W3 professorship for Biochemistry (m/f/d)

Job advertisement

The University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (TiHo) is seeking to fill a W3 professorship for Biochemistry (m/f/d) in the Institute for Biochemistry as soon as possible. The position can be as a civil servant or employee on the basis of the W3 remuneration scheme. Depending on the individual selected, a temporary appointment may be considered.

Area of Responsibility:

The successful candidate is expected to cover the complete teaching of biochemistry offered to students of veterinary medicine and biology. Teaching will be conducted through lectures, tutorials, and seminars. This also includes teaching courses in the PhD programmes offered by TiHo. Additionally, the candidate is expected to organize the teaching of chemistry in cooperation with other institutions of TiHo and develop innovative teaching and learning concepts.

The research focus should involve the investigation of (bio)chemical mechanisms by developing innovative concepts and utilizing state-of-the-art molecular biochemical methods. The candidate is expected to contribute to advances in veterinary medicine, particularly regarding the development of diagnostics and therapeutics for clinical applications under the One Welfare paradigm. Alignment with the main research areas of TiHo is important, and we seek an individual eager to establish collaborations with institutes and clinics at TiHo as well as with research institutions in Hannover and Lower Saxony. Integration into existing networks at TiHo and participation in the establishment of new research networks is desirable.

Requirements:

An international research profile with several years of experience and excellent publications, along with the acquisition of third-party funding in biochemical research relevant to veterinary medicine, is expected, as is experience with (inter)-national collaborations. Relevant experience in academic leadership and management is desirable.

Further requirements for employment include a degree in veterinary medicine, biology, biochemistry, or a related life science with a relevant specialization. A high level of teaching experience, a doctorate, habilitation, or equivalent scientific qualification is expected.

Evidence of completion of courses in university didactics should be provided along with results of teaching evaluations. Additional recruitment requirements are regulated in § 25 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG).

TiHo is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and the number of female professors. Women are, therefore, expressly encouraged to apply (§ 21 para. 3 NHG). Applicants with severe disabilities will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. Applications from researchers from abroad are highly encouraged. Written and spoken German language skills are expected but can be acquired and improved upon after the position during employment.

Please send your application in English with a narrative CV and in the form of a “BioSketch” (including details of third-party funding and publications in the last 5 years, as well as your 10 best publications) to the President of the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover Foundation ( ) by 31.12.2024. Your personal data will be treated confidentially (

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