Clausthal University of Technology is a modern profile university focused on the Circular Economy. The guiding theme with its characteristics of resource-efficient circular economy, sustainable materials, renewable energies and digital control of the overall system is a recurrent theme throughout the university. At Clausthal University of Technology, we research, teach and work to build a sustainable society in the digital age. Founded in 1775, students in the Harz region have been successfully educated in the natural sciences, engineering and economics as well as computer science and mathematics for around 250 years. Approximately 80 professors, 3,000 students and 1,100 employees enjoy short distances, a personal atmosphere and the varied landscape in the middle of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We are known for our close contact with students. The research-intensive university, with its excellent national and international network, is the most important economic factor in the region.
The Faculty of Engineering and Economics of the Clausthal University of Technology is seeking to appoint the Position of
University Professor (Salary Scale W3 NBesO) "Underground Mining and Depository" (m/f/d)
at the Institute of Geotechnology and Mineral Resources starting from 01.04.2028.
The recruitment requirements are based on § 25 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (Niedersächsisches Hochschulgesetz NHG).
You fit in with us if:
- In addition to a university degree in a natural science, engineering or economics program, you have an above-average doctorate and a habilitation or comparable achievements.
- You have experience in acquiring third-party funding [or industrial experience].
- You should be willing to teach courses in German and English as well as have enthusiasm, commitment and pedagogical and didactic qualities for teaching.
The individual to be appointed must be identified by outstanding research accomplishments in at least one of the following areas:
- Underground mining, support, and heading methods
- Mine planning
- Mining machinery (incl. automation, IoT and digitalization)
- Responsible / Sustainable Mining
- post-mining
- Safe closure technology
- Water and energy storage in underground spaces developed for mining purposes
The applicant must have experience in underground mining and be internationally oriented. In particular, experience in ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) as well as automation and post-mining is expected. Likewise, teaching in the basic mining subjects must be offered.
The position holder is expected to engage in interdisciplinary cooperation within the framework of the research priorities of Clausthal University of Technology, in particular in the interdisciplinary research field of "Raw-Materials Supply and Resource Efficiency".
This is what you can look forward to at TU Clausthal:
- The university stands for equal opportunities, diversity, internationality and family friendliness.
- Among other things, we offer support services for balancing family and career.
- On a campus surrounded by nature, researchers enjoy an atmosphere of open-mindedness, team spirit and active interdisciplinarity.
- We support our welcoming culture with an onboarding program.
- Continuing education and health promotion are also very important at Clausthal University of Technology.
Clausthal University of Technology strives to increase the proportion of female professors and therefore expressly encourages women to apply. At the same time, it values the diversity of skills of its employees in all areas of the university. We therefore welcome applications regardless of age, gender, nationality, origin and religion. Applications from severely disabled people are also expressly encouraged and will be given preference if equally qualified. A command of German for teaching and committee work is desirable.
Part-time employment can be made possible on request.
Applicants who have already reached the age of 50 at the time of the intended appointment and are not already employed as civil servants will generally be recruited as employees.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Applications in electronic form must be uploaded by 10.08.2026 on our web portal (link below).
The cover letter has therefore to be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Economics at Clausthal University of Technology, Prof. Dr. Armin Lohrengel.
Contact:
Further information is available from the Chairwoman of the Appointments Committee:
Prof. Dr. Ani Melkonyan-Gottschalk, Tel. +49 (0) 5323 72-6125, email: .
Please note our information on data protection in the application process at: