Full Professor of Structural Engineering

BOKU University seeks to appoint a Full Professor of Structural Engineering with 1st October 2027. The position is offered in accordance with §98 of the 2002 Universities Act in the form of an ongoing contract.

BOKU University, the „Alma Mater Viridis”, is the University of Sustainability and Life Sciences. It is BOKU's task to make a key contribution to the conservation and protection of resources for future generations through its wide variety of expertise. Combining natural sciences, engineering plus social and economic sciences, its aim is to increase knowledge of the ecologically and economically sustainable use of natural resources. With 10,000 students and over 3,000 staff members, BOKU is one of Europe’s leading life science universities.

The Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure (LAWI, https://boku.ac.at/en/lawi) stands for interdisciplinary and sustainable research and teaching focused on the design of resilient living environments and the responsible use of resources. By integrating engineering, natural, planning, and social sciences, the department develops innovative solutions for climate change, biodiversity, natural hazards, as well as sustainable infrastructure and circular systems.

A particular focus of the professorship at the Institute of Structural Engineering lies on structural detailing and the practical implementation of sustainable infrastructure structures, such as bridges, tunnels, protective structures, shells, and containment structures, taking into account digital planning processes, artificial intelligence, and resource-efficient, circular construction materials and methods.

The candidate shall take a leading role in the design, modelling, and cross-material structural design of engineering structures using innovative, conventional and recycled construction materials as well as circular-compatible connection and fastening systems. The objective is the innovative development of new infrastructure solutions as well as the sustainable upgrading and further development of existing structures. The approach combines structural design with cross-material system solutions for infrastructure systems with long service lives.

Conducting theoretical and practical, subject-specific courses in German and English, as well as supervising bachelor’s and master’s theses and dissertations, are also among the duties of the professorship.

Further tasks include involvement in public relations and third mission, participation in relevant focus and cooperation programs as well as active participation in the self-administration of BOKU University.

Job specifications:

• Venia docendi or international equivalent or an subject-relevant academic qualification, that is equivalent to a habilitation.
• Relevant, established international research experience, national and international reputation and networking skills.
• Solid, relevant practical experience.
• Excellent publication record in the field.
• Experience in the acquisition, implementation and management of research projects.
• Relevant experience and competence in teaching, guidance in scientific work, as well as the supervision of junior scientists (PhD students).
• Experience in teaching courses in German and English.
• Co-operation with national and international research institutions as well as with relevant partners from public administration and industry.
• Management and leadership skills, including skills in gender and diversity management, inclusiveness and accessibility in communication; communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills and good German skills or a willingness to learn German during the first two years.

For more information about this position, please contact the Head of Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure, Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. Gernot Stöglehner, phone: +43 1 47654 85501, e-mail: gernot.stoeglehner@boku.ac.at.

Your application:

Please include the following documents with your application:

• Brief explanation of why you believe yourself to be particularly suitable for this position (max. 1 page A4)
• CV including mandatory indication of the ORCID and details of professional, teaching and research activities (including a teaching portfolio – further information is available at http://short.boku.ac.at/teachingportfolio)
• Draft concept for research and teaching; presentation of planned research priorities (max. 4 pages A4)
• List of publications (referenced / not referenced), presentations and projects
• Copies of 5 recent publications that you consider particularly important

Please submit your application as a single PDF file (LastName_FirstName.pdf) containing the information mentioned below in English via e-mail to the Rectorate of BOKU University (berufungen@boku.ac.at) no later than 31st October 2026.

By submitting the application, you also agree to the participation of an external recruitment consultant in the selection process.

BOKU University is seeking to increase the number of its female faculty members and therefore, qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Women are given priority when qualifications are equal, except in cases where there are outweighing factors concerning another candidate.

People with disabilities and appropriate qualifications are specifically encouraged to apply.

The employment contract is classified as group A1 of the collective agreement for university employees. Minimum gross yearly salary: € 93,986; the actual annual gross salary is subject to negotiation.

More information on this position and about BOKU and this department can be found on the website: https://boku.ac.at/