Full Professor (W2) – Open Science

About the role

The Department of Library and Information Science at Humboldt University invites applications for a W2 Full Professorship in Open Science, commencing on 1 October 2026. The position focuses on the digital transformation of scholarly information infrastructures and the sociotechnical processes that underpin Open Science.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead research programmes on information infrastructures, research data management, open access and digital scholarly communication.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Library and Information Science, supervising bachelor, master and doctoral students.
• Secure and manage third‑party funded research projects.
• Contribute to departmental governance and academic self‑governance activities.
• Collaborate with research libraries, policy bodies and external partners to shape Open Science standards and practices.

Required profile

• Completed doctoral degree with habilitation or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated research excellence in Open Science, research data management, open access, digital scholarly communication or related fields.
• Proven experience in higher‑education teaching and supervision.
• Successful track record in acquiring external research funding.
• Willingness to engage in internal academic self‑governance.

Required skills