Professor (W2, tenure-track) of Nuclear Astrophysics

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main

Goethe University Frankfurt am Main invites applications for the position of

Professor (W2, tenure-track)
of Nuclear Astrophysics

in the Institute of Applied Physics at the Department of Physics. This civil servant or public employee position will start as soon as possible.

This is a tenure-track position for an initial six-year term. If tenure is approved at the end of the term, the position will be made permanent and promotion to the rank of Full Professor (W3) will be granted.

The successful candidate is expected to have established an international reputation in the field of nuclear astrophysics and to demonstrate experience in at least one of the following areas:

1. Observational nuclear astrophysics,
2. stellar phenomena and nucleosynthesis in stars (theory), or
3. experimental astrophysics, e.g., through development of novel particle and radiation detectors, or data analysis in astrophysics.

The Institute for Applied Physics offers collaboration via research activities in accelerator and plasma physics, in image processing and analysis, as well as with the technical infrastructure in the areas of mechanics and electronics, and observational astronomy. Interests in experiments such as those conducted at FRANZ and FAIR (e.g., Nustar) and expertise in accelerator-based astrophysics are positively considered in the selection process and will provide the successful candidate with possibilities to participate in high-level experiments with astrophysical relevance. In addition, there are many potential collaboration partners, both on-site with the Institute for Theoretical Physics and the Institute for Nuclear Physics, as well as with the (astro)physicists at GSI Darmstadt. Membership of Helmholtz Research Academy Hesse for FAIR (HFHF) is highly desired.

The candidate's research should overlap with the research areas of researchers at Goethe University, e.g., experience in element nucleosynthesis, neutron star mergers, neutron-capture relevant experiments, and/or multi-messenger observations. Moreover, the candidate should have obtained a habilitation or equivalent qualification in the field of nuclear astrophysics and should document a successful active participation in international collaborations. Ample teaching experience is required to take part in teaching programs at all levels (Bachelor, Master, PhD), as it is a crucial part of the position. The professorship is also involved in teacher training; experience and concepts for teaching subject content in schools are welcome. The formal hiring requirements are defined in sections 67 and 68 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (Hessisches Hochschulgesetz).

Goethe University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. In particular, we are welcoming applications by qualified women and people with a migrant background. At Goethe University, a special emphasis is placed on creating and sustaining a family-friendly work and research environment. Where applicants are otherwise equally qualified, preference is given to candidates with disabilities or equivalent. The same applies to women in fields in which they are under-represented.

To apply, please send a CV, a list of publications, an overview of your research and teaching activities as well as transcripts and a selection of recent course evaluations online at https://berufungsportal.uni-frankfurt.de by 14.07.2025. If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Camilla Hansen at hansen@iap.uni-frankfurt.de. Further information about the appointment process, the legal framework and data protection: www.professorship-vacancies.uni-frankfurt.de.