Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt

The Goethe University Frankfurt am Main invites applications for the position of

Professor (W3) of Pharmaceutical Biology

in the Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology at the Faculty of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy. This civil servant or public employee position will start on 1 April 2024.

Applications are invited from scientists whose research addresses a current topic in pharmaceutical biology. This includes topics such as the characterization of biologicals, RNA-based compounds as well as natural substances and their therapeutic effect (in cells, tissues or living organisms), inflammation research, or studies of tissue-regenerative processes – also with KI-based methods.

The future holder of this position should be internationally renowned in this research area. Willingness to work closely with the Faculty of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy and to participate in research collaborations at the Goethe University (see  (s. https://www.uni-frankfurt.de/102791085/Forschungsschwerpunkte und https://www.uni-frankfurt.de/forschung-goethe-universitaet).) is expected. In particular, participation in current research networks in the research profile areas Molecular & Translational Medicine and Structures and Dynamics of Life as well as in the Rhein Main Universities network is expected.

The future holder of the position will cover Pharmaceutical Biology in the existing Pharmacy teaching programs. Experience in teaching Pharmaceutical Biology and a license as pharmacist is desired. University teaching skills are expected.

The formal hiring requirements are defined in sections 67, and 68 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (Hessisches Hochschulgesetz).

The Goethe University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. In particular, we are welcoming applications by qualified women and people with a migrant background. At Goethe University, a special emphasis is placed on creating and sustaining a family-friendly work and research environment. In case 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 send your application in English or German together with the usual documents (CV, list of publications, a summary of previous research and teaching achievements, list of third-party funding, research and teaching concept, teaching evaluations, certificates) as a single PDF document by 27 October 2023 to dekanatfb14@uni-frankfurt.de. Further information about the appointment process, the legal framework and data protection: www.professorship-vacancies.uni-frankfurt.de.