New professor at the university: Dr. Kamphausen brings a breath of fresh air!

New professor at the university: Dr. Kamphausen brings a breath of fresh air!

Erlangen, Deutschland - Today, on March 5, 2025, the Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) is happy about the appointment of Professor Dr. Thomas Kamphausen. He takes over the chair for German and English linguistics at the FAU and has a variety of international experience. Kamphausen has researched and taught at various universities in recent years, including in the UK and the USA. His expertise will enrich linguistic research and teaching at the FAU, which is of great importance for the university.

Professor Kamphausen studied linguistics and has received several awards for his outstanding achievements in research. He specializes in various research fields, including syntax and phonology and its connections with social factors in language use. His calling to the FAU is another step towards strengthening Germany and promoting young scientists.

importance of promoting young talent

The decision of the FAU to appoint a scientist with such qualifications is in accordance with the efforts of the Federal Government to promote scientific careers. According to information from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), young scientists are crucial for the further development of the science location of Germany. An increase in the transparency and predictability of scientific careers is sought to improve the transition from scientific qualification to professions in science, business and society.

In addition, the government aims to realize opportunities for opportunities in career development and to keep the quality of the training at a high level. The most important measures include the reform of the Science Time Treaty Act and the Tenure Track program, which also aims to create attractive career structures.

Current statistics and challenges

A look at the current statistical data makes the challenge clear. In 2023, 475,355 successful university degrees without a doctorate were recorded in Germany. At the same time, 204,945 students were in the doctoral phase, and 26,570 successful promotions were completed. This shows the high need for well-qualified scientists, both in academic and non-academic professions.

The group of scientists in early career phases, which include doctoral students as well as junior or tenure track professors, plays a special role. The support of this group is a central task of the BMBF. With programs such as the pact for innovation and research as well as the excellence strategy, attempts are made to advance the structural and cultural changes in the science system.

By calling Professor Kamphausen, FAU will make another important contribution to promoting scientific career paths and at the same time further increase the quality of its teaching and research. It is hoped that similar initiatives nationwide attract more young talents and increase the attractiveness of the academic career.