The person selected to hold the new professorship will specialize in interdisciplinary research and teaching at the interface between inorganic chemistry, experimental condensed-matter physics and materials science. The research topics will focus on the chemical synthesis and physical characterization of colloidal nanostructures for optoelectronic applications (for example perovskite nanocrystals, colloidal quantum dots or nanoplatelets), their scalable fabrication and their integration into systems relevant for the future energy system.

The experimental research in the Department of Physics at TU Dortmund University has a strong focus on the development of advanced spectroscopic methods. The appointment is also intended to strengthen these activities, for example by incorporating spectroscopic methods into optimized chemical synthesis processes. The professorship will be embedded in the Research Center Future Energy Materials and Systems. Thus, a great willingness to actively participate in the Research Center Future Energy Materials and Systems by contributing to its research agenda is mandatory. The successful candidate is expected to represent experimental physics and to contribute to English-taught courses in the Master's degree programs. Proficiency in teaching in English or German and willingness to teach in both languages in the medium term (after three years at the latest) is mandatory.

The appointment is initially for a period of three years as a temporary civil servant. In the course of the third year, this status will be reviewed and may be extended for a further three years depending on performance. At the end of this six-year assistant professorship at the latest, the tenure track will lead to continued employment as a tenured W2 professor, provided that the necessary aptitude, competence and academic performance have been demonstrated and that the legal requirements pertaining to § 38 of the North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Education Act (Gesetz über die Hochschulen des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, HG NRW) are met. The teaching load comprises four semester hours per week.

The professorship should be filled by a researcher who has obtained a doctorate with above-average success and demonstrates significant research expertise and success in the field of the professorship. International publications in internationally recognised journals, including those with peer-review, are mandatory and first experiences in the successful acquisition of competitive third-party funding projects are desirable. The willingness and ability to participate in research networks and coordinated research programs within and outside TU Dortmund and the willingness to acquire competitive third-party funds are required. The ability to cooperate with other researchers and the willingness to independently initiate and guide research proposals are required. Social and leadership skills and the willingness to participate in academic self-administration will complete your profile. In addition, the recruitment criteria of Sections 36 and 37 HG NRW apply.

The Research Center FEMS investigates novel materials and their integration into systems for transforming and developing the energy system of the future. It is linked to all three member universities of the University Alliance Ruhr. We offer an excellent scientific environment and attractive opportunities for collaboration with renowned international, national, and regional partners. The professorship advertised here will be closely associated with the departments of chemistry and physics at TU Dortmund University.