University Professorship in Structural Analysis and Dynamics

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover

We strive for universality, diversity and interdisciplinarity. With more than 26,000 students, three Clusters of Excellence, 5,000 members of staff, over 150 institutes and an outstanding infrastructure, Leibniz University Hannover offers an innovative environment for top-level education and research in a comprehensive range of subjects.

The Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodetic Science invites applications for the following position of Salary Scale W3 NBesO starting January 1, 2027:

University Professorship in Structural Analysis and Dynamics

The Position

The position is a core professorship in the research and teaching area of civil engineering at Leibniz University Hannover. Applicants are expected to represent the research field of structural analysis and dynamics in an internationally visible manner. The focus of basic and applied research should be on structural engineering. In particular, both theoretical and experimental work is expected on the design and operational monitoring of support structures and ensuring their use throughout their service life. Possible further research focuses are:

• Digital description of load-bearing structures using computer-aided methods, including the development of real-time simulation models and the development and use of AI tools,
• calculation methods, experimental validation and optimization of complex new building materials, e.g. fiber composites and
• structural health monitoring.

The work of the professorship should be in line with the main research activities of the faculty. Active participation in the faculty’s research activities on wind energy and outstanding involvement in the current collaborative research center (SFB) 1463 “Integrated Design and Operation Methodology for Offshore Megastructures” are required.

With its integration into the Test Center for Support Structures Hannover (TTH), the professorship has excellent experimental equipment at its disposal, which opens up a wide range of opportunities for cooperation in basic and applied research.

Your Profile

We expect:

• An internationally recognized scientist with extensive experience in basic research.
• Excellent achievements in research and development in the field of structural analysis & dynamics of structures, proven by relevant publications / patents or visible project reports and project successes as well as the successful acquisition of third-party funding or comparable achievements.
• Your proven focus in one or more of the areas of structural dynamics / wind energy / fiber composites / structural health monitoring / experimental investigation of the dynamics of complex structures.
• Experience in leading heterogeneous teams, professional experience in an international context and proven industrial or transfer-related projects.
• Designing appealing and innovative teaching in English, also for the participation in our international programs.

We are looking for:

• Experience in experimental research.
• Your active willingness to develop joint activities within the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodesy and also university-wide, e.g. in cooperation with the Faculties of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering through high-quality collaborative research and beyond in national and international alliances.
• A highly motivated person, who is very willing to cooperate with the institutes of the faculty.
• Management responsibility and the will to shape the future development of an institute with 50-60 academic staff.
• If no relevant knowledge is available, learning German to B1 level within the first three years.

What we can offer you

LUH offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community combined with an exceptional standard of living in a modern city surrounded by nature.

In addition, LUH provides numerous opportunities for further education and training as well as many services to support families. The Dual Career Service at LUH is aimed at the partners of newly-appointed professors and provides support with career perspectives in Hannover and the surrounding region. As a central point of contact for international researchers, the Welcome Centre provides information, service and help on non-academic queries for you and your family concerning your stay in Hannover (e.g. official administrative procedures).

Leibniz University Hannover promotes equal opportunities, diversity and a balance between work and family life (Equal Opportunities Office). For this reason, female researchers are particularly encouraged to apply. Furthermore, we welcome applications from international researchers. Preference will be given to equally-qualified applicants with disabilities (Representative for employees with disabilities). Upon request, part-time employment is possible.

Further information

Candidates aged 50 or over at the intended time of appointment who do not already have civil servant status in Germany will be employed as regular members of staff.

General duties and employment requirements are specified in § 25 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG). For detailed information on employment requirements, please contact the Department of Appointment Matters.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Reuter (phone: +49 511 762-4650, email: andreas.reuter@iwes.uni-hannover.de).

Please submit your documents by November 17, 2025 exclusively via the appointment portal of Leibniz University Hannover at:

https://berufungen.uni-hannover.de

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