Professor (W3) of Mechatronics & Robotics

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The University of Technology Nuremberg (UTN), founded in 2021, is a living laboratory for the university of the future – adapted to the age of artificial intelligence and to constant technological, economic, and social change. Aiming to become a leading international institution with a focus on artificial intelligence, UTN is equally committed to excellence in research, teaching, and transfer. Its lean governance structure supports an agile and efficient implementation of its vision. Its sustainable, 37-hectare and partly residential campus will form the heart of a new district in Nuremberg, not far from the historic old town. On its campus, around 6,000 students will learn from and work with around 200 professors and numerous academic and administrative staff. The UTN is organized into departments, each of which carries out the university’s research-related tasks in its respective field. Teaching at the university, on the other hand, is organized by a central office (StaRS), which develops and updates the educational and academic offerings and is responsible for the degree programs. The Departments of Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence and of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences are already established. Three further Departments are in development: Biological Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, and Natural Sciences. Departments at UTN are characterized by flat hierarchies and offer exciting opportunities for challenging and rewarding career paths. UTN attaches great importance to interdisciplinary cooperation, such as interdisciplinary research on themes for which research outputs can bring about major benefits to our society and its economy. Most degree programs at UTN are offered in English. German and English are the languages of work in administration, teaching, and research, while the official and legal language is German. Digital technologies, AI, and innovative applications are used in a targeted manner to improve university life and work experience for everyone. UTN is characterized by an open and inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome. Diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of staff, students, and stakeholders help to achieve excellence and develop talent. The Nuremberg Metropolitan Region is one of the most innovative regions in the EU. It impresses with affordable living costs, a high quality of life, and an urban culture close to nature. It also offers an excellent regional transport network and optimal connections to European travel routes and international transport hubs in Germany.

The University of Technology Nuremberg is looking to fill, at the earliest possible date, a position as a

Professor (m/f/d) (W3) of Mechatronics & Robotics.

The willingness to assume the position of

Founding Chair for a soon to be founded Department in the field of Mechatronics & Robotics

is expected.

Interested?

You can find the link to the application portal as well as more detailed information about the position, our scientific career model and the appointment procedure via the 'Apply' button above.

Please refer to the reference number PF-2026-03 in your application. Please apply by November 25, 2026, in English and with all relevant application documents (letter of motivation, CV including externally funded projects and awards, list of publications, research statement, high school and relevant university diplomas (e.g., degree certificates, doctoral certificate (if applicable), etc.) exclusively via our application portal.

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