Tenure Track Professorship, Molecular Biology @ Heidelberg University (Germany)
The Center for Molecular Biology of Heidelberg University (ZMBH) and the Faculty of Biosciences invite applications for a
Tenure Track Professorship (W1 with Tenure Track to W3) in “Molecular Biology” (f/m/d)
to be filled at the earliest possible date.
The ZMBH conducts fundamental research in modern molecular biology. We seek an outstanding scientist whose research complements and expands our existing strengths.
The candidate should demonstrate a strong record of scientific excellence, reflected in outstanding publications and international recognition. Applicants are expected to submit a compelling research proposal with the potential to establish a successful independent career and secure competitive external funding. The successful candidate will be a member of the Faculty of Biosciences. We offer a full salary package (W1 level), core funding for a small research team, and a start-up grant for equipment.
Heidelberg University is an internationally highly recognized institution for fundamental research and teaching. The Center for Molecular Biology of Heidelberg University (ZMBH) is a renowned international research center specializing in fundamental research in molecular and cell biology. Located on one of the largest life science campuses in Europe, the ZMBH hosts up to 15 independent research groups. We offer an outstanding international research environment, enriched by numerous university institutes and research centers. Our facilities include state-of-the-art scientific core services such as protein analytics (including mass spectrometry), advanced light microscopy, and flow cytometry, as well as a mechanical workshop and centralized administrative support. Our faculty is an integral part of research networks such as the excellence clusters “SynthImmune”, and “3D Matter Made to Order”, the Carl Zeiss Center for Synthetic Genomics and several CRCs. Further details of our research, teaching programs, and scientific facilities, are available on our website (https://www.zmbh.uni-heidelberg.de, https://www.cctp.uni-heidelberg.de/en/core-facilities-and-technology-development and https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/institutions/research-institutions/collaborative-research-centres).
The Tenure Track Professorship (junior professorship, salary grade W1) will usually be limited to six years and, following a positive tenure evaluation, will be converted to a permanent full professorship (salary grade W3).