W3 Professorship “Experimental Plant Use and Green Space Management” at University of Kassel – Germany

Summary

The University of Kassel in Germany is seeking applications for a W3 Professorship in 'Experimental Plant Use and Green Space Management' within the Department of Architecture – Urban Planning – Landscape Planning. The position focuses on experimental plant use, vegetation technology, and maintenance concepts for open spaces in climate change contexts, resource efficiency, and biodiversity loss. Key duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, acquiring third-party funding, conducting research on climate-adapted plants and urban vegetation, and participating in academic self-governance. Candidates must possess a doctorate with excellent grades, a habilitation or equivalent scientific achievements, and relevant teaching experience. The position requires the ability to teach in both German and English. Application deadline is not mentioned in the advertisement.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Architecture – Urban Planning – Landscape Planning, Institute for Landscape Architecture and Planning
Position Type	Professorship (W3)
Discipline	Landscape Architecture and Planning
Research Area	Experimental Plant Use and Green Space Management
Degree Required	Doctorate
Experience	Several years of experience in the required profile of the professorship, additional scientific achievements or a habilitation, and experience in acquiring third-party funds.
Language	German, English
Required Documents	cover letter, CV, work references or letters of recommendation, certificates with grades, list of publications, list of research projects and acquired third-party funding, list of previous teaching courses, teaching evaluations or certificates of teaching qualification
Employer Contact	Prof. Dr. Britta Jänicke, Tel.: +49 561 804-3129, britta.jaenicke(at)uni-kassel.de

About the Project

The research focuses on experimental approaches to plant use, vegetation technology, and maintenance strategies for open spaces within urban landscape planning. Key subjects include climate-adapted plant species, green roofs and walls, sponge city concepts, functional substrates, historical green space maintenance, and ecosystem service enhancement in the Central European context.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental research and develop innovative plant forms, vegetation techniques, or care methods.
• Provide research-based teaching in Bachelor's and Master's programs in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, and Architecture.
• Teach topics such as climate-adapted plant species, sponge city concepts, green roofs/walls, novel substrates, and green space management.
• Acquire and manage third-party funded research projects.
• Participate actively in academic self-governance and interdisciplinary departmental collaboration.

Required Skills

• Doctorate with excellent grades and additional scientific achievements or habilitation in the field.
• Several years of experience and expertise in experimental research methods on plant use or vegetation technology.
• Demonstrated publication record on urban plant use and green space management.
• Experience in acquiring and processing third-party research funds.
• Teaching suitability and willingness to teach in German and English.

Who Should Apply

Academics holding a doctorate with excellent grades alongside a habilitation or equivalent achievements in experimental research methods regarding plant use, vegetation technology, or green space management. Candidates should have a visible publication record, third-party funding acquisition experience, and teaching competence in both German and English.

About the Employer

The University of Kassel is a dynamic university in Germany with approximately 21,000 students, offering a broad academic profile spanning science, technology, culture, and society.

Frequently Asked Questions

What academic degree is required for this position?

Applicants must hold a doctorate with excellent grades and additional scientific achievements or a habilitation.

Which languages are required for teaching?

The successful candidate must be willing to conduct courses in both German and English.

How should applications be submitted?

Applications should be submitted via the university's online form, including the reference number (39497) in the subject line.

Who is the point of contact for questions about the job?

You can contact Prof. Dr. Britta Jänicke via telephone (+49 561 804-3129) or email (britta.jaenicke(at)uni-kassel.de).