University Professorship of scale W3 NBesO in Solar Energy Research combined ma

Organisation/Company Leibniz Universität Hannover Department Dezernat 2 - Personal und Recht - 21.23 - Research Field Physics » Electronics Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Other Positions Final date to receive applications 31 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

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.

Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) and the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) invite applications for the following starting as soon as possible:

University Professorship of salary scale W3 NBesO in Solar Energy Research combined with the management and administration of the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH)

The Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) is one of Europe's leading research institutions in the field of solar energy research. With a current staff of approximately 160, it conducts application-oriented research and development in the fields of photovoltaics and solar system technology. The ISFH also supports the solar industry with technological developments and cutting‑edge research services. ISFH is organized as a non‑university research institute of the state of Lower Saxony in the legal form of a non‑profit limited liability company.

The Position

The position holder will be responsible for the management and administration of the ISFH and will shape the scientific and economic success and future viability of the institute. In addition to the topical research focus, this includes responsibility for project acquisition, the transfer of research results to industry, and the personnel and organizational development of the institute. This is an early replacement of the current holder of the position, Prof.

Dr. Rolf Brendel. Joint management is planned for the transition phase until Prof. Brendel’s retirement. The appointment to the management position will be made by the State of Lower Saxony in accordance with a fixed‑term management position for five years, with further extensions anticipated.

The successful candidate will be appointed to a permanent professorship at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Leibniz University Hannover, in accordance with a joint appointment with ISFH based on the Jülich model. Simultaneously, the incumbent will be granted leave of absence from LUH to perform the duties at the ISFH. The cooperation between the ISFH and Leibniz University Hannover will be strengthened through personal membership in the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, and possible additional memberships in other faculties, as well as through participation in teaching (in the amount of 2 LVS) and in joint research projects.

Your Profile

We are looking for a scientifically excellent, team‑oriented, and committed leader who can represent modern solar energy research with high international visibility. Specialization in a current field of research is desirable — for example, solar cell development based on metal halide perovskites, photovoltaic production technology, or solar system technology.

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications in particular:

• Several years of comprehensive leadership experience in the context of research and development
• Proven scientific record in a current field of solar energy research
• Experience in the successful acquisition of competitive third‑party funding and in the implementation of third‑party funded projects
• High degree of international visibility
• Demonstrated experience in networks/alliances, including networks with industry
• Experience in promoting excellent junior scientists

What we can offer you

ISFH and LUH offer excellent…