TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

You (m/f/x) will represent the field of Logistics Management in research and teaching, and will provide impetus for the sustainable design of logistics processes and value chains. Thereby you will make a significant contribution to the sustainable development of the economy and society, combining practical research with future-oriented teaching. You will teach Business Administration courses in the faculty’s bachelor’s, master’s and diploma programs. The duties of the professorship also include an active participation in academic self-administration and in the committees of the Faculty of Business and Economics and the TUD.

You hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Business Management with a background in Logistics Management or closely related fields. We expect excellent academic achievements in Business Administration with a focus on internal Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management, which are demonstrated through the publication of papers in top international journals and presentations at scientific conferences. We are looking for a researcher with a proven track record in international as well as interdisciplinary networks. In accordance with the focus of the Faculty of Business and Economics, you are expected to engage in applied research, based on both theoretical and quantitative findings. Profound knowledge in the application of operations research methods or empirical-quantitative research methods is required. Experience in handling or initiating projects related to sustainable logistics management and closed-loop supply chain management is expressly welcome.

We are looking for a person whose activities are clearly aligned with the teaching and research area Operations and Logistics Management of the faculty and are particularly related to industrial engineering. We expect good didactical and teaching skills as well as the ability and willingness to offer advanced courses in English and the introductory course on Investing and Finance. We expect experience and your willingness to participate in academic self-administration as well as in acquiring third-party funding. In particular, you should have experience in working on projects together with representatives of other disciplines (especially engineering, transport sciences or computer science). Proficiency in German is not a prerequisite for appointment. However, we expect you to acquire sufficient language skills in German to conduct teaching and administrative tasks in German language within two years of appointment. The requirements for appointment, the official duties and the administrative status are governed by §§ 59, 69, 71 of the Institutions of Higher Education Act in the Free State of Saxony (SächsHSG) and the Regulations on Duties and Responsibilities of Institutes of Higher Education (HSDAVO).

If you have further questions, please contact the head of the appointment committee, Prof. Dr. Dominik Möst (phone: +49 351 463-33297, email: dominik.moest@tu-dresden.de).

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career Service. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment. If you have any questions about these topics, please contact the Equal Opportunities Officer of the Faculty of Business and Economics (Mrs. Dr. Martina Pieperhoff, phone: +49 351 463-36384) or the Representative of Employees with Disabilities (Mr. Roberto Lemmrich, phone: +49 351 463-33175).

We look forward to receiving your application by November 27, 2025 (time stamp on the email server or the stamped arrival date of the University Central Mail Service of TUD applies).
Please attach the following documents to your letter of application: a CV, description of your academic career, list of publications, teaching activities and successfully acquired third-party funded, teaching evaluation results (preferably of the last three years) and a copy of the certificate for the highest academic degree.
We kindly ask you to submit your application by email. Please use the SecureMail Portal of TUD (https://securemail.tu-dresden.de) and send your documents in a single PDF document to: dekanat.ww@tu-dresden.de. If you are applying by regular mail, please also attach your application documents in electronic form (CD or USB thumb drive) and send them to: TU Dresden, Fakultät Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Dekan, Prof. Dr. Michael Schefczyk, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany.

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