Our Profile:
The German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) was established in collaboration with RWTH Aachen University in 2007, in Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. GUtech's vision is to become the leading university of technology in the region, thus defining the highest standards in teaching and research. Through its affiliation with RWTH Aachen University, the German University of Technology in Oman aims at educating highly qualified and responsible-minded students according to German standards and with a firm grounding in Omani heritage.
With 30,000 students, 10,000 employees and its emphasis on innovative research, RWTH Aachen University is one of the leading universities of technology in Europe. Its teaching and research are characterised by a distinctly international, practice-oriented and interdisciplinary approach. RWTH Aachen University was recently awarded the title of University of Excellence, within the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments to promote science and research at German universities.

Our Vacancies:
GUtech invites applications for the following positions:

Professors in Applied Geosciences
The Department of Applied Geosciences at GUtech is seeking to appoint:

- Two Professors at Associate to Full Professor level, according to qualification. We are looking for individuals with demonstrated excellence in teaching at undergraduate and higher level, and research interests broadly related to petroleum geoscience, applied hydrogeology or economic geology. For information please contact Prof. J.L. Urai,, Inaugural Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, j.urai@ged.rwth-aachen.de.

Your Duties:
Your duties will include teaching undergraduate courses and contribute to the development of postgraduate courses at MSc-/PhD-level in consultation with the Head of Department and close collaboration with the Profes-sors at RWTH Aachen University. The language of instruction at GUtech is English. Emphasis will be given to the candidates' potential to develop their own externally funded research programmes.

Your Profile:
Full Professor
Applicants must hold a PhD degree, more than 6 years of teaching and research experience, or a habilitation or equivalent work experience. Candidates are expected to be outstanding, internationally recognised researchers and exceptional teachers. There should be evidence that the candidate excels at all levels of teaching including under- and post-graduate courses as well as thesis supervision.

Associate Professor
Applicants must hold a PhD degree and up to 6 or more years of teaching and research experience, or a habilita-tion or equivalent work experience. Candidates are expected to be internationally recognised researchers and successful teachers. There should be evidence that the candidate excels at all levels of teaching including under- and post-graduate courses as well as thesis supervision.

Our Offer:
GUtech offers an international and dynamic environment with an extensive research network provided by RWTH Aachen University. A committee comprising of RWTH academic staff will select the top applicants and nominate them for faculty positions at GUtech. The employer will be the German University of Technology in Oman.

The appointment is initially for 4 years and renewable, dependent on a positive performance review. The salary is internationally competitive. Offers are subject to receiving Omani teaching and labour permits, which will be ar-ranged by the University. The successful candidates are expected to take up employment between July-October 2008.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a description of research interests, a statement of teaching experience, copies of relevant certificates, a selection of student evaluations of teaching (if available), and 2-3 reference letters to:

The Rektor of RWTH Aachen University, Prof. Dr. Burkhard Rauhut, GUtech applications, Templergraben 55, D-52062 Aachen, Germany, rektorat@rwth-aachen.de. Closing date for applications is 5.5.2008.

GUtech is committed to a non-discriminatory culture that welcomes any gender, and people from all ethnic, geo-graphic and racial backgrounds. The University promotes ethical principles and practices, and encourages a cul-ture of tolerance and harmony.