Professorships

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.

The Faculty of Medicine at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a

W2 Professorship for Pediatric Surgery

(Associate Professor)

at the Department of Surgery. 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. The professor will be responsible for research, teaching and patient care in the area of pediatric surgery as well as managing the independent Department of Pediatric Surgery at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen.

We are looking to appoint a candidate with management experience and excellent skills in the diagnosis and treatment of complex patient cases typical to a university hospital. The focus is on neonatal surgery and surgery of congenital anomalies as well as on pediatric thoracic and visceral surgery. Extensive experience and proven expertise in minimally-invasive neonatal surgery and the willingness to collaborate with surgeons from other disciplines is required. We also expect excellent communication, leadership and social skills.

The Department of Pediatric Surgery at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen belongs to the Pediatric Surgery Center, which incorporates more than 30 other specialist disciplines, including pediatric urology, represented by the Department of Urology, and pediatric trauma surgery, represented by the Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery. The successful candidate will be expected to take a dynamic approach to developing the Department of Pediatric Surgery in line with the overall strategy of Universitätsklinikum, exploiting and strengthening ties to other departments. Surgical capacities will also be provided to cater to the needs of the Northern Franconian Perinatal Center in Bamberg, Bayreuth, Coburg and Schweinfurt. It is expected that emergency surgical services will be offered all year round at each of the locations.

The professor will be expected to play an active part in partnerships with research clusters, collaborative research centers and research training groups at the Faculty of Medicine. Teaching duties follow the guidelines stipulated in the Teaching Regulations for Bavarian Universities (Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung für die Bayerischen Universitäten (LUFV)). The degree programs offered at the Faculty of Medicine are Medicine, Dentistry, Molecular Medicine (in English and German), Medical Process Management, Logopedics, Midwifery Science and, in conjunction with other faculties, Medical Engineering and Integrated Immunology.

Candidates are expected to have several years’ experience in research and practical surgical experience in the field of pediatric surgery. 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 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). Candidates must provide evidence of a license to practice medicine in the field of pediatric surgery. Applicants with a proven ability to manage clinical operations economically and efficiently are particularly desirable.

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 January 20, 2023, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Please contact med-dekanat@fau.de with any questions.