Full Professorship (W3) in Molecular Biophysics (f/m/d, tenured)

The Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS gGmbH) and the Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing (IWR) in cooperation with the Faculty of Biosciences at Heidelberg University invite applications for a

Full Professorship (W3) in “Molecular Biophysics” (f/m/d, tenured)

to be filled at the earliest possible date.

For this joint appointment we are seeking an outstanding candidate to head a research group at HITS and contribute to the research and teaching activities at the IWR and the Faculty of Biosciences. The research group at HITS is expected to address fundamental questions in molecular biophysics from a theoretical and/or computational perspective. The activities of the new research group should complement the existing groups at HITS, particularly through the SIMPLAIX initiative ( as well as related activities at Heidelberg University and other research organizations in the region. The successful candidate will be a member of the Faculty of Biosciences and the IWR, with the possibility of additional affiliations. The position offers full salary support (W3 level) and a competitive research funding package.

Candidates are expected to hold a doctorate in Biophysics or a related discipline and have relevant research and teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They must have developed a strong independent research profile in the field and have outstanding research and publication records corresponding to their career stage.

The application package should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a list of current research support, a summary of teaching experience and a teaching statement, a research summary, an outline of future research interests, as well as a list of references including contact information.

In accordance with article 47 (1) of the Higher Education Law of the state of Baden-Württemberg (LHG) the appointment requires a university degree, an outstanding doctorate and pedagogical aptitude, which is usually proven by teaching experience. A habilitation, a successfully evaluated junior professorship or equivalent qualifications is an additional requirement (in accordance with article 47 (2) LHG). The appointment will follow either the “Berliner Modell” or the “Jülicher Modell” for joint appointments between HITS and Heidelberg University.

Applications should be compiled as a single pdf file and be addressed to Prof. Dr. Alexis Maizel, Vice-Dean for Research of the Faculty of Biosciences and Prof. Dr. Roland Herzog, Managing Director of IWR, and sent no later than 31.03.2025 by e-mail to .

Heidelberg University and HITS stand for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified female candidates are especially invited to apply. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified.

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