The Medical Faculty Mannheim offers the position of a
Full Professorship (W3) for „Pediatric Gastroenterology“ (f/m/d)
to be filled at the earliest possible date.
Aufgabenbereiche
The successful candidate will represent the entire field of pediatric gastroenterology in research, teaching, and patient care. In patient care, the W3 professor in pediatric gastroenterology is expected to cover the full spectrum of diseases specific to pediatric gastroenterology – including endoscopy – as a consultant. In research, the W3 professorship in Pediatric Gastroenterology is expected to actively contribute to the faculty’s research focus “Inflammation Medicine, Immunology, and Immunotherapy / Mannheim Comprehensive Inflammation Campus” and to the established research areas of the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, which focus on immunology/rheumatology/cellular therapy, infectious diseases, hematology/oncology, and prevention/newborn screening; the W3 professor should also further expand collaboration with partners at the “Mannheim Institute for Innate Immunoscience (MI3)” and the “European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL).” The position requires an active participation in existing scientific consortia, securing additional extramurally funded research projects, and an active contribution to the establishment of new collaborative research projects. As part of the MaReCuM model degree program, the W3 professorship will be integrated into all teaching formats related to pediatrics and adolescent medicine.
Anforderungsprofil
Prerequisites for application are a completed university degree in human medicine, a qualified doctorate, and pedagogical aptitude, which is usually proven by teaching experience. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of additional scientific achievements (a habilitation, a successfully evaluated junior professorship, or qualifications equivalent to habilitation) in accordance with article 47(2) of the Higher Education Act of the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg. Board certification as a specialist in pediatric and adolescent medicine, as well as additional training in pediatric and adolescent gastroenterology, are required. Internationally recognized, outstanding achievements in research, teaching, and patient care, relevant management experience, a successful track record in securing extramural funding, and didactic competence are expected, as are cooperation and leadership skills and a commitment to academic self-administration.
Leistungen & Benefits
The position is tenured. Professors who are responsible for patient care at a university hospital are generally employed under private law for an indefinite period in accordance with article 49(2a) of the Higher Education Act of the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg.
Bewerbung & Kontakt
Applications including the usual documents are to be submitted exclusively in electronic form – in accordance with the “Applicant Guideline Template” and the “Applicant Form” of the Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University for W3 professorships (see https://www.umm.uni-heidelberg.de/karriere/berufung/ ) – to Prof. Dr. med. Sergij Goerdt, Dean of the Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University, University Medical Center Mannheim, by December 3, 2026.
Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified female candidates are especially invited to apply. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Information on job advertisements and the collection of personal data is available at https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/job-market.
