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Professor (m/f/x)

pay grade W2, in the field of “Smart Energy Systems and Power Grids”

full-time

European Campus Rottal-Inn Pfarrkirchen

Application period: 18.09.2026

Start: from summer semester 2027 or later

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We are seeking, at the earliest possible date, a professor in the field of “Smart Energy Systems and Power Grids” who will help enhance the international reputation of our campus at the European Campus Rottal-Inn in Pfarrkirchen. You will become part of a growing, internationally oriented faculty, and your teaching and research will centre on smart energy technology, with a particular focus on smart grid operation and planning.

main tasks

The energy transition towards a more sustainable energy system is the central challenge of this century. A professorship at our vibrant and rapidly growing European Campus Rottal-Inn offers you the opportunity to train young engineers and to promote innovative research.
 
The areas of teaching and research include, among other topics, the entire field of future energy systems and smart buildings, ranging from intelligent control systems to holistic system planning.
 
To ensure a practice-oriented education for our students, your responsibilities will include not only teaching but also the further development of the European Campus Rottal-Inn, and the conception and establishment of new degree programmes. The successful candidate must be willing to teach basic subjects at the faculty and to take on additional (teaching) duties in the faculty European Campus Rottal-Inn. 

your profile

We are looking for a creative, dedicated and well-established academic candidate, ideally holding a degree in natural sciences or engineering, who will help further shape the development and expansion of our international teaching centre. You have extensive experience and an international reputation in the field of smart energy systems and electricity grids. Ideally, you have a interdisciplinary background and relevant experience in the area of e-learning projects and in the acquisition of third-party funds.
 
Due to the international orientation of our campus, English is the language of instruction for the majority of our courses. Therefore, good written and spoken proficiency in both German and English is required. Several years of experience abroad and international cooperation with partners from universities, research and the industry sector are also desirable.

General requirements

• completed university education
• exceptional research skills, usually demonstrated by the quality of the candidate’s doctorate;
• pedagogical aptitude 
• special achievements in the application or development of scientific knowledge and methods in professional practice of a minimum of five years, which must have been completed after obtaining the university degree and of which at least three years must have been completed outside of the higher education sector; in special cases, proof of professional practice outside the higher education sector can be provided by having completed a substantial part of the professional practice of a period of at least five years in cooperation between the higher education and non-higher education sectors.

Under current law, the standard teaching requirement for full-time professors at universities of applied sciences is 18 teaching units per week per semester.
 
The position is suitable for severely disabled persons. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they essentially have equal qualifications, expertise and professional performance.
 
Deggendorf Institute of Technology is aiming to increase the proportion of women among its scientific staff. For further information valid across Bavaria visit www.werdeprofessorin.de.
 
All those below the age of 52 can be appointed as public servants. Part-time positions will be offered under a contract governed by private law.
 
For candidates holding foreign university degrees it is mandatory to submit a certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education (Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen, ZAB) in the course of the recruitment procedure for final evaluation of the recruitment requirements (https://zab.kmk.org/de/zeugnisbewertung).

our benefits

Relocation Support

Welcome event for all new employees. Exclusive access to DIT Career Service’s partner & family support programme, including personal assistance for relocation and job opportunities.

On-Site Facilities

Unlimited use of libraries and learning facilities. Free on site staff parking. Subsidised pre-school childcare centre at the main campus in Deggendorf. Budget friendly options in campus cafes and canteens.

Flexibility & Freedom

Flexible working hours. Freedom to work partially from home. Opportunity to apply for short term work in other EU universities via Erasmus mobility programme.

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Arbeitsumfeld

Your work environment

The DIT is considered the most research-oriented and international University of Applied Sciences in Bavaria. Only English study programmes are taught at the Pfarrkirchen campus, which makes the European Campus Rottal-Inn (ECRI) a cosmopolitan and modern working environment. The ECRI is centrally located. It is located in the charming district town of Pfarrkirchen, which belongs to the administrative district of Lower Bavaria and is situated in south-eastern Germany. The town is idyllically situated between the Danube and Inn rivers and offers many leisure activities. Pfarrkirchen has excellent school and educational facilities. Attractive cities nearby are Passau, Regensburg, Linz and Salzburg, and Munich International Airport is only a 90-minute drive away. The proximity to Austria and the Czech Republic places the district town at the center of Europe. Employees can spend their breaks in the cafeteria located on campus, and parking is available directly on campus.

Focus on research

The Deggendorf Institute of Technology is one of the most dynamic and ambitious Universities of Applied Sciences in Southern Germany renowned for excellence in research. R&D projects are always rooted in real-life cases, as research staff collaborate with regional and international companies from the private sector to develop innovative solutions for immediate application, mainly funded by national government and EU grants.

For example, between January and April 2023, 27 applications for research funds were approved by the local government, supplying our professors and scientists with the financial backing to work on R&D projects. To further support these projects, professors are granted teaching-free semesters to focus on research work.

Our own facilities provide an ideal environment for applied research and teaching: 3 teaching campuses in Deggendorf, Cham and Pfarrkirchen plus 13 innovation and technology campuses equipped with the best facilities to specialise in a particular field (as depicted) are dotted in a network around the region. Research projects are generally categorised into four main areas: Digitalisation, Sustainability, Intelligent Mobility and Health Sciences.

Schwerpunkte

Your application

If you are interested in a position at the Deggenorf Institute of Technology, we look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents (CV, certificates, proof of professional background and the relevant subject-related references) via the "Apply now" button. Our HRM team will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the application process. You are also welcome to network with us via LinkedIn!

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