Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest and most renowned private universities in Germany and has been state-recognized since 1971. The departments - Chemistry & Biology, Health & Social Sciences, Design, Business & Media - illustrate the diversity practiced at Hochschule Fresenius, as do its nine locations throughout Germany: Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Heidelberg, Idstein, Cologne, Munich and Wiesbaden.

The more than 120 innovative Bachelor's and Master's degree programs as well as training and further education courses cover a wide range of subjects. Students can study full-time and part-time on campus or via flexible distance learning.

The interplay between teaching, research and practice is at the heart of the educational concept at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences. Students receive an academic education at the highest level, in which they constantly test and expand their theoretical knowledge in an application context. The degree programs are designed in close cooperation with partners from business and society and are geared towards the future requirements of the job market.

To strengthen our team at the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in Idstein, we are looking for a full-time position (40 hours per week) starting July 1, 2025:

Professor for Green Chemistry (m/f/d).

1.Teaching and Supervision:

• Conducting lectures and courses in chemistry, green chemistry, sustainable chemical processes, and related topics at the bachelor's and master's level
• Supervising final theses (bachelor’s and master’s)
• Developing new teaching formats that combine sustainable chemistry and innovative didactic approaches, such as project work, e-learning, or laboratory courses

2. Research:

• Establishing and leading a research program in Green Chemistry, with a particular focus on sustainable synthesis pathways, renewable resources, or circular economy
• Publishing research results in high-ranking international journals and presenting at scientific conferences
• Securing third-party funding (e.g., from the DFG, EU funding programs, or industry partners) to support research projects

3. Networking and Collaborations:

• Establishing collaborations with industry partners to develop sustainable solutions for chemical processes and products
• Cooperating with other faculties and universities to promote interdisciplinary research approaches in Green Chemistry and sustainability
• Facilitating knowledge transfer between academia, industry, and society

4. Innovation and Sustainability:

• Developing and implementing concepts to integrate sustainability into chemical education and research processes
• Raising awareness of sustainable chemistry within the university community through workshops, lectures, or student projects

5. Academic Administration:

• Contributing to the further development of the chemistry study programs with a particular focus on sustainability and environmental protection
• Participating in committees and academic commissions at Hochschule Fresenius

6. Mentoring and Community Building:

• Supporting and mentoring students in study programs, internships, and research projects
• Establishing and fostering an active Green Chemistry community within and beyond the university

• Demonstrable expertise in at least one of the following areas: Safe and Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD), Circular Economy, Chemical Production from Biological Resources, Chemical Recycling
• In-depth knowledge of analytical chemistry and process analytical chemistry
• Experience with modern analytical methods, e.g., spectroscopic techniques, chromatographic methods, mass spectrometry, or inline and online process controls
• Experience with substance assessment methods is desirable
• Willingness to explore and implement new technologies for the transformation of the chemical industry
• Proven success in securing third-party funding
• Experience in leading and conducting cooperative research projects
• Established international and relevant network in the field of sustainable chemistry
• Regular publication in high-ranking scientific journals in the fields of Green Chemistry, Sustainability, or Process Chemistry
• Teaching experience in chemistry, preferably Green Chemistry, at the bachelor's and master's level
• Proven experience in supervising bachelor's, master's, and doctoral theses in relevant subject areas
• Fluent English skills (C1 level)
• Good German language skills or willingness to acquire them in the short term
• Interest in collaborating with industrial partners and in founding spin-offs or startups
• Willingness and commitment to establishing an independent research area at Hochschule Fresenius
• Mandatory: At least three years of non-university professional experience or habilitation
• PhD in Chemistry or a relevant field of Green Chemistry

• Diverse responsibilities with a lot of creative potential in a meaningful environment
• A secure job in a future-oriented, highly successful and dynamic company
• A friendly and supportive corporate culture, an open working environment, peer-to-peer communication, and the promotion of the team spirit, e.g. through company events and flat hierarchies
• Live more sustainably, e.g. with our bike leasing program
• Employer-financed “Deutschlandticket”
• Support in balancing work and private lifeHome office in form of mobile working
• Family service
• 30 paid vacation days
• Health promotion at work, including a cooperation with fitness providers
• Discounted offers and a wide range of additional benefits, e.g. company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, and corporate benefits

Please send your application, including full documents and quoting reference number 2025-0194, to bewerbung@crf-education.com.

If you have any questions, please contact our applicant service Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on +49 221-921512-781.

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