Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus
PROFESSORSHIP (W3) Primary Education/ Primary School Pedagogy
Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus, Germantown, Ohio, United States
Organisation/Company Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus Department Referat Personalangelegenheiten Research Field Other Educational sciences » Education Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 31 Oct 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) 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
Offer Description Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus–Senftenberg (BTU)
combines cutting-edge research and knowledge transfer at an international level, creating an interdisciplinary innovation network and establishing itself as a centre of excellence for science and technology. Together with its renowned partners, BTU forms the Lausitz Science Network – an alliance of research institutions committed to strengthening and enhancing the visibility of the science region of Cottbus–Senftenberg. Through innovative research and new formats in teaching and learning, BTU actively shapes the future: contributing academic knowledge and practical solutions to address major future challenges and transformation processes. The university consolidates its strengths across faculties and institutes within four profile areas: “Energy Transition and Decarbonisation”, “Health and Life Sciences”, “Global Change and Transformation Processes”, and “Artificial Intelligence and Sensor Technology”.
BTU offers its students on both the Cottbus and Senftenberg campuses a high-quality education, individual support, and the opportunity to learn with curiosity and openness in a collaborative and democratic environment. The diversity of our academic staff and student body fosters innovation and progress.
The
Faculty of Human Sciences
is seeking to appoint a:
PROFESSORSHIP (W3) Primary Education/ Primary School Pedagogy
In accordance with § 43 (1), Nos. 1 to 4a of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (BbgHG), applicants must fulfil the following criteria:
a relevant academic degree (Master’s / State Examination), preferably in Primary Education or a comparable field,
proven teaching aptitude
outstanding capability for academic work, typically demonstrated through the quality of the doctoral thesis and
a habilitation or equivalent academic achievements.
In addition, at least two years of school teaching experience, or a comparably relevant professional background, is required as stipulated in § 43 (3) BbgHG.
Applicants are also expected to demonstrate:
a track record in securing third-party research funding and managing externally funded projects,
a strong publication record in recognised academic journals,
research topics relevant to the DFG (German Research Foundation) or comparable international funding bodies,
the ability to deliver high-quality teaching across all academic levels, from undergraduate to doctoral supervision, and to mentor early-career researchers,
experience and commitment to academic self-governance and contributing to faculty development.
Languages GERMAN Level Excellent
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Additional Information
fair and transparent appointment negotiations,
attractive working conditions in a city with high quality of life and in relative proximity to Berlin, Dresden, and Leipzig,
a dynamically developing research environment,
support for relocation to the vicinity of the workplace,
comprehensive support through the dual-career and family services and
an attractive salary including a performance-related component, subject to negotiation.
Work Location(s) Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) Country Germany State/Province Brandenburg City Senftenberg Postal Code 01968 Street Universitätsplatz 1 Geofield
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Offer Description Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus–Senftenberg (BTU)
combines cutting-edge research and knowledge transfer at an international level, creating an interdisciplinary innovation network and establishing itself as a centre of excellence for science and technology. Together with its renowned partners, BTU forms the Lausitz Science Network – an alliance of research institutions committed to strengthening and enhancing the visibility of the science region of Cottbus–Senftenberg. Through innovative research and new formats in teaching and learning, BTU actively shapes the future: contributing academic knowledge and practical solutions to address major future challenges and transformation processes. The university consolidates its strengths across faculties and institutes within four profile areas: “Energy Transition and Decarbonisation”, “Health and Life Sciences”, “Global Change and Transformation Processes”, and “Artificial Intelligence and Sensor Technology”.
BTU offers its students on both the Cottbus and Senftenberg campuses a high-quality education, individual support, and the opportunity to learn with curiosity and openness in a collaborative and democratic environment. The diversity of our academic staff and student body fosters innovation and progress.
The
Faculty of Human Sciences
is seeking to appoint a:
PROFESSORSHIP (W3) Primary Education/ Primary School Pedagogy
In accordance with § 43 (1), Nos. 1 to 4a of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (BbgHG), applicants must fulfil the following criteria:
a relevant academic degree (Master’s / State Examination), preferably in Primary Education or a comparable field,
proven teaching aptitude
outstanding capability for academic work, typically demonstrated through the quality of the doctoral thesis and
a habilitation or equivalent academic achievements.
In addition, at least two years of school teaching experience, or a comparably relevant professional background, is required as stipulated in § 43 (3) BbgHG.
Applicants are also expected to demonstrate:
a track record in securing third-party research funding and managing externally funded projects,
a strong publication record in recognised academic journals,
research topics relevant to the DFG (German Research Foundation) or comparable international funding bodies,
the ability to deliver high-quality teaching across all academic levels, from undergraduate to doctoral supervision, and to mentor early-career researchers,
experience and commitment to academic self-governance and contributing to faculty development.
Languages GERMAN Level Excellent
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Additional Information
fair and transparent appointment negotiations,
attractive working conditions in a city with high quality of life and in relative proximity to Berlin, Dresden, and Leipzig,
a dynamically developing research environment,
support for relocation to the vicinity of the workplace,
comprehensive support through the dual-career and family services and
an attractive salary including a performance-related component, subject to negotiation.
Work Location(s) Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) Country Germany State/Province Brandenburg City Senftenberg Postal Code 01968 Street Universitätsplatz 1 Geofield
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