The challenges posed by climate change, digitalization, and demographic shifts call for fundamental structural adjustments. The Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems actively drives this societal transformation through its teaching, research, and knowledge transfer. Key areas of focus include the energy transition, mobility, water management, climate adaptation strategies, open space and landscape planning, as well as digital innovation.
TH Köln has established the Centre for Innovation with Nature (CEIN), a research and transfer infrastructure dedicated to enhancing climate resilience and promoting sustainable resource management. Serving as a transdisciplinary real-world laboratory in the Rhineland region, CEIN fosters innovation and advances the development of a European model region for energy and resource security.
Professorship Energy Infrastructure Planning
W 2 | unlimited | full time | Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems | Campus Deutz
Your area of work
The successful candidate will represent the field of energy infrastructure planning in both research and teaching. Responsibilities include offering courses in the Bachelor's program "Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems" and the internationally oriented Master's program "Renewable Energy Management" at the Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems.
Teaching activities cover general energy infrastructure as well as innovative planning of future energy infrastructure systems within the context of the energy transition at all levels (local, regional, and beyond). Additionally, instruction will focus on specific methods of infrastructure planning for energy generation, supply, and utilization, with particular emphasis on the technical-spatial planning of energy systems. Both teaching and research should consider energy system modeling within the broader context of infrastructure and spatial planning in relation to the energy transition.
The faculty seeks a committed individual capable of delivering courses in both German and English. Research activities are expected to enhance the profile of the faculty and TH Köln, while also actively contributing to the acquisition of third-party funding. An ideal candidate pursues a transdisciplinary approach and contributes to existing collaborations, particularly in the context of structural change in the Rhenish region as well as at an international level. Furthermore, active participation in the self-governance of TH Köln and willingness to assume responsibilities and leadership roles are required.
The successful candidate will represent the field of energy infrastructure planning in both research and teaching. Responsibilities include offering courses in the Bachelor's program "Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems" and the internationally oriented Master's program "Renewable Energy Management" at the Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems.
Teaching activities cover general energy infrastructure as well as innovative planning of future energy infrastructure systems within the context of the energy transition at all levels (local, regional, and beyond). Additionally, instruction will focus on specific methods of infrastructure planning for energy generation, supply, and utilization, with particular emphasis on the technical-spatial planning of energy systems. Both teaching and research should consider energy system modeling within the broader context of infrastructure and spatial planning in relation to the energy transition.
The faculty seeks a committed individual capable of delivering courses in both German and English. Research activities are expected to enhance the profile of the faculty and TH Köln, while also actively contributing to the acquisition of third-party funding. An ideal candidate pursues a transdisciplinary approach and contributes to existing collaborations, particularly in the context of structural change in the Rhenish region as well as at an international level. Furthermore, active participation in the self-governance of TH Köln and willingness to assume responsibilities and leadership roles are required.
Your profile
The successful candidate holds a university degree in an engineering or natural science discipline, a doctorate, and possesses at least five years of professional experience, including a minimum of three years outside the academic sector, specifically in the planning of energy infrastructure systems, preferably within the local to regional context of the German energy transition. In addition, indepth knowledge of energy system modeling is required.
Experience in managing international energy projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders involved in the energy transition is expected. The candidate should have prior teaching experience and demonstrate a willingness to implement modern educational didactic approaches, particularly research-based and co-creative learning. The ability to align strategic thinking and actions with the long-term goals of the university and to reliably develop solutions within a team environment is essential.
The successful candidate holds a university degree in an engineering or natural science discipline, a doctorate, and possesses at least five years of professional experience, including a minimum of three years outside the academic sector, specifically in the planning of energy infrastructure systems, preferably within the local to regional context of the German energy transition. In addition, indepth knowledge of energy system modeling is required.
Experience in managing international energy projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders involved in the energy transition is expected. The candidate should have prior teaching experience and demonstrate a willingness to implement modern educational didactic approaches, particularly research-based and co-creative learning. The ability to align strategic thinking and actions with the long-term goals of the university and to reliably develop solutions within a team environment is essential.
We foster a culture of empowerment and cooperation. International science standards, gender equality and inclusion are the guiding principles of our human resources development. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and seek to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Thus, applications from women are given priority in case of equal suitability, qualification and professional expertise in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz). Disabled persons and persons with comparable status are also given preference in case of equal suitability.
Further information regarding the job profile, appointment process and application is available here.
Further information regarding the job profile, appointment process and application is available here.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Application deadline: Dez 30, 2025
Application deadline: Dez 30, 2025
Your contact person for questions about the procedure:
Claudia Gippert
T: +49 221-8275-3152
www.th-koeln.de/jobvacancies
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Claudia Gippert
T: +49 221-8275-3152
www.th-koeln.de/jobvacancies
Legal notice
