Full Professorship (W 3) for Diabetology and Nutrition

Full Professorship (W 3) for Diabetology and Nutrition

Founded in 1991, the University of Potsdam has firmly established itself in the scientific landscape and has become an outstanding economic factor and development engine for the region. It has a high level of third-party funding, has won several awards for teaching, and has a service-oriented administration. Around 22,000 students and 3,000 employees work at three locations – Am Neuen Palais, Griebnitzsee and Golm – at one of the most beautifully situated academic institutions in Germany.

The Faculty of Science, Institute of Nutritional Science at the University of Potsdam invites applications for a joint professorship under the “Jülich Model” with the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) , an Institute of the Leibniz Association, to be filled as soon as possible:

The University of Potsdam and the DIfE are looking for outstanding candidates with an excellent, internationally recognized track record in the field of diabetes and metabolism research with an interest in nutrition. We are seeking a highly motivated scientist who pursues molecular, translational and mechanistic research approaches and/or conducts preclinical, translational studies. The successful candidate will head the „Diabetology and Nutrition“ department at the DIfE.

It is expected that the candidate will actively enhance our collaboration with the German Centre for Diabetes Research (DZD) and coordinate the “Obesity and Diabetes” research focus at the DIfE. Leadership skills, a proven commitment to teaching, and experience in acquiring third-party funding are required.

The DIfE is a top nutritional research institute in Germany and offers the opportunity to work side by side and in collaboration with leading scientists from various specializations with the goal to develop and realize interdisciplinary research ideas, especially within the DZD.

The joint appointment will be implemented according to the “Jülich Model” with a teaching obligation at the University of Potsdam in accordance with the BbgHG.

The University of Potsdam and the DIfE value diversity and thus pursue the goals of equal opportunities and diversity in accordance with the general principle of equal treatment. One of the UP’s and DIfE’s strategic goals is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Therefore, the UP and the DIfE expressly invite applications from qualified female scientists. People with a severe disability will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Periods of time taken for parental leave or caregiving are taken into account when assessing applicants’ academic careers. The implementation of equality and diversity standards in the respective field of work is expected.

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