Join Hochschule für Technik und Umwelt as a Professor for circular product development. Engage in impactful teaching and research.
Professor for Circular Product Development and Design (80-100%)
University of Applied Sciences for Engineering and Environment FHNW, Institute for Product and Production Engineering
Responsibilities
* Teach CAD, design, eco-design and circular product development in bachelor programmes of systems engineering, industrial engineering and mechanical engineering
* Acquire, manage and implement research and development projects in your own focus area
* Supervise and support students in project work and manage bachelor and master theses
* Shape the education of the next generation of engineers and drive innovative research projects forward
Requirements
* Completed university degree in mechanical engineering or a comparable field
* At least 5 years of professional experience in the acquisition, management and implementation of development projects, ideally in circular and resource‑efficient product development
* Confident handling of modern CAD systems
* Enjoyment in knowledge transfer and commitment to teaching
* Very good networking with industry partners
* Strong communication skills in dealing with partners and customers
* Entrepreneurial thinking and business‑management understanding
* Higher education didactic qualification or willingness to acquire this within the first years
Offer
* A responsible and varied activity with great scope for design
* An inspiring environment at the interface of teaching, research and industry
* The opportunity to actively contribute to the transformation towards a sustainable circular economy
* Motivated students and committed colleagues
#J-18808-Ljbffr