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Within the framework of the Hightech Agenda Bavaria, FAU invites applications for up to
3 Open Topic Full Professorships (W3) for Data, Sensors, and Devices
at the new Department of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering. The professorships are full-time and permanent positions to be filled by the earliest possible starting date.
We seek to appoint leading experts with an internationally visible research and teaching profile, particularly in the following areas:
- Human-technology interaction (e.g. intelligent multimodal medical UI, smart scanning support, brain-computer-interfaces, neuromonitoring)
- Autonomous and intelligent data acquisition (e.g. automatic quality assurance, smart examination, scan optimisation)
- Data integration, representation and visualisation (e.g. knowledge representation, smart research data management/semantic interoperability, process optimisation, process mining)
- Computational methods for bioinformatics (e.g. artificial intelligence for analytics,
-omics, computational neuroscience) - Intelligent materials and sensors (e.g. sensory/biosensory materials, intelligent sensing, sensing and analysis of human motion and emotion, lab on a chip for digital diagnostics, neuromorphic circuits)
The successful candidates will be expected to participate in teaching on the new consecutive Bachelor’s/Master’s degree programme in Artificial Intelligence and to be involved in setting up this programme. The professors will also be expected to contribute to existing degree programmes such as Medical Engineering, Medical Process Management, and Data Science. The professors will be members of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering.
Successful candidates show an excellent academic track record in research and teaching at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are desired. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. You may also have acquired these necessary qualifications in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as W1 Professor or Assistant Professor).
FAU expects applicants to demonstrate academic leadership, engage in early career development and to drive FAU’s strategic agenda. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.
FAU offers an outstandingly productive research environment as well as a passionate and multi-disciplinary scholarly community within a vibrant institutional network.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 15.04.2020, addressed to the President of FAU. Please contact ai@fau.de with any questions.
FAU invites applications for an
Open Topic Tenure Track Professorship for Data, Sensors and Devices / Digital Transformation
(W1 / Assistant Professor)
at the new Department of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering. The professorship is to be filled by 01.11.2020.
The professorship is financed with funds from a Federal and State programme for supporting young researchers at German universities, for an initial period of three years. Upon successful evaluation, the appointment will be extended for another three years. FAU offers the long-term perspective of a permanent appointment to a W2/W3 professorship if the requirements of the tenure evaluation are met.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach and conduct research in the field of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering with a particular focus on data, sensors, and devices / digital transformation. We seek to appoint a top early career scientist who will develop outstanding expertise in the field, particularly in the following areas:
- Human-technology interaction (e.g. intelligent multimodal medical UI, smart scanning support, brain-computer-interface, neuromonitoring)
- Autonomous and intelligent data acquisition (e.g. automatic quality assurance, smart examination, scan optimisation)
- Data integration, representation and visualisation (e.g. knowledge representation, smart research data management/semantic interoperability, process optimisation, process mining)
- Computational methods for bioinformatics (e.g. artificial intelligence for analytics,
-omics, computational neuroscience) - Intelligent materials and sensors (e.g. sensory/biosensory materials, intelligent sensing, sensing and analysis of human motion and emotion, lab on a chip for digital diagnostics, neuromorphic circuits)
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in teaching on the new consecutive Bachelor’s/Master’s degree programme in Artificial Intelligence and to be involved in setting up this programme. The professor will also be expected to contribute to existing degree programmes such as Medical Engineering, Medical Process Management, and Data Science. The professor will be a member of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering.
Successful candidates demonstrate initial academic achievements and the capacity for independent research at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad and/or experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are also prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are desired.
FAU expects applicants to become actively involved in administering academic affairs and in developing strategic initiatives. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.
FAU offers career development, mentoring and an attractive initial research budget. Based on international standards and transparent performance agreements, FAU ensures a fair tenure track evaluation process.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 15.04.2020, addressed to the President of FAU. Please contact ai@fau.de with any questions.
Within the framework of the Hightech Agenda Bavaria, FAU invites applications for up to
2 Open Topic Full Professorships (W3) for Medical Robotics
at the new Department of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering. The professorships are full-time and permanent positions to be filled by the earliest possible starting date.
We seek to appoint leading experts with an internationally visible research and teaching profile, particularly in the following areas:
- Medical robotics (e.g. healthcare robots, surgical robots)
- Intelligent prosthetics (e.g. smart prosthetics, wearable robotics: exoskeletons and orthoses, intelligent implants)
The successful candidates will be expected to participate in teaching on the new consecutive Bachelor’s/Master’s degree programme in Artificial Intelligence and to be involved in setting up this new degree programme. The professors will also be expected to contribute to existing degree programmes such as Medical Engineering, Medical Process Management, and Data Science. The professors will be members of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering.
Successful candidates show an excellent academic track record in research and teaching at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are desired. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. You may also have acquired these necessary qualifications in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as W1 Professor or Assistant Professor).
FAU expects applicants to demonstrate academic leadership, engage in early career development and to drive FAU’s strategic agenda. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.
FAU offers an outstandingly productive research environment as well as a passionate and multi-disciplinary scholarly community within a vibrant institutional network.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 15.04.2020, addressed to the President of FAU. Please contact ai@fau.de with any questions.
FAU invites applications for an
Open Topic Tenure Track Professorship for Medical Robotics / Digital Transformation
(W1 / Assistant Professor)
at the new Department of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering. The professorship is to be filled by 01.11.2020.
The professorship is financed with funds from a Federal and State programme for supporting young researchers at German universities, for an initial period of three years. Upon successful evaluation, the appointment will be extended for another three years. FAU offers the long-term perspective of a permanent appointment to a W2/W3 professorship if the requirements of the tenure evaluation are met.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach and conduct research in the field of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering with a particular focus on medical robotics / digital transformation. We seek to appoint a top early career scientist who will develop outstanding expertise in the field, particularly in the following areas:
- Medical robotics (e.g. healthcare robots, surgical robots)
- Intelligent prosthetics (e.g. smart prosthetics, wearable robotics: exoskeletons and orthoses, intelligent implants)
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in teaching on the new consecutive Bachelor’s/Master’s degree programme in Artificial Intelligence and to be involved in setting up this programme. The professor will also be expected to contribute to existing degree programmes such as Medical Engineering, Medical Process Management, and Data Science. The professor will be a member of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering.
Successful candidates demonstrate initial academic achievements and the capacity for independent research at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad and/or experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are also prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are desired.
FAU expects applicants to become actively involved in administering academic affairs and in developing strategic initiatives. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.
FAU offers career development, mentoring and an attractive initial research budget. Based on international standards and transparent performance agreements, FAU ensures a fair tenure track evaluation process.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 15.04.2020, addressed to the President of FAU. Please contact ai@fau.de with any questions.
Within the framework of the Hightech Agenda Bavaria, FAU invites applications for up to
3 Open Topic Full Professorships (W3) for Medical Procedures, Processes, and Interventions
at the new Department of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering. The professorships are full-time and permanent positions to be filled by the earliest possible starting date.
We seek to appoint leading experts with an internationally visible research and teaching profile, particularly in the following areas:
- Medical processes (e.g. precision medicine, guided intervention, digital healthcare @home)
- Neurosensorics (e.g. early diagnosis, neurologic-based communication disorders)
- Personalised treatment (e.g. digital twin, human modelling, predictive medicine/P4)
- Digital diagnostics and therapeutics (e.g. digital radiology, digital pathology, digital endoscopy)
The successful candidates will be expected to participate in teaching on the new consecutive Bachelor’s/Master’s degree programme in Artificial Intelligence and to be involved in setting up this new degree programme. The professors will also be expected to contribute to existing degree programmes such as Medical Engineering, Medical Process Management, and Data Science. The professors will be members of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering.
Successful candidates show an excellent academic track record in research and teaching at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are desired. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. You may also have acquired these necessary qualifications in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as W1 Professor or Assistant Professor).
FAU expects applicants to demonstrate academic leadership, engage in early career development and to drive FAU’s strategic agenda. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.
FAU offers an outstandingly productive research environment as well as a passionate and multi-disciplinary scholarly community within a vibrant institutional network.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 15.04.2020, addressed to the President of FAU. Please contact ai@fau.de with any questions.
FAU invites applications for up to
2 Open Topic Tenure Track Professorships for Medical Procedures, Processes, and Interventions
(W1 / Assistant Professor)
at the new Department of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering. The professorships are to be filled by 01.11.2020.
The professorships are financed with funds from a Federal and State programme for supporting young researchers at German universities, for an initial period of three years. Upon successful evaluation, the appointment will be extended for another three years. FAU offers the long-term perspective of a permanent appointment to a W2/W3 professorship if the requirements of the tenure evaluation are met.
The successful candidates will be expected to teach and conduct research in the field of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering with a particular focus on medical procedures, processes, and interventions / digital transformation. We seek to appoint top early career scientists who will develop outstanding expertise in the field, particularly in the following areas:
- Medical processes (e.g. precision medicine, guided intervention, digital healthcare @home)
- Neurosensorics (e.g. early diagnosis, neurologic-based communication disorders)
- Personalised treatment (e.g. digital twin, human modelling, predictive medicine/P4)
- Digital diagnostics and therapeutics (e.g. digital radiology, digital pathology, digital endoscopy)
The successful candidates will be expected to participate in teaching on the new consecutive Bachelor’s/Master’s degree programme in Artificial Intelligence and to be involved in setting up this programme. The professors will also be expected to contribute to existing degree programmes such as Medical Engineering, Medical Process Management, and Data Science. The professors will be members of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering.
Successful candidates demonstrate initial academic achievements and the capacity for independent research at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad and/or experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are also prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are desired.
FAU expects applicants to become actively involved in administering academic affairs and in developing strategic initiatives. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.
FAU offers career development, mentoring and an attractive initial research budget. Based on international standards and transparent performance agreements, FAU ensures a fair tenure track evaluation process.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 15.04.2020, addressed to the President of FAU. Please contact ai@fau.de with any questions.
The Faculty of Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a
Full Professorship (W3) for Systems Software
at the Department of Computer Science. The professorship is a full-time and permanent position to be filled by the earliest possible starting date.
We seek to appoint a leading expert with an internationally visible research and teaching profile that complements the existing expertise at the Department of Computer Science in the area of Systems Software, e.g., in the context of operating systems, real-time systems or distributed systems. We expect involvement in the degree programmes of Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology and Mechatronics, in particular in the field of systems programming.
Successful candidates show an excellent academic track record in research and teaching at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are desired. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. You may also have acquired these necessary qualifications in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as W1 Professor or Assistant Professor).
FAU expects applicants to demonstrate academic leadership, engage in early career development and to drive FAU’s strategic agenda. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.
FAU offers an outstandingly productive research environment as well as a passionate and multi-disciplinary scholarly community within a vibrant institutional network.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 01.05.2020, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. Please contact tf-dekanat@fau.de with any questions.
The Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invite applications for up to three
Open Topic Professorships in the field of Digital Transformation (W1)
in the departments of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science and the School of Business, Economics and Society. The professorships are to be filled by the earliest possible starting date for an initial period of three years. Upon successful evaluation, the appointments will be extended for another three years.
We are seeking to appoint three professors to research and teach in the area of ‘Digital Transformation’ (open topic) who will be based in the Faculty of Engineering or the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law at FAU. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a high level of innovation in research and teaching, particularly in collaboration with adidas AG, who is sponsoring the professorship.
Successful candidates are expected to represent the field adequately in research and teaching. An independent research and teaching profile in one or several of the following areas, ideally with applications in the sports industry/sports equipment industry, is desired:
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics
- Digital technologies, wearable and ubiquitous computing, IoT
- Digital change management, digital innovation
- Digital business models, business intelligence
- Digital retail, interactive value creation
- Social and web intelligence, social (media) analytics
- Data engineering, personal data spaces, digital twin, digital me
- Enterprise knowledge management
- Supply chain management
- Digital design/production/manufacturing, product/material simulation
- 3D printing, additive manufacturing
- Integration of physical and virtual models (phytigal integration)
Successful candidates demonstrate initial academic achievements and the capacity for independent research at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad and/or experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are also prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are desired.
FAU expects applicants to become actively involved in administering academic affairs and in developing strategic initiatives. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.
FAU offers career development, mentoring and an attractive initial research budget. Based on international standards and transparent performance agreements, FAU ensures a fair tenure track evaluation process.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 15.04.2020, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering or the Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law. Please contact the Office of Faculty Recruitment at zuv-s-ber@fau.de with any questions.
The Faculty of Sciences at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a
Full Professorship (W3) in Pharmaceutical Biology
at the Department of Biology. The professorship is a full-time and permanent position to be filled by 01.09.2021.
We seek to appoint a leading expert in pharmaceutical biology with an internationally visible research profile focused on a current topic such as molecular mechanisms of proteinaceous, biogenic, or membrane-active drugs. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching pharmaceutical biology in the degree programmes in Pharmacy and Biology.
Based on an innovative research program, the successful candidate will strategically enhance the key research priorities of the Department of Biology ‘Signalling and Differentiation, ‘Immunity and Infection Biology’ as well as ‘Membrane Biology’, and will strengthen interdisciplinary efforts in these areas. Active participation in current and future extramurally funded research networks (e.g. CRC/Transregio 130, RTG 2162, RTG 2504, or CRC 1181) is also expected.
Successful candidates show an excellent academic track record in research and teaching at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are desired. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. You may also have acquired these necessary qualifications in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as W1 Professor or Assistant Professor).
FAU expects applicants to demonstrate academic leadership, engage in early career development and to drive FAU’s strategic agenda. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.
FAU offers an outstandingly productive research environment as well as a passionate and multi-disciplinary scholarly community within a vibrant institutional network.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 30.04.2020, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Sciences. Please contact nat-dekanat@fau.de with any questions.
The Faculty of Sciences at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a
Tenure Track W2 Heisenberg Professorship for Organic Chemistry
(Associate Professor)
at the Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy. The professorship is to be filled by the earliest possible starting date.
We seek to appoint an expert who will develop an internationally visible research and teaching profile, and who should adequately represent the field of organic chemistry in research and teaching. Candidates should have an international standing in the research fields of supramolecular chemistry and molecular switches. A future-oriented research project should strengthen the profile of chemistry in Erlangen in the field of molecular materials with functional properties such as energy conversion and organic electronics. Active participation in interdisciplinary research and teaching activities such as SFB 953, the Interdisciplinary Center for Molecular Materials (ICMM) and the Graduate School Molecular Science (GSMS) is expected.
The establishment of the professorship is dependent on the individual successfully applying to and securing funding for a Heisenberg Professorship from the DFG Heisenberg Programme after being appointed by the University. According to DFG regulations, the W2 position shall be initially limited to three years. A permanent position may be granted following a positive evaluation by the DFG and the University three years after the initial appointment without requiring a new appointment procedure. Further information on the requirements for the Heisenberg Programme and Heisenberg Professorships is available at http://www.dfg.de.
Successful candidates demonstrate excellent academic achievements in research and teaching at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are desired. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. You may also have acquired the necessary qualifications in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as W1 Professor or Assistant Professor).
FAU expects applicants to become actively involved in administering academic affairs and in developing strategic initiatives. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.
FAU offers an outstandingly productive research environment as well as a passionate and multi-disciplinary scholarly community within a vibrant institutional network.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 19.04.2020, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Sciences. Please contact nat-dekanat@fau.de with any questions.
The Faculty of Sciences of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a
W2 Professorship for Theoretical Physics
(Associate Professor)
at the Department of Physics at the Institute of Theoretical Physics. The professorship is a full-time and permanent position to be filled by the earliest possible starting date.
We seek to appoint an expert who will develop an internationally visible research and teaching profile. We are especially interested in research profiles in the area of quantum optics, cooperative quantum phenomena in light-matter systems, quantum many-body systems, or quantum information. Candidates are expected to contribute to teaching theoretical physics in Bachelor’s, Master’s and teaching degree programmes. The Department of Physics is characterised by close collaboration between academic staff, with the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, and by collaboration with other Departments and Faculties, in which the successful candidate will be expected to actively participate.
Successful candidates demonstrate excellent academic achievements in research and teaching at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are desired. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. You may also have acquired the necessary qualifications in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as W1 Professor or Assistant Professor).
FAU expects applicants to become actively involved in administering academic affairs and in developing strategic initiatives. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.
FAU offers an outstandingly productive research environment as well as a passionate and multi-disciplinary scholarly community within a vibrant institutional network.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 31.05.2020, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Sciences. Please contact nat-dekanat@fau.de with any questions.
The Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg invites applications for a
Full Professorship (W3) for Technology Management
at the School of Business, Economics and Society for the Nuremberg Campus of Technology (NCT). The professorship is a full-time and permanent position to be filled by the earliest possible starting date.
We seek to appoint a leading expert with an internationally visible research and teaching profile. The successful candidate will also be assigned to the Nuremberg Campus of Technology (NCT). The NCT and its partners FAU and TH Nuremberg are working on the challenges and opportunities facing cities of the future, in the transition to new energy systems and mobility concepts, increased sustainability and new security requirements. The NCT was established in order to transfer applied research and train highly-skilled professionals based on the needs of industry and society, develop Nuremberg as a location for higher education and promote networking between the cooperating universities and faculties.
The Professorship for Technology Management should therefore address the interaction between the development and implementation of innovative technologies and economic and social systems, focusing mainly on the economic perspective. We welcome applications from individuals who are willing to cooperate with professors at the participating universities and faculties and who are prepared to actively contribute to the development of international degree programmes at FAU, particularly in the area of modules taught in English.
The successful candidate will be responsible for representing the field of technology management in research and teaching (Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes). The professor will be expected to conduct research focusing on economic aspects of technology management and will ideally address several of the following research areas:
- Strategic technology management
- Technology identification and evaluation
- Technology marketing and communication
- Technology transfer and research and development collaboration
- Management of disruptive technological change (e.g. in production, industrial, energy or health sectors)
- Social and societal impact of digital technologies
We expect candidates to have an excellent international track record in technology management and a background that complements the research priorities of the School of Business, Economics and Society.
Successful candidates show an excellent academic track record in research and teaching at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are desired. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. You may also have acquired these necessary qualifications in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as W1 Professor or Assistant Professor).
FAU expects applicants to demonstrate academic leadership, engage in early career development and to drive FAU’s strategic agenda. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.
FAU offers an outstandingly productive research environment as well as a passionate and multi-disciplinary scholarly community within a vibrant institutional network.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 17.04.2020 addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law. Please contact wiso-sprecher@fau.de with any questions.
The Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology invites applications for an
Open Topic Tenure Track Professorship for Translational Health Research
(W2 / Associate Professor)
at the Department of Psychology to be filled by the earliest possible starting date for an initial period of six years. FAU offers the long-term perspective of a permanent appointment to a W2 or W3 professorship if the requirements of the tenure evaluation are met.
We seek to appoint a top early career scholar who will develop outstanding expertise in the field. The professorship is financed with funds from a Federal and State programme for supporting young researchers at German universities. The professorship is intended to make significant contributions to the FAU key research priorities. This call for applications addresses outstanding early career scholars with the ambition of developing their own profiles and careers as part of the strategic development of a key priority in cooperation with renowned scholars at FAU (‘Open Topic Tenure Track’). The position announced in this call for applications will strengthen research and teaching in the field ‘Translational Health Research’. The successful candidate will be invited to take an active role in the FAU key research priority ‘Medicine, Life Sciences and Health’.
The successful candidate shall represent psychology adequately in research and teaching. We welcome applications from individuals with expertise and research activities in the field of ‘Translational Health Research’, specialising in health psychology or educational psychology, especially in the field of ‘Behavioural Health Technology’.
The candidate must be willing to participate in teacher training in psychology at FAU. Preference will be given to candidates who are willing to contribute to the research focus area of the Faculty ‘Health over the Life Course’. The Department of Psychology encourages transparent and replicable research and pursues these objectives with open data, open materials, and pre-registration. Please state clearly in your application how you have followed these objectives in the past and how you intend to do so in the future.
Successful candidates demonstrate excellent academic achievements in research and teaching at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience, including the ability to teach in English, are also prerequisites. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. You may also have acquired the necessary qualifications in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as W1 Professor or Assistant Professor).
FAU expects applicants to become actively involved in administering academic affairs and in developing strategic initiatives. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.
FAU offers career development and an attractive initial package. Based on international standards and transparent performance agreements, FAU ensures a fair tenure track evaluation process.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, teaching evaluation, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 24.04.2020, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology, Prof. Dr. Rainer Trinczek. Please contact phil-berufungen@fau.de with any questions.
The Faculty of Medicine at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a
Full Professorship (W3) for Dental, Oral, and Maxillofacial Medicine (focusing on Operative Dentistry)
(Successor of Prof. Dr. med. dent. Anselm Petschelt)
at the Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology. The professorship is a full-time and permanent position to be filled by 1 October 2021.
We seek to appoint a leading expert with an internationally visible research and teaching profile. The successful candidate will be expected to represent the field of operative dentistry in research, teaching and patient care and will be appointed as Head of Department. This clinical role also requires expertise in research and experience in teaching in the field of operative dentistry including cariology, prevention and restoration, periodontology, paediatric dentistry and endodontology.
The professor will be expected to contribute to research activities in operative dentistry and relevant research networks at the Faculty of Medicine (Collaborative Research Centres, Research Training Groups, Interdisciplinary Centre for Clinical Research, Medical Valley, Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies (SAOT) and priority programmes at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen (e.g. Comprehensive Cancer Centre). Degree programmes at the Faculty of Medicine include Medicine, Dentistry, Molecular Medicine, Medical Process Management and Logopaedics. The curriculum of the Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology is taught in German. Applicants with a proven ability to manage clinical operations economically and efficiently are particularly desirable.
Successful candidates show an excellent academic track record in research and teaching at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are prerequisites. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. You may also have acquired these necessary qualifications in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as W1 Professor or Assistant Professor).
FAU expects applicants to demonstrate academic leadership, engage in early career development and to drive FAU’s strategic agenda. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.
FAU offers an outstandingly productive research environment as well as a passionate and multi-disciplinary scholarly community within a vibrant institutional network.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 26.04.2020 addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Please contact med-dekanat@fau.de with any questions.
The Faculty of Medicine at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a
W1 Endowed Professorship for Rheumatology
(Assistant Professor)
at the Department of Medicine 3 – Rheumatology and Immunology. The professorship is to be filled by the earliest possible starting date for an initial period of three years. Upon successful evaluation, the appointment will be extended for another three years. The professorship will be funded by Sanofi Aventis Deutschland GmbH via the Stifterverband.
We seek to appoint a top early career scientist who will develop outstanding expertise in the field. The successful candidate will be expected to represent the specialist area in teaching and research and lead an independent scientific working group at the Department of Medicine 3. We are seeking to appoint an excellent researcher who will specialise in research into the causes of chronicity in inflammatory diseases, focusing on tissue-specific regulatory mechanisms. The successful candidate will be expected to cover both experimental and translational aspects of the research area, to use innovative methods (e.g. high resolution imaging) and to develop new concepts for the prevention of inflammation. The post holder will be expected to participate in the research networks at FAU and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen (e.g. collaborative research centres, research training groups, the Interdisciplinary Centre for Clinical Research, the leading edge cluster Medical Valley, and the Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies [SAOT]). The degree programmes taught at the Faculty of Medicine include degree programmes in Medicine and Molecular Medicine (BSc., M.Sc.), as well as the elite degree programme in Integrated Immunology (M.Sc.) offered in collaboration with the Department of Biology. The curricula are taught in both German and English.
Successful candidates demonstrate initial academic achievements and the capacity for independent research at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad and/or experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are also prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are desired.
FAU expects applicants to become actively involved in administering academic affairs and in developing strategic initiatives. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.
FAU offers career development, mentoring and an attractive initial research budget. Based on international standards and transparent performance agreements, FAU ensures a fair evaluation process.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 03.05.2020, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Please contact the Dean at med-bewerbungen@fau.de with any questions.
The Faculty of Medicine at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a
Tenure Track Professorship for Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology
(W2 / Associate Professor)
at the Department of Medicine 1 − Gastroenterology, Pneumology and Endocrinology. The professorship is to be filled by the earliest possible starting date for an initial period of six years. FAU offers a long-term perspective of a permanent appointment to a W2 professorship if the requirements of the tenure evaluation are met.
We seek to appoint an expert who will develop an internationally visible research and teaching profile. The professor will be expected to represent the research area of gastrointestinal inflammatory diseases with a translational perspective. The successful candidate should demonstrate willingness to collaborate closely with the other clinical departments as well as institutes at the Faculty of Medicine and other faculties. The professor will also be expected to contribute to research networks such as DFG Collaborative Research Centres and Interdisciplinary Centres at FAU. The degree programmes Medicine, Dentistry, Molecular Medicine, Medical Process Management and Logopaedics are taught at the Faculty of Medicine.
Successful candidates demonstrate excellent academic achievements in research and teaching at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are desired. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. You may also have acquired the necessary qualifications in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as W1 Professor or Assistant Professor).
FAU expects applicants to become actively involved in administering academic affairs and in developing strategic initiatives. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.
FAU offers an outstandingly productive research environment as well as a passionate and multi-disciplinary scholarly community within a vibrant institutional network.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, list of operations, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by 10.05.2020, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Please contact med-dekanat@fau.de with any questions.