On April 23, 2026, the Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg (HSU/UniBw H) announced a permanent full-time W3 professorship in Business Administration, specifically in Technology and Innovation Management. The position, identified by reference number WiSo-0226, is part of the Higher Service career track and falls under the Science and Technology field of work. Applications are due by May 25, 2026, and should be directed to Univ.-Prof. Dr. Duschek.
The role is based at the university’s Hamburg campus located at Holstenhofweg 85, 22043. According to the official announcement, the successful candidate will be expected to conduct research in technology and innovation management that connects with social and organizational science discussions. The professorship emphasizes examining the organizational, economic, and societal conditions shaping internal and external technology and innovation processes.
This appointment reflects the growing integration of technological advancement with managerial strategy in public and defense-related academic institutions. As part of the Bundeswehr University system, HSU/UniBw H focuses on providing education and research that supports both civilian and military sectors, particularly in areas requiring interdisciplinary expertise in technology governance and innovation policy.
The professorship falls within the broader academic discipline of Technology and Innovation Management, a field concerned with how organizations develop, implement, and benefit from new technologies. It involves analyzing innovation cycles, technology transfer, intellectual property strategies, and the alignment of research and development with corporate goals. Professionals in this area often work at the intersection of engineering, business strategy, and public policy.
Within German academia, W3 professorships represent the highest salary grade (Besoldungsgruppe W3) for university professors, indicating a senior, tenured position with significant responsibilities in research, teaching, and academic administration. Such roles typically require a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, successful acquisition of third-party funding, and demonstrated leadership in academic communities.
The Helmut-Schmidt-Universität, founded in 1973 and renamed in 2003 after the former German Chancellor, operates as one of two universities within the Bundeswehr University system. It offers degree programs in engineering, economics, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, with a strong emphasis on applied research relevant to national security and public administration.
Candidates for the WiSo-0226 position are expected to contribute to both teaching and research missions at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo). The announcement specifies that detailed activity and requirement profiles are available in attached annexes, though these documents were not included in the publicly accessible summary.
The application deadline of May 25, 2026, provides approximately one month for interested academics to submit their materials. As an unfixed-term (unbefristet) full-time position, it offers long-term stability and the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of technology and innovation education at the institution.
This recruitment effort aligns with broader trends in European higher education, where universities are increasingly establishing dedicated chairs in innovation management to address challenges related to digital transformation, sustainable technology adoption, and industrial policy. Similar positions exist at institutions such as the Philipps-Universität Marburg, which hosts a professorship in Business Administration with a focus on Technology and Innovation Management.
For prospective applicants, the official point of contact is Univ.-Prof. Dr. Duschek, who can be reached via email through the university’s career portal. The full job description is available for download as a PDF from the HSU/UniBw H career website under reference number WiSo-0226.
As of the announcement date, no further details regarding the selection process, interview timelines, or start date for the successful candidate have been made public. Updates on the hiring progress will likely be posted on the same official channels where the vacancy was published.
Those interested in pursuing this opportunity or learning more about similar academic roles in technology and innovation management are encouraged to consult the career sections of German federal and defense-related universities, which regularly publish senior academic positions in science, technology, and policy fields.
To stay informed about future openings or changes to this application process, candidates should monitor the official HSU/UniBw H career website or subscribe to updates from the Federal Ministry of Defense’s personnel services.
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