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Professorship / Associate Professorship/ Lecturer in Traffic and Transportation Engineering

Vacancy for: Civil Engineering Program

Ref Code: II0.6

The German University in Cairo - GUC (Cairo Campus)

Civil Engineering Program:

The German University in Cairo invites applications for vacancies to be filled effective September 2025 or February 2026.

The German University in Cairo is an Egyptian Private University with a mission to achieve excellence in teaching and research, established in cooperation with the German State Universities of Ulm and Stuttgart, under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education, the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts, State of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, and supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German Embassy in Cairo, the Arab/German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK), the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the Universities of Stuttgart, Ulm, Mannheim, and Tübingen.

The Civil Engineering Program at the GUC, established in 2009, is dedicated to advancing and improving the knowledge and understanding of practice and research of both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Civil Engineering. It has well-equipped physical and computer labs that enable high-quality teaching and research.

Position Description:

The German University in Cairo is looking for highly able and motivated applicants wishing to join The Civil Engineering Program. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and research in Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Intelligent Transportation, Operation of Transportation Systems, Highway and Railroad Engineering as well as other civil engineering modules.

Qualifications:

Candidates should hold a doctorate/PhD in a related area and demonstrate a track record and potential for conducting and supervising up-date teaching and leading research projects. Experience and demonstrated interest in electronic and interactive media is desired. Practical experience in the field will be an asset.

Job Requirements:

• Fluent English Language skill, and German would be an additional asset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications (e.g. PTV VISUM, PTV VISSIM, Office package, etc.).
• Effective administrative skills, including the ability to organize and prioritize own workload in order to meet tight deadlines, whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Proactive initiative and ability to make decisions.
• Creativity and work resilience within the scope of work & resourceful problem-solving.
• Ability to work and interact efficiently with all levels of colleagues.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants are invited to submit their curriculum vitae including: employment history, a statement outlining research and teaching interests, and list of publications and projects undertaken and names of at least three referees.
Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. For best consideration, submit application before 30th of April 2025.

For further information, please contact the Human Resources Department (hr@guc.edu.eg)