Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a research university rich in tradition. Inspired by curiosity about the unknown, we enable around 26,500 students and 5,700 employees to advance science for society. Join us in breaking new ground and writing success stories – your own and those of our university.
The
Faculty of Biology and Chemistry invites applications for a
W2 Professorship (with W3 tenure track) in Molecular Microbiology
provisionally limited to a period of six years as of April 1
st, 2025. Reference is made to § 70 Para. 1 and 4 Hessian Higher Education Act (HessHG) and to the conditions of employment based on § 68 HessHG. In case of eligibility, which will be evaluated according to § 70 Para. 2 HessHG, a permanent W3 professorship will be offered subsequently. Proficient knowledge of German is expected.
Duties:
You will be responsible for research on ground-breaking and fundamental topics in the field of molecular microbiology, preferably on metagenomics, RNA biology, gene regulation and/or bioresources. Scientific cooperation with microbiological institutes and facilities of the closely related Faculties of Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Management and Medicine is desired.
Your research will strengthen one of the accent areas involving the Faculty of Biology and Chemistry, preferably in the accent areas “Metagenomics-, “RNA Biochemistry and Regulation of Gene Expression- and/or “Biodiversity and Global Change-. In the long term, an area of potential at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU), in particular “Bioresources (Focus: Insects)“ or „Infections, Inflammations and Active Substances“, should also be strengthened.
During employment at JLU, further successful independent acquisition of external funding and a commitment to externally funded joint research projects will be expected.
Teaching duties will cover the entire field of molecular microbiology in all undergraduate bachelor-s and master-s study courses in biology and in biology teacher training courses. Further development of teaching concepts including use of digital media is expected. Teaching will be in German and English. The professorship should also promote the faculty-s ongoing international strategy, e.g. by helping to establish modules in English for master-s study courses in biology and through active contribution to existing and planned joint research projects. Participation in graduate education (e.g. in the Giessen Graduate Centre for the Life Sciences and/or in the Giessen Graduate Center for Natural Sciences and Psychology) will also be expected.
Requirements:
Prerequisites are a university degree in biology or another comparable area of natural sciences, an outstanding doctoral degree on a pertinent subject and additional academic achievements in the form of peer-reviewed publications, in particular in the field of molecular microbiology. Successful independent acquisition of external funding should be proven as well as experience in academic teaching at a scientific university. Teaching competence in English is required. Ideally, excellent didactic skills can be documented by positive course evaluations. Experience in academic self-administration is also desirable.
In case the candidate exceeds the basic age limit of 50 years, a civil servant appointment under § 66 Para. 3 sentences 2 and 3 Hessian Higher Education Act (HessHG) in conjunction with § 11 Hessian Career Regulation (HLVO) requires a specific functional interest.
The JLU aims to employ more women in academic research. We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. JLU also pursues the goal at faculty leadership level of increased competence in dealing with gender and family-related issues. JLU is regarded as a family-friendly university. Applicants with children are very welcome. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference.
We strongly recommend candidates to refer to our
fact sheet on application procedures.
Please send your application with the required documents via
online form to the First Vice President of Justus Liebig University Giessen by
April 3rd, 2024, quoting the reference number 8-03/24.