University Professorship (W3) “Radiochemistry”

Deine Aufgaben

The current research activities focus on combining fundamental studies, using modern experimental methods, with application-oriented research. Through experimental research carried out in INE’s radiochemical laboratories and accompanying model development, a cross-scale understanding of the behavior of radioactive waste forms and radionuclides under realistic conditions is achieved.

• You will address various research and development activities relating to nuclear- / geo- / chemical aspects of nuclear waste disposal, the interdisciplinary assessment of nuclear waste management concepts, fundamental aspects of the chemistry and geochemistry of radioelements, and geochemical aspects of geoenergy.
• In addition to the use of innovative experimental methods, you will also encompass the development of numerical simulation tools that are applicable to systemic assessment of nuclear waste management concepts.
• You will make a vital contribution to the transfer of knowledge within advisory bodies or expert panels on safety of final disposal. Research findings will be developed in close cooperation with the relevant nuclear waste management organisations and authorities for the ongoing site selection process for the final disposal of high-level radioactive waste in Germany, and are being made available to them.
• As part of the professorship, you will contribute to the teaching programme at KIT, particularly in the field of radiochemistry within the Master’s programme in chemistry at the KIT Faculty of Chemistry and Biosciences. In collaboration with lecturers from the institute, supplementary study offering on environmental radio-geochemistry will be held at the KIT Departement of Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences.
• You will execute large-scale research tasks with a teaching obligation of 2 hours per week per semester.

Dein Profil

• We are looking for a person with experience gained in academia or industry, who has already made excellent, internationally visible contributions in the area of nuclear waste management and is able to offer up-to-date academic education in this interdisciplinary field.
• Applicants are also expected to be competent in managing research and development projects and in directing an institute.
• Candidates should be willing to cooperate across disciplines both within and outside of KIT (inter- and transdisciplinary cooperations).
• They are expected to actively acquire public and private third-party funding.
• In addition to the general requirements und civil service law, the appointment criteria include a completed university degree, possess pedagogic aptitude and teaching skills, as well as particular aptitude for academic work, which is generally demonstrated by the quality of the doctoral thesis, a habilitation, or equivalent achievements.

Employment is subject to Art. 14, par. (2) of the KIT Act in conjunction with Art. 47 LHG Baden-Württemberg (Act of Baden-Württemberg on Universities and Colleges).

Vergütung & Benefits

Salary is governed by the statutory provisions of the State of Baden-Württemberg and comprises the basic salary of salary grade W3.

In addition, the granting of performance-related pay components is possible. The family allowance is paid, where applicable, in accordance with civil service law.

• Exzellente Forschungsbedingungen & modernste Infrastruktur: Profitieren Sie von einem einzigartigen Umfeld, das Universität und Großforschung verbindet, und erhalten Zugang zu hochmoderner Ausstattung und interdisziplinären Projekten. Dieses Umfeld ermöglicht Ihnen sowohl Grundlagenforschung als auch anwendungsorientierte Forschung auf höchstem Niveau.
• Internationale Vernetzung: Sie arbeiten in einem globalen Netzwerk, das internationale Kooperationen und englischsprachige wissenschaftliche Kommunikation umfasst. Das KIT fördert den Austausch mit führenden Forschungseinrichtungen und Industriepartnern weltweit.
• Transparente Karrierewege & persönliche Weiterentwicklung: Klare Entwicklungsperspektiven, individuelle Coachings und ein ausgereiftes Führungskräfteentwicklungsprogramm unterstützen Sie dabei, Ihre akademische Laufbahn gezielt zu steuern.
• Familienfreundliche Angebote: Der Dual‑Career‑Service des KIT unterstützt Sie und Ihre Partnerin bzw. Ihren Partner bei der beruflichen Integration, während flexible Arbeitszeitmodelle und betriebliche Kinderbetreuung die Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie erleichtern.
• Onboarding & Integration: Ein maßgeschneidertes Onboarding Programm begleitet Sie vom ersten Arbeitstag an, sodass Sie schnell in Forschung, Lehre und die Netzwerke des KIT einsteigen und optimal starten können.

Über den Arbeitgeber

In Division IV - Natural and Built Environment at the KIT Faculty of Chemistry and Life Sciences, the position of Head of the Institute for Nuclear Waste Disposal (INE), combined with the university professorship (W3) in ‘Radiochemistry’, is to be filled at the earliest possible date.

The university professorship advertised here is intended to further develop the Institute for Nuclear Waste Disposal, with a particular focus on research regarding the safety of nuclear waste management, and to make a substantial contribution to cutting-edge research within the KIT’s Large-scale Research Responsibilities in the Helmholtz Energy research area of the KIT.

Bewerbungsprozess

For subject-matter inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Johannes Orphal, Email: johannes.orphal@kit.edu

Please mail your application with the relevant documents:

• curriculum vitae
• documents reflecting your previous research and teaching activities
• research concept (two pages at the maximum; more detailed when invited to a presentation)
• teaching concept (when invited to a presentation)
• concept on enhancing equal opportunities and diversity (when invited to a presentation)
• description of own contributions to the above fields (R&D projects, publications, knowledge transfer)
• statement on academic integrity
• third-party funding acquired, graduation diplomas / certificates

to Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Division IV - Natural and Built Environment, head of division Prof. Dr. Johannes Orphal, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany, preferably asa single PDF filevia e-mail to prof-applications@bl4.kit.edu

Ansprechperson: Frau, Julia, Boldt

Bewerbung und Rückfragen per E-Mail: julia.boldt@partner.kit.edu