Professor (W2) of Pediatric Cardiology

Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main

The Faculty of Medicine of the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main and the University Hospital Frankfurt, Department of Pediatrics (Director: Prof. Dr. Jan-Henning Klusmann), invite applications for the following position as civil servant or public employee starting as soon as possible:

Professor (W2) of Pediatric Cardiology

Professorship Profile
This professorship is located at the Department of Pediatrics and represents the field of Pediatric Cardiology in its full scope across clinical care, teaching, and research. Within the Department of Pediatrics, close integration with the divisions of Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care is expected.

Your Profile
We are looking for an outstanding clinician with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cardiovascular diseases. Proven leadership in a clinical setting and a sound understanding of healthcare economics are essential. The position requires a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with the departments of Cardiology and Angiology, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, and other cooperating clinical units. Formal requirements include a completed degree in medicine, a doctoral degree, further academic achievements (e.g. habilitation, habilitation-equivalent achievements - e.g., acquired within a junior professorship or in a non-university context. The board certification in Pediatrics, the subspecialty qualification in Pediatric Cardiology, and the authorization to provide full postgraduate training are prerequisites. Moreover, the additional qualification in ‘pediatric intensive care medicine’ is considered desirable, as well as specific expertise in interventional pediatric cardiology. You must demonstrate internationally recognized scientific achievements in the field of Pediatric Cardiology, along with documented experience in the design and conduct of clinical and translational studies. Active participation in the faculty’s research profile is expected, in particular within cardiovascular research networks such as SFB 1531, TRR 267, or the Cardio-Pulmonary Institute (CPI). A strong commitment to academic teaching is required, including the development of innovative, practice-oriented formats, as well as active participation in academic self-governance.

Requirements for Appointment
In addition to the general provisions of civil service law, the qualifications listed under “Your Profile”, the formal hiring requirements are defined in sections 67 and 68 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (Hessisches Hochschulgesetz).

Your Application
Goethe University and University Hospital Frankfurt are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. In particular, we are welcoming applications by qualified women and people with a migrant background. At Goethe University and the University Hospital Frankfurt, a special emphasis is placed on creating and sustaining a family-friendly work and research environment. Where applicants are otherwise equally qualified, preference is given to candidates with disabilities or equivalent. The same applies to women in fields in which they are under-represented.

To apply, please submit a CV, a list of publications, an overview of your research and teaching activities as well as transcripts and a selection of recent course evaluations online at https://berufungsportal.uni-frankfurt.de by 27 February 2026. If you have any questions, please contact the Director of the Department of Pediatrics, Prof. Dr. Jan-Henning Klusmann at klusmann@em.uni-frankfurt.de. Further information about the appointment process, the legal framework and data protection: www.professorship-vacancies.uni-frankfurt.de.