages are required for teaching?

Courses must be delivered in both German and English.

Where should applications be sent?

Applications should be sent as a single PDF file (max. 7 MB) by email to [email protected].