W2-Professorship Nutrition and Health

Around 7,000 young people study and conduct research in attractive degree programs at Trier University of Applied Sciences. We are the University of Applied Sciences with the most research and third-party funding in Rhineland-Palatinate. This means that we offer excellent conditions for carrying out projects with regional and national industry.

As of 01.03.2025, the following position is available in the Department of Civil and Supply Engineering + Food Technology at the main campus in Trier in the field of food technology:

W2-Professorship  - Nutrition and Health

The range of tasks of the professorship includes the assumption of teaching duties in the fields of dietetics, nutritional medicine and physiology as well as the biochemistry of nutrition. 

The focus will be on the health effects of food and students will be encouraged to think independently and innovatively and motivated by a strong practical orientation.

For this professorship, we are looking for a person with a proven track record in practical application and application-oriented research in as many of the above-mentioned teaching areas as possible. Relevant experience in the food industry or in corresponding institutes, a confirmed pedagogical and didactic aptitude and the ability and willingness to teach basic courses in German and English are required.

In addition, a willingness to work in interdisciplinary cooperation with other departments and to participate in the committees of the self-administration is expected.

Experience in the field of beverages and liquid food formulations is an advantage due to the department's focus on this area. With regard to existing cooperation at home and abroad, experience in national and international committees is desirable.

As a department, we offer a professional, collegial and supportive environment with plenty of scope for carrying out applied research and transfer projects in line with your own interests.          

In addition, Trier University of Applied Sciences as a whole offers various innovative and future-oriented research opportunities as well as international and interdisciplinary cooperation possibilities. The university provides all its employees with a comprehensive range of further education opportunities. It is also certified as a family-friendly university and offers a wide range of childcare services as well as support and advice from its Family Service and Dual Career Service. 

The state of Rhineland-Palatinate and Trier University requests a teaching concept in which a high level of presence is expected at the university location.

In addition to the broad requirements outlined in employment law, specific minimum standards must be met in the workplace.

1. A completed university degree in nutritional sciences, food sciences, human medicine, biology or a similar field of study  is required,
2. Demonstrated pedagogical aptitude, typically evidenced through experience in teaching, training, or relevant further education in higher education didactics.
3. A strong aptitude for academic work, usually proven by a qualified doctorate.
4. Remarkable achievements in applying or developing scientific knowledge and methods in a professional context for at least five years, with a minimum of three years of this experience gained outside the academic sector.

Eligibility for a lifetime civil servant appointment is contingent upon meeting the applicable legal criteria.

Trier University of Applied Sciences promotes equal opportunities for all employees and sees diversity as a great asset. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applications from women. Severely disabled persons and persons with disabilities with equal status according to § 2 para. 3 SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if they are suitable (please enclose proof).

Please direct any questions to the Chairman of the Appointment Committee, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marc Regier regier@hochschule-trier.de

Please send your application with the usual documents (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, certificates, proof of academic and professional career, short informative outline of teaching and research profile) in writing in electronic form (as a summarized PDF file, named with the first name and surname, e.g. thomas-meier.pdf) to the President of Trier University of Applied Sciences by 30.06.2024. The file must be stored on the secure platform Seafile of the universities of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate:

https://seafile.rlp.net/u/d/c5b3ab38da3e4eed97a2/

President of Trier University of Applied Sciences, P.O. Box 1826, D-54208 Trier