W2 Professorship for Nutrition and Prevention

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An esteemed academic institution is seeking a dynamic individual for a W2 Professorship in Nutrition and Prevention. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in nutrition research, demonstrating exceptional teaching abilities and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. This role emphasizes innovative teaching methods and active participation in academic self-administration. The successful applicant will contribute significantly to research addressing nutrition-related and age-associated diseases, making a meaningful impact in the field. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking faculty dedicated to excellence in research and education.

Qualifikationen

• Completed degree in nutritional sciences or food chemistry required.
• Experience in teaching and high-quality educational methods expected.

Aufgaben

• Participate in teaching Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in nutritional sciences.
• Contribute to research in nutrition-related diseases and aging.

Kenntnisse

Interdisciplinary Cooperation

Leadership Skills

Teaching Competence

Research Funding Acquisition

Ausbildung

Doctorate in Nutritional Sciences or Food Chemistry

Habilitation or Equivalent Academic Achievements

Jobbeschreibung

At the Institute of Nutritional Sciences at the Faculty of Biological Sciences of Friedrich Schiller University Jena, a

W2 Professorship for Nutrition and Prevention

is to be filled by the next possible date.

We are looking for a research personality (f/m/d) with broad expertise, didactic competence and an outstanding international reputation in the field of nutrition and prevention of nutrition-related and age-associated diseases by addressing research questions in the area of basic research, applied research or bioanalytics in nutrition research. Particular emphasis is placed on a complementary profile to the existing research areas at the institute in order to optimally complement the existing competencies. Cooperation and networking within the faculty especially with the institute of pharmacy and the non-university research institutions in Jena is desired. In addition, compatibility with the research priorities ‘aging and age-associated diseases’ and/or ‘microbial societies and chemical communication’ is desired. We expect him or her to have experience in interdisciplinary cooperation and in the acquisition of third-party funding as well as leadership skills. Our future colleague will cooperate in an interdisciplinary manner and contribute his or her knowledge to the dialogue with society.

The applicant has an excellent track record in teaching. High-quality teaching, integrating innovative methods, is expected. Future tasks include participation in teaching in the Bachelor‘s and Master‘s programmes nutritional sciences. The language of instruction is German. Appropriate participation in self-administration tasks is expected.

In order to be eligible for the position, candidates must have a completed degree preferentially in nutritional sciences or food chemistry, pedagogical aptitude, a particular aptitude for academic work demonstrated by a doctorate as well as a Habilitation or equivalent academic achievements. Appointment as a professor shall be for life as a civil servant, provided that the legal requirements are met.

Friedrich Schiller University aims to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore strongly encourages qualified female academics to apply. Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in the case of equal suitability.

Applications in German or English with the usual documents such as cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and diplomas, list of publications and lectures, list of courses, teaching evaluation, list of third-party funds acquired, research and teaching concept are to be submitted electronically via the University's Appointment Portal at

www.berufungsportal.uni-jena.de

no later than 23 June 2025. They should be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Biological Sciences, Professor Dr. Lars-Oliver Klotz ([e-mail]) .

For questions about the position and the procedure, please contact Prof. Dr. Anna Kipp ([e-mail]).