Professor of History of Science, Technology & Environment
Lead a joint professorship at LMU Munich and direct the research division at the Deutsches Museum.
Best for:Best for experienced historians of science and technology with museum leadership background and a strong publication record.
Overview
The Faculty of History and the Arts at LMU Munich and the Deutsches Museum invite applications for a joint professorship in the History of Science, Technology, and the Environment, combined with the role of Head of the Division of Research, Archives, and Library. The successful candidate will manage a team of approximately 60 employees, coordinate research activities at the museum, and foster close interdisciplinary cooperation with LMU Munich. Responsibilities include shaping the profile of the professorship, conducting independent research, teaching a light course load, and integrating techno-scientific history into exhibition and educational programs. Candidates are expected to possess an outstanding PhD, a strong academic track record, leadership experience, and expertise in material culture or digital humanities.
What you'll do
- Shape the conceptual, methodological, and substantive profile of the professorship
- Direct the Division of Research, Archives, and Library at the Deutsches Museum, overseeing approximately 60 employees
- Foster and intensify close cooperation between the Deutsches Museum and the Department of History at LMU Munich
- Engage in research and teaching at the Department of History, fulfilling a teaching load of 2 hours per week per semester
- Integrate research expertise into the Deutsches Museum's educational and exhibition programs
- Support early-career researchers, lead research teams, and develop innovative interdisciplinary projects
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or equivalent academic credentials
Language: German and/or English proficiency sufficient for university teaching and institutional leadership
Instruction: German and English
Publications: Proven track record of publication and independent research appropriate for a full professorship appointment
- Outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent academic credentials
- Proven track record of independent research and teaching at the level expected of a full professor
- Excellent knowledge of the History of Science and Technology (19th-21st centuries) and its material culture
- Ability to integrate expertise into museum research, educational, and exhibition programs
- Proficiency in digital curation techniques and analytical methods
- Experience in leading research teams and supporting early-career researchers
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-11
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, certificates, diplomas, and list of publications in electronic form to the Dean of the Faculty of History and the Arts via email.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Certificates
- Diplomas
- List of publications
Contact
Julia Burkhardt· Dean of the Faculty of History and the Arts
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