Overview
Ulm University is a young research university with a focus on natural sciences, medicine and technology. Located in an economically strong region the University with around 10,000 students offers a dynamic work environment with attractive networking and development prospects. The Medical Faculty of Ulm University is seeking to fill the position, starting as soon as possible, of a Professor (W3) for Physiological Chemistry (m/f/d).
Responsibilities
The professorship includes the directorship of the Institute of Physiological Chemistry (successor to Prof. Dr. T. Wirth). Responsibilities include management duties and predominantly German-language instruction in biochemistry and molecular biology in the degree programs in Human Medicine, Dentistry, Molecular Medicine, and Molecular and Translational Neuroscience. Candidates are expected to actively contribute to the development of innovative teaching and examination concepts, including digital teaching, e.g., within the framework of the training hospital ToTrainU (TTU).
- Ensure an internationally recognized track record in research and teaching in the field of physiological chemistry, biochemistry or molecular biology.
- Maintain an outstanding record of international publications and the ability to secure external funding.
- Experience in establishing or participating in research networks; leadership experience desirable.
- Research focus of the Institute on cellular signaling pathways in development and differentiation; address disruption of these pathways in disease onset and progression; align future research with faculty priorities (aging, neuroscience, oncology, trauma).
- Integrate into faculty and supraregional research structures such as NCT-SüdWest, the Collaborative Research Center “Aging at Interfaces” (SFB 1506), and Multidimensional Trauma Sciences (MTW).
Qualifications
Employment requirements are completed university studies in life sciences as well as teaching aptitude, a doctoral degree and further pertinent scientific achievements (
47 LHG).
- Completed university studies in life sciences
- Teaching aptitude
- Doctoral degree
- Further pertinent scientific achievements (as per 47 LHG)
Additional Information
The professorship entails taking over the predominantly German-language instruction in biochemistry and molecular biology in the degree programs in Human Medicine, Dentistry, Molecular Medicine, and Molecular and Translational Neuroscience. The future holder is expected to contribute to the development of teaching and examination concepts, including digital teaching. In addition to the standard application documents, a teaching concept in German is requested.
We are seeking a candidate with an internationally recognized track record in research and teaching in the field of physiological chemistry, biochemistry or molecular biology. The University is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and particularly encourage qualified female scientists to apply for this position. Severely disabled applicants with equal aptitude will be given preferential consideration.
Administrative Details
Reference no.: 26062
Application deadline: 30.06.2026
Your contact for further information: Prof. Dr. Markus Huber-Lang, phone +49 731 500-54801
We look forward to your application via our online application portal
