Professorships
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Check which professorships are currently vacant at FAU. Deadlines and contact details are listed in each call for applications.
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Full Professorship (W3) for English Linguistics
The Faculty of Humanities, Social Science, and Theology at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a
Full Professorship (W3) for English Linguistics
at the Department of English, American and Romance Studies at the Institute of English and American Studies. 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 professor will be involved in teaching and researching all aspects of English linguistics with a research focus in cognitive construction grammar (CxG), as well as an additional focus in historical linguistics. The successful candidate will be expected to have made a name for themselves in research with internationally visible publications and a strong academic network. Experience in interdisciplinary collaborative research is desirable. The professor will be involved in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and teaching degree programs (Bavarian State Examination for teaching in Grundschule, Mittelschule, Realschule and Gymnasium). The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in research in the FAU Linguistics Lab and the Research Training Group “Dimensions of Constructional Space”. We also expect the professor to become involved in international partnerships and exchange programs.
Successful candidates show an excellent academic track record in research and teaching at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad and/or international cooperations 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 18. December 2022, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Social Science, and Theology. Please contact phil-berufungen@fau.de with any questions.
W1 Professorship for Sustainability Reporting (Assistant Professor)
The Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a
W1 Professorship for Sustainability Reporting (Assistant Professor)
at the School of Business, Economics, and Law. 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.
We seek to appoint a top early career scholar who will develop outstanding expertise in the field. Research on sustainability reporting is expected in one or more of the following fields: Development of international legal standards, integration into existing reporting systems, using digital reporting formats (ESG XBRL), auditing of reports, and possibilities for analysis by external stakeholders.
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 20. January 2023, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law. Please contact wiso-dekanat@fau.de with any questions.
Professorship (W3) for Experimental Immuno-Oncology
The Faculty of Medicine at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a
Full Professorship (W3) for Experimental Immuno-Oncology
at the Nikolaus Fiebiger Center for Molecular Medicine. The professorship is a full-time and permanent position to be filled by September 1, 2024.
We seek to appoint a leading expert with an internationally visible research and teaching profile in molecular and cellular immuno-oncology. The professorship is intended to specifically strengthen the focus areas of oncology and immunology at the Faculty of Medicine. We expect candidates to participate actively in teaching and collaboration in the relevant research networks (Collaborative Research Centers, Research Training Groups, Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research and Priority Programs at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, e.g. Comprehensive Cancer Center, German Center for Immunotherapy). Degree programs taught at the Faculty of Medicine include Dentistry, Molecular Medicine, Medical Process Management, Logopedics, Midwifery Science, as well as programs in Medical Technology and the Master of Science in Integrated Immunology taught in cooperation with other faculties. The curriculum is taught in German and English.
Successful candidates show an excellent academic track record in research and teaching at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad and/or international cooperations 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 January 8, 2023, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Please contact med-dekanat@fau.de with any questions.
W2-Professorship for Signal Processing (Associate Professor)
The Faculty of Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a
W2 Professorship for Signal Processing
(Associate Professor)
at the Department of Electrical Engineering. The professorship is a full-time and permanent position to be filled by April 1, 2024.
We seek to appoint an expert who will develop an internationally visible research and teaching profile. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in interdisciplinary research together with other subject areas at FAU and to become actively involved in the degree programs offered by the Department of EEI and other related degree programs at the Faculty of Engineering. In particular, the professor will be responsible for continuing with the compulsory lectures and laboratory courses currently offered in English. Applicants should have outstanding qualifications in one or more of the following research focal areas and have already acquired relevant project or industry experience:
- Statistical signal processing
- Data-driven learning algorithms for signal processing
- Synthesis of model-based and data-driven signal processing
- Sensor-array systems
- Adaptive and self-learning systems.
Successful candidates demonstrate excellent academic achievements in research and teaching at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad and/or international cooperations 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. December 2022, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. Please contact tf-dekan@fau.de with any questions.