W1 Junior Professorship for Cellular Protein Biochemistry with Tenure Track W2

Universitätsklinikum Bonn (AöR); Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prestigious university in Germany is seeking a W1 Junior Professorship for Cellular Protein Biochemistry with Tenure Track W2. The role involves conducting significant research and contributing to teaching within the Medicine, Dentistry, and Midwifery programs. Candidates should have an excellent doctorate, outstanding academic achievements, and experience in acquiring research funding. Women and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are due by January 30, 2026.

Qualifikationen

• Outstanding academic achievements.
• Prominent in cellular protein biochemistry with teaching experience.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research and teach in the field of cellular protein biochemistry.
• Contribute to collaborative projects at the Faculty of Medicine.
• Develop and conduct teaching in Medicine, Dentistry, and Midwifery programs.

Kenntnisse

Research into cellular protein biochemistry

Expertise in molecular mechanisms of cellular proteostasis

Experience in proteomic analyses

Acquiring competitive third-party funding

Ausbildung

Excellent doctorate

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a University of Excellence.

At the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Bonn, a

W1 Junior Professorship for Cellular Protein Biochemistry
with Tenure Track W2

is to be filled at the earliest opportunity.

The professorship is based at the Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and is intended to represent the subject in its entire breadth within research and teaching. The applicant should be involved in research into cellular protein biochemistry at the Institute and strengthen the research specialisms of the Faculty of Medicine. Expertise in one or more of the following areas is expected; molecular mechanisms of cellular proteostasis, proteostasis in cell organelles, or mechanisms of the biology of cell organelles. It is expected that the candidate will be involved in current and future collaborative projects at the Faculty of Medicine (such as SPP2453, SFB TR333, SFB 1454, or iBehave). Expertise in proteomic analyses is desirable. In addition, the professorship is expected to actively contribute to conducting and further developing teaching within the Medicine, Dentistry, and Midwifery degree programs.

The successful candidate must have an excellent doctorate, outstanding academic achievements, and experience in acquiring competitive third-party funding and in teaching. The candidate should be prominent within cellular protein biochemistry. The position will be filled as a W1 professorship with tenure track. A progress evaluation will take place in the third year after employment begins, on the basis of which a decision will be made regarding an extension for a further three years. Following a positive final evaluation, the W1 professorship will transfer to a permanent W2 professorship after six years.

The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore strongly encourages women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.

Qualified candidates are asked to apply via the Appointment Portal of the University of Bonn (https://berufungsportal.uni-bonn.de/openProcedureList.do). The application can be submitted in German or English by January 30, 2026.

Dean’s Office in the Faculty of Medicine

University of Bonn

Venusberg-Campus 1| Haus 33, 53127 Bonn

You can find information on the application procedure at the following link: https://www.medfak.uni-bonn.de/en/faculty/career-paths/academic-careers/appointment

The criteria for the interim and final evaluations can be found in the PDF version of this job description at:

https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/university/working-at-the-university/job-opportunities/vacancies-professors