Professorship (W2) in Biology, especially Immunology and Cell Biology

Discovering the new, driving projects forward, taking on responsibility: at Bonn-Rhein Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS), we want our employees to do just that. Together with more than 1,000 colleagues, we find new solutions for and suitable responses to the diverse challenges of our time. Over 9,000 students from more than 100 nations are currently enrolled in 40 degree programmes at the H-BRS. We constantly strive to make the H-BRS better – would you like to take up the challenge?

There is a professorship(W2) in

Biology, especially Immunology and Cell Biology

in the Natural Sciences department at the Rheinbach campus available from 01. March 2026. The contract is permanent.

The successful applicant will

• provide courses in the area of Immunology and Cell Biology in its entirety, including the innate and adaptive immune system, of the department in German and English
• carry out research and development projects, source and manage third-party-funded projects and participate in science transfer
• support domestic, international and interdisciplinary collaboration with academic, business and societal institutions
• actively engage in the university’s system of academic autonomy
• contribute to implementing the University Development Plan, in particular with regard to sustainability targets
• conduct applied and knowledge-oriented research projects on the molecular mechanisms and modulation of innate immunity
• use modern cell culture models, e.g. 3D organoids, or invertebrate animal models in biomedical science in teaching and research
• network their research activities within the university, in particular through participation in university institutes and collaboration in existing research networks and in the development of further consortia

The successful applicant should

• meet the employment requirements set out in Section 36 of the Nordrhein-Westfalen Hochschulgesetz
• be prepared and able to provide courses in German and English
• be willing to help establish and develop our study programmes and assist in introducing innovative digital teaching formats on an ongoing basis
• be willing to take gender and diversity as well as sustainability into account as quality criteria in the areas of teaching, research and knowledge transfer
• have theoretical and practical knowledge in Immunology in its entirety, including the innate and adaptive immune system, as well as in modern cell culture techniques and models, and didactic skills in conveying the teaching content
• work on a current knowledge- and application-oriented research field on the molecular mechanisms and the modulation of immunity in a biomedical context
• have experience in national or international cooperation in interdisciplinary research projects or networks

In addition, experience in teaching at a university or comparable institution, experience in developing new teaching concepts and content, and experience in supervising bachelor’s and master’s students is desirable. Previous experience in acquiring third-party funding for research and development projects and a good network within the German and international research community is an advantage. Furthermore, you have international experience, for example through a stay abroad, and experience in guiding and supervising Bachelor’s/Master’s students and doctoral candidates. You have strong communication skills and are willing to collaborate across disciplines.

What the University as an employer offers:

• An exciting role at W2 pay level (according to LBesG NRW) and responsibility for attractive research and development projects. The position is a permanent full-time position and is also suitable for part-time work.
• Professional Development: We greatly value your professional and personal development and offer a wide range of training and development opportunities. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic academic institution with people from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds. We are part of an internationally oriented scientific area and support our new professorial colleagues with an extensive, individual didactic program.
• Work-life-balance and health management: We provide family friendly working conditions including flexible working time models, the option of mobile working and childcare facilities. Our comprehensive health programme promotes fitness and relaxation – even during your working hours.
• Our work ethics: As a research and educational institution, we are dedicated to tackling current global issues, taking on social responsibility and promoting innovation – we work together to find solutions. Sustainability is more than just a word for us.

H-BRS is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We are seeking to increase the number of female academics at our university. Women with equal aptitude, qualifications and professional experience will be given preferential consideration. H-BRS is a certified family-friendly university – and we are proud of this. Inclusion is important to the University and differently-abled persons are welcome as colleagues.

For more information about the professorship opportunity, please contact Prof. Dr. Mike Althaus (email: , tel: +49 2241 865 9541). If you have any questions about equal opportunities and the family-friendly university, please contact the Equal Opportunities Officer Dr. Barbara Hillen-Haas on +49 2241 865 268.

Become a part of Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS) and apply online by 20.03.2025.

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