Professorship (W2 / Substitute) of Physical and Synthetic Biology

Professorship (W2 / Substitute) of Physical and Synthetic Biology

Institution: Faculty of Biology

Remuneration group: BesGr W2

Start date: As soon as possible

Application deadline: 2025-05-30

Position Overview

We seek an internationally recognized expert (m/f/d) in physical and synthetic biology. Relevant research areas include, but are not limited to, spatio-temporal dynamics of biological systems, organism-environment interactions, bioimaging, and synthetic biology. The candidate should be capable of establishing competitive, third-party funded research projects. Teaching responsibilities include instructing biophysics within the biological Bachelor's and Master's programs.

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Biology is situated at the Biocenter on the High-Tech Campus Martinsried, collaborating with LMU, Max Planck Society, and Helmholtz Center Munich. Facilities include high-performance computing, genomics, bioanalytics, electron and light microscopy, proteomics, and metabolomics. More information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. K. Jung at Jung@lmu.de.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a university degree and a doctoral degree, demonstrate teaching qualifications, and possess additional academic achievements such as a habilitation or equivalent, or have gained these during a junior professorship.

Equal Opportunity Statement

LMU Munich is committed to diversity and encourages applications from female candidates. People with disabilities who meet qualification standards will be given preferential consideration.

Application Process

Applications should be uploaded via this link, including a CV, publication list, research summary, third-party funding record, proof of teaching experience, teaching concept, up to five reprints, and relevant documents. Address applications to Prof. Dr. Herwig Stibor at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Großhaderner Str. 2, 82152 Planegg-Martinsried, Germany, before May 30, 2025. Please also complete the submission form available at this link.

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