University Professor of Pharmaceutical Biology

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading German university is seeking an internationally recognized University Professor of Pharmaceutical Biology. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the institute’s research, with an emphasis on biogenic active substances and their mechanisms of action. Teaching responsibilities include courses in pharmaceutical biology for the state examination program and active involvement in academic administration is expected. This position promotes diversity and values candidates who can enhance its academic community.

Leistungen

Extensive professional development opportunities

Support for family and career compatibility

Qualifikationen

• Candidates must have a strong presence in university for mentoring students.
• Experience in teaching pharmaceutical biology is desirable.
• Capability to conduct courses in German for the state examination degree program.

Aufgaben

• Establish networks within associated faculties and research institutes.
• Acquire competitive third-party funding for research.
• Involve in academic self-administration responsibilities.

Kenntnisse

Research achievements in pharmaceutical biology

Experience in RNA research

Strong communication skills

Ausbildung

Doctorate along with habilitation or equivalent academic achievements

Pedagogical training

Jobbeschreibung

Offer Description

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can exploit its full potential and showcase its dynamic innovative power. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching, in turn paving the way for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its faculties and departments are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center, creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from all over the world.

The Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences (IPBW) at the Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Geography and Geosciences invites applications for the position of University Professor of Pharmaceutical Biology.

Salary grade W 3 LBesG | Civil Servant (tenured)

Tasks and expectations:

We are looking for a candidate who is internationally recognized with outstanding achievements in a current research area in pharmaceutical biology. Applicants should preferably demonstrate research achievements in the area of pharmaceutical biology with a focus on biogenic active substances and the elucidation of their mechanisms of action. Experience in RNA research is desirable.

• The professorship is located at the Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences (IPBW). The candidate’s research should represent a meaningful contribution to the institute’s research areas, regarding both methods and topics. We expressly expect the candidate to establish networks within the Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Geography and Geosciences, the Faculty of Biology, especially with the IBFW, as well as with the University Medical Center and research institutes at the site such as the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB). We expect the candidate to successfully acquire competitive third-party funding. In addition, the development of and active participation in research activities such as Collaborative Research Centers (SFBs) and graduate schools involving the faculty and/or the profile areas of JGU is desired. The integration into Transregio 319 „RNA Modification and Processing“ is particularly welcomed.
• The future holder of the position is expected to represent the field of pharmaceutical biology in its full breadth, and to conduct courses in pharmaceutical biology for the state examination degree program “Pharmaceutical Sciences” (in German) and the bachelor’s/master’s degree programs “Biomedical Chemistry”. A license to practice as a pharmacist (Approbation) is desirable, as is prior teaching experience in pharmaceutical biology. The holder of the position actively contributes to advancing the contents and concepts of the degree programs, e.g., in terms of modern didactical methods and the application of digital tools in teaching.
• Active involvement in academic self‑administration of the university, the Faculty and the Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences is expected.

Requirements:

• In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in section 49 of the Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland‑Palatinate.
• In addition to a doctorate, further academic achievements must be proven through a habilitation in connection with a junior professorship, or academic achievements of equal standing. The candidate is particularly expected to have pedagogical training and the qualification to lead an independent work group.
• The state of Rhineland‑Palatinate and JGU are committed to the close personal mentoring of students and therefore expect teaching staff to have a strong presence at the university. A cooperative, team‑oriented and proactive work attitude, strong communication skills, and the willingness to assume responsibility – including further professional development in accordance with JGU’s leadership guidelines – is also expected.

Additional Information

What we have to offer:

JGU firmly supports making family and career compatible and promotes its employees’ further professional development with an extensive range of human resources development opportunities.

JGU places great value on the diversity of its professorial staff and aims to increase the number of women in research and teaching and therefore encourages female researchers to apply.

People with severe disabilities and people with disabilities who are treated equally in accordance with Section 2 (3) SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if they are suitable.

Selection process

Please apply no later than February 9, 2026 using the online application portal of Johannes Gutenberg University, which you can reach via the following link:

You can upload your application documents in German or English, including your resume, information on research publications (including your five key publications) and competitively acquired third‑party funds (including scholarships), academic certificates and diplomas, research and teaching concepts (a maximum of two pages each), information on courses taught (and teaching evaluations).

For questions regarding the job posting and the application process, please contact the Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Geography and Geosciences, Prof. Dr. Eva Rentschler (email: [e-mail]).