University Professorship (W3) „Tritiumtechnology“

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The Research University in the Helmholtz Association creates and imparts knowledge for the society and the environment. It is our goal to make significant contributions to mastering the global challenges of mankind in the fields of energy, mobility, and information. For this, about 10,000 employees of KIT cooperate in a broad range of disciplines in research, academic education, and innovation. KIT is one of the German Universities of Excellence.

Division V – Physics and Mathematics, Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP), KIT Department of Physics invites applications for a

University Professorship (W3)
Tritiumtechnology

to be filled at the earliest possible date.

We are looking for an internationally recognized expert in the field of tritium technology and tritium research. The successful candidate will work on the application and further development of tritium technologies in both basic and applied research and will explore new fields of application. The position holder will lead the Tritium Laboratory Karlsruhe (TLK) at KIT, which has more than 40 employees, and this will involve taking responsibility for the safety area as well as requiring experience in handling tritium.

KIT offers an excellent interdisciplinary environment at the interface between natural and engineering sciences. The TLK is a unique facility on an international scale. It supports and is essential for numerous projects in particle and astroparticle physics at KIT, particularly for the Karlsruhe Tritium Neutrino Experiment (KATRIN). The Tritium Laboratory is also indispensable for KIT's fusion research. You will collaborate closely with colleagues at the KIT Center for Elementary and Astroparticle Physics (KCETA) as well as the Graduate School KSETA, and have ample opportunities to build connections.

You will undertake large-scale research responsibilities with a teaching commitment of 2 hours per week and participate in academic self-governance.

Employment is subject to Art. 14, par. (2) of the KIT Act in conjunction with Art. 47 LHG Baden-Württemberg (Act of Baden-Württemberg on Universities and Colleges). A completed doctorate in physics or a related discipline, internationally recognized scientific achievements of the highest standard, and demonstrated teaching suitability are required for the position.

Applications, including the usual documents (i.e., cover letter, curriculum vitae, research plan, documentation of previous teaching activities and teaching concept, concept for equality and diversity, an overview of previous third-party funding acquisition, and a list of publications), should be submitted electronically as a single PDF document to Division V, KIT Faculty of Physics, KIT, email: [email protected] by September 30th, 2025 .

Vacancy number: 1214/2025

For further information, please contact the chair of the selection committee, Prof. Dr. Markus Klute, email: [email protected] .

We aim for a balanced representation of employees (f/m/d) in our workforce. Therefore, we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job.

Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.

As a family-friendly university, KIT offers part-time employment, leaves of absence, a dual career service, and coaching to support the work-life balance.

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