University Professorship in Semiconductor Technologies and Photonics

Offer Description

We strive for universality, diversity and interdisciplinarity. With more than 26,000 students, three Clusters of Excellence, 5,000 members of staff, over 150 institutes and an outstanding infrastructure, Leibniz University Hannover offers an innovative environment for top-level education and research in a comprehensive range of subjects.

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science invites applications for the following position of Salary Scale W3 NBesO, starting as soon as possible:

The professorship will encompass topics related to semiconductor devices and technology in research and teaching. It is associated with the direction of the Institute of Electronic Materials and Components. Based on the established infrastructure, the professorship aims to develop the technology necessary for microelectronics further and transfer it into new and related fields.

In collaboration with the Clusters of Excellence Phoenix

D and Quantum Frontiers at Leibniz University Hannover, you will have excellent opportunities for research in the field of Group IV photonics, wide bandgap semiconductors, and novel device concepts. Furthermore, the professorship will cooperate closely with the Leibniz Research Centers Laboratory for Nano and Quantum Engineering and Energy Research the field of energy research, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science has been working closely with the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) for many years.

The teaching tasks include relevant basic and advanced courses in the field of microelectronics and semiconductors for the degree programs of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, as well as other engineering degree programs offered in German and English.

You possess an outstanding scientific background in semiconductor technologies and photonics. You are recognized nationally and internationally for your relevant research work on novel materials, devices, and technologies.

You have experience in applying for and processing top-level third-party funded projects and have already been actively involved in teaching and academic self-administration.

You are nationally and internationally acknowledged in at least one of the following research areas:

• Group IV photonics
• Wide bandgap semiconductors for power electronics and photonics
• Innovative semiconductor devices for energy-optimised machine learning
• Perovskite-based materials for thin-film transistors, memristors, light-emitting diodes, solar cells, and quantum computing

The qualifications and skills required to head an institute, such as management and leadership experience, as well as strong communication and cooperation skills, are expected. A sound knowledge of German and English is required for the advertised position. Selected courses are expected to be conducted in English.

LUH offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community combined with an exceptional standard of living in a modern city surrounded by nature. In addition, LUH provides numerous opportunities for further education and training as well as many services to support families. The Dual Career Service at LUH is aimed at the partners of newly-appointed professors and provides support with career perspectives in Hannover and the surrounding region.

As a central point of contact for international researchers, the Welcome Centre provides information, service and help on non-academic queries for you and your family concerning your stay in Hannover (e.g. official administrative procedures).

Leibniz University Hannover promotes equal opportunities, diversity and a balance between work and family life (Equal Opportunities Office). For this reason,
female researchers are particularly encouraged to apply. Furthermore, we welcome applications from international researchers. Preference will be given to equally-qualified applicants with disabilities (Representative for employees with disabilities). Upon request, part-time employment is possible.

Candidates aged 50 or over at the intended time of appointment who do not already have civil servant status in Germany will be employed as regular members of staff.

General duties and employment requirements are specified in § 25 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG). For detailed information on employment requirements, please contact the Appointment Matters department.

Please submit your documents (CV, list of publications, project overview (including project title, funding body, amount of funding obtained), overview of courses and teaching evaluations, academic transcripts, employment references) by April 12, 2026 exclusively via the appointment portal of Leibniz University Hannover.