W 2 - Professorship for High Voltage Engineering (m/f/d) - in the Department of Electrical Engineering/Computer Science

A focus on the effect of high field strengths in materials and structures is desired for research and incorporation into the research profile of the department. Experience and future activities in research and development in one or more of the following areas is expected:

• Shaping in insulating and functional systems and use of smart materials in specialized functions (e.g., mechanical and electronic switches or nanotechnology).
• Aging and failure mechanisms of novel materials and composite systems
• Monitoring and diagnosis of components and systems in HS facilities
• Methods of empirically supported analytical-physical modeling, experimental characterization and parameterization
• Life cycle models of components and systems, e.g. with the goal of asset management

The position explicitly offers the option of close cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology (IEE). There is also the possibility of cooperation with the Institute for Nanostructure Technology and Analytics (INA). Participation in the Competence Center for Decentralized Electric Power Supply Technology (KDEE) is desired. The planned broad orientation of the professorship, combined with appropriate personnel, equipment and financial resources, requires a leader who can meet the demands of teaching, research and science management. 

Proven outstanding scientific achievements in the above-mentioned fields are expected, as evidenced by a habilitation or habilitation-equivalent achievements as well as relevant, peer-reviewed publications. The publications should demonstrate the ability to cooperate internationally.

Experience in obtaining external funding, e.g. from the DFG, the EU and the BMBF, as well as pedagogical aptitude and commitment to teaching are required.

The department aims to increase the proportion of female professors and strongly encourages female scientists to apply.

The hiring requirements and the performance requirements according to §§ 61, 62 of the Hessian Higher Education Act apply.

For further questions, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing Peter Zacharias(peter.zacharias[at]uni-kassel[dot]de, Tel.: 0561/804-6344).

The University of Kassel is highly interested in the professional satisfaction of its employees. It therefore promotes the compatibility of partnership and family with professional development through its Dual Career Service and its Family Welcome Service. One of the University of Kassel's strategic goals is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they are equally qualified and qualified. Applications including curriculum vitae, references, certificates, list of scientific papers, three selected publications, a list of courses and a teaching and research concept should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel or bewerbungen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de, stating the reference number in the subject line, if possible also in electronic form.