Professorship for Applied Quantitative Methods (m/f/d)

(Ref: Analytics & Sustainability)

The Position at XU:

At XU, we create explorers who drive sustainable change. We are looking for a methodologist who bridges the gap between data and business decisions. Your focus will be on making sustainability measurable and optimizing industrial processes through numbers. Embedded in our AI-core learning environment, you will empower students to use analytics for real impact in a digital world.

Key Responsibilities:

You will assume duties in teaching, research, and academic self-administration in accordance with § 42 and § 43 BbgHG.

• Teaching & Student Supervision: Teaching modules in the study program in classroom, blended, and online formats. This includes module responsibility, examination acceptance, and student supervision.

• Program Development: Active participation in the further development of study programs, quality assurance, and accreditation procedures. This involves the conception, creation, and adaptation of teaching and learning materials.

• Research & Transfer: Development of a distinct personal research profile and publication of results. You will initiate, expand, and maintain cooperation with partners in industry and research.

• Administration: Active participation in academic administration, committee work, and student recruitment events.

Teaching Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for teaching modules such as:

• Quantitative Methods (Sustainability/Industry)

• Sustainability Metrics & Performance Measurement

• Impact Data Management

• Descriptive & Prescriptive Analytics

• Technology Monitoring

• Data Knowledge for Sustainable Business

Your Profile & Research Focus:

While a broad understanding of the field is expected, we seek a candidate who can deepen at least one of the following core areas:

• Sustainability Metrics: Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA), carbon footprinting, and impact data.

• Industrial Analytics: Operations Research (OR), simulation, and process optimization.

• Business Intelligence: Descriptive and prescriptive analytics, dashboarding.

• Risk & Strategy: Modeling resilience, technology assessment, and decision-making.

Requirements (§ 43 BbgHG):

• Completed university degree and a PhD (magna cum laude or equivalent).

• Pedagogical aptitude for teaching in English.

• Minimum of 3 years professional experience, of which at least 2 years were spent outside the university sector.

• Relevant practical experience in analytics, consulting, sustainability management, or industrial engineering.

• Experience in acquiring third-party funding is considered an asset.

What We Offer:

• Start Date: Ideally Summer Semester 2026.

• A permanent employment contract (part-time min. 50% or full-time).

• A versatile, innovative, and international work environment in cooperation with renowned partner universities.

• Lean hierarchies in a dynamic, entrepreneurial university environment.

• Responsibility, creative freedom, and the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Join XU:

Help us shape the digital future. We offer a creative, interdisciplinary environment, the freedom to develop new curricula, and strong industry networks.

Apply Now:

Please address your application to our President, Filipe de Castro Soeiro, and submit it via email including your CV, publication list, and proof of professional practice.