Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics (IBP) jointly invite applications for the position of
Professor of Building Physics and Indoor Climate in combination with the Institute Director at Fraunhofer IBP
to begin as soon as possible. The position is a tenured W3 professorship (Associate or Full Professor).
Scientific environment
The professorship will be assigned to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the TUM School of Engineering and Design, combined with the co-directorship of the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP.
The professorship will operate at the interface of TUM's renowned engineering research landscape and the Fraunhofer IBP, a recognized leader in building physics, indoor climate, building performance assessment, and sustainable construction technologies. This unique environment provides exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, access to state-of-the-art experimental infrastructure, and the development of high-impact research addressing the challenges of climate-neutral, healthy, and resilient buildings.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. We seek to appoint an expert in the research area of Building Physics and Indoor Climate with a focus on climate adaptation and resilient building systems, indoor climate, comfort and wellbeing as well as building performance simulation and data-driven methods. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the university’s bachelor and master programs. The successful candidate will have a reduced teaching load, with teaching responsibilities primarily focused on TUM’s engineering degree programs.
The professorship is associated with the co-directorship of Fraunhofer IBP encompassing the strategic, scientific, and technical leadership and development of the institute within the Fraunhofer model (https://www.fraunhofer.de/en/about-fraunhofer/profile-structure/facts-and-figures/finances.html; a key aspect of the Fraunhofer model is the collaboration with industry). Beyond research activities, the successful candidate will be responsible for project acquisition and management, the transfer of research results to industry, and personnel leadership, with an emphasis on modern leadership practices and change management. Due to the approx. 200 employees at Fraunhofer IBP, the formation of a strong executive team and the implementation of a cooperative and innovation-oriented culture will be essential as well as the build-up of a reliable research network and stakeholder management with partners in sciences, industry, and politics.
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates with experience in managing large interdisciplinary research groups and a proven track record in acquiring both public funding and direct industry contracts, as well as in translating research results into industrial and societal impact through effective business model development.
Furthermore, experience in the strategic positioning and governance of large projects including various partners is expected, including the build-up of a reliable stakeholder network. Gender sensitivity, negotiation skills, leadership skills and knowledge of the German language are expected.
We are seeking candidates with an outstanding academic track record in research and teaching, demonstrated in an internationally recognized scientific environment (please see www.tum.de/en/faculty-recruiting-faq/ for further information). Applicants must hold a university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or an equivalent scientific qualification and demonstrate pedagogical aptitude.
Our Offer
TUM and Fraunhofer IBP offer an influential and prominent position within the German research landscape with far-reaching opportunities for translating scientific results into practical applications. We provide excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community embedded in the vibrant research environment of the Greater Munich Area. Munich offers a highly international environment, with English serving as the common language of scientific exchange. We also offer attractive and performance-based salary conditions and social benefits. You can expect a family-friendly policy, flexible working hours, and support for the compatibility of work and family life.
The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors. The MDCO assists in the relocation and integration of new professors, their partners, and accompanying family members.
Your Application
TUM and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft are equal opportunity employers. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and, therefore, welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and identity. Candidates with disabilities but essentially the same qualifications and scientific performance as other candidates will be given preference.
Application documents should be submitted in accordance with TUM’s application guidelines for professors. These guidelines and detailed information about the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System are available at www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting. Here you will also find TUM’s information on collecting and processing personal data as part of the application process.
Please submit your application by 22 November 2026 via the TUM recruitment portal: www.recruit.tum.de.
For any queries, please contact faculty-recruitment@ed.tum.de for the position at the university or johanna.parks@zv.fraunhofer.de for the position of the director at Fraunhofer IBP.
