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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

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About Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology was only officially established in 2009, following the merger of the University of Karlsruhe and the Karlsruhe Research Center.

Its predecessor’s roots, however, stretch back much further. The University of Karlsruhe was established in 1825, while the KRC was founded as a nuclear research facility, previously called Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe, in 1956.

KIT has several campuses in Karlsruhe, the second biggest city in the sate of Baden-Württemberg. The north campus north is located in the town’s administrative district, while its south campus is in the heart of the city centre. 

Since 1902, the university has also been referred to as the Fridericiana, an homage to Grand Duke Friedrich I of Baden, who officially elevated the University of Karlsruhe to Hochschule status – making it a fully-fledged university in the late 19th century.

Many of the most significant inventions and innovations started life at KIT. Former students include Karl Friedrich Benz, the automobile engineer who designed the “Benz Patent Motorcar”, widely considered the first practical car; and Karl Ferdinand Braun, who developed the cathode ray tube commonly used in televisions.

The Institute can also lay claim to six Nobel laureates, including the 1909 winner for physics, Ferdinand Braun; Fritz Haber , who won the chemistry prize in 1918; and, most recently, Herman Staudinger who won for chemistry in 1953.

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is a member of the TU9 German Institutes of Technology, which represents the largest and most prestigious engineering and technology specialist universities in the country. It employees about 9,300 people, and hosts some 25,000 students.

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30 F : 70 M (1)
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25% (1)
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Students per staff
23.1 (1)
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19911 (1)

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Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (LMU)

Germany, Kirchheim bei Munchen

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Germany, Kirchheim bei Munchen


As one of Europe’s leading research universities, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) in Munich is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching. Building on its more than 500-year-long tradition, it offers a broad spectrum that covers all areas of knowledge within its 18 Faculties, ranging from the humanities, law, economics and social sciences, to medicine and the natural sciences. The Faculty of Languages and Literatures invites applications for a Professorship (W2) (6 years/tenure track)  of Comparative Literature and Literary Theory commencing as soon as possible. The applicant’s work in the field of Comparative Literature must be indicative of philological expertise in at least two different languages. Research interests in literary theory and/or aesthetics as well as literary multilingualism are required. A focus on English-language literature is also desirable. LMU Munich seeks to appoint a highly qualified junior academic to this professorship and, therefore, especially encourages early-career scholars to apply. Prerequisites for this position are a university degree and a doctoral degree or a comparable specific qualification, preferably in Comparative Literature. With an excellent record in research and teaching to date, prospective candidates will have demonstrated the potential for an outstanding academic career. The initial appointment will be for six years. After a minimum of three years, it can be converted into a permanent position pending a positive evaluation of the candidate’s performance in research and teaching as well as his or her personal aptitude and if all legal conditions are met. Under the terms of the LMU Academic Career Program“, in exceptional cases and subject to outstanding performance in research and teaching, the position may be converted from a W2 into a W3 Full Professorship at a later date. LMU Munich makes a point of providing newly appointed professors with various types of support, such as welcoming services and assistance for dual career couples. LMU Munich is an equal opportunity employer. The University continues to be very successful in increasing the number of female faculty members and strongly encourages applications from female candidates. LMU Munich intends to enhance the diversity of its faculty members. Furthermore, disabled candidates with essentially equal qualifications will be given preference. Please submit your application comprising a curriculum vitae, documentation of academic degrees and certificates as well as a list of publications and teaching to the Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Literatures, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1, D-80539 Munich, Germany), preferably via email in one single PDF-file to dekanat13@lmu.de, no later than 28 April 2026.

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR, Medical Genetics

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University of Helsinki

Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)

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University of Helsinki

Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)


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Southern Cross University

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Southern Cross University

Australia, Lismore


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$114,482 – $160,473 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation

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Demonstrator/Teaching Assistant in the Department of Psychology

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


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Posted

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UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

The University of Melbourne

Australia

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The University of Melbourne

Australia


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Salary

$87,266 - $ 118,416 p.a. plus 17% super

Posted

2 Apr 2026

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Subjects Taught at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

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Arts and Humanities

  • Architecture
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Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
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Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
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Life Sciences

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  • Sport Science

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
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  • Mathematics and Statistics
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