Professorship Photonics for Quantum Systems
W3 Professorship Photonics for Quantum Systems (m/f/x; Reference no.: W2830)
Institution: Saarland University, Department of Systems Engineering, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology – Saarbrücken Campus
About the Position:
This professorship connects academic research with industrial applications in next-generation quantum-technology hardware by leveraging photonic technologies to develop distributed, highly integrated and miniaturized quantum systems for computing, information processing and communications. At the same time, the professorship encompasses photonics in information and communication technologies at the intersection of quantum and classical engineering disciplines, thereby offering a broad spectrum of applications and opportunities for collaboration.
You will be involved in developing and shaping study programmes in systems engineering and in quantum engineering. The language of instruction is typically English, but German is preferred for basic courses. We expect you either to have sufficient proficiency to teach in both languages or be willing to acquire this level of proficiency within an appropriate period.
The appointment will be made in accordance with the general provisions of German public sector employment law. Please refer to Section 41 of the Saarland Higher Education Act (SHSG, current version available at: at https://recht.saarland.de/bssl/document/jlr-HSchulGSLrahmen).
You will have an excellent international reputation in the field of integrated photonic technologies for quantum applications with a strong record of high-quality publications in relevant areas.
A university degree in engineering or a related discipline in the natural sciences (particularly physics) and a doctorate (PhD or equivalent) evidencing research of high originality and significance are required, as is evidence of teaching at university level.
Additional selection criteria include a strong track record of securing external research funding – ideally with leadership roles in collaborative research programmes or centres (e.g. as coordinator or principal investigator) – international experience, the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary settings, and experience of academic administrative and committee work.
Experience in and an understanding of university-level teaching, a commitment to contribute innovative teaching concepts at all academic levels (Bachelor-s, Master-s and doctoral), dedicated supervision of students, and support for early career researchers will be considered an advantage.
Saarland University views internationalization as a process spanning all aspects of university life. We therefore expect members of our professorial staff to promote and foster further internationalization. Special support will be provided for projects that expand collaboration within existing international cooperative networks, e.g. projects with partners in the European University Alliance Transform4Europe (www.transform4europe.eu) or the University of the Greater Region (www.uni-gr.eu).
In accordance with the objectives of its gender equality plan, Saarland University is actively seeking to increase the proportion of women in this field. Qualified women candidates are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Preferential consideration will be given to applications from disabled candidates of equal eligibility. Furthermore, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of nationality, ethnic heritage or social background, religious beliefs, personal beliefs or values, age, sexual orientation or identity.
Please complete the application form in Saarland University’s online application portal at www.uni-saarland.de/berufungen and submit it with your application documents by no later than 28 May 2026. Application documents must be uploaded as a single PDF file (max. size 10 MB) and should include the following documents in the order specified:
– Curriculum vitae, certificates, credentials, list of publications
– Three selected publications with a short summary of their impact on your research profile
– Presentation of research strategy
– List of courses taught
– Descriptive statement on teaching strategy and philosophy
– Details of external funding
– Three references (contact details only, no reference letters required)
– Proof of disability if you declared a disability in your application
– If you hold a university degree from a foreign university, please provide proof of equivalence from Germany-s Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) if available. If you have not yet requested proof of equivalence from ZAB, you must submit proof at a later date if so requested.
Questions about the position should be addressed to Prof. Michael Möller (m.moeller@eus.uni-saarland.de). For more information on the Center for Quantum Technologies (QuTe), please contact Prof. Moritz Weber (email: weber@math.uni-sb.de).
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