Vacancies for professorships at FAU

The Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a

Full Professor of Private, Commercial, Company and Business Law

(salary group W3)

at the School of Law. This is a full-time and permanent position planned to be filled by April 1, 2027.

We seek to appoint an internationally recognized leader in private, commercial, company and business law. The professor will represent the field in research and teaching. Certification in capital market law is desired, and a willingness to become involved in interdisciplinary collaboration, in particular with the School of Business, Economics and Society at FAU, is a prerequisite.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding track record in research and teaching. They are required to have a university degree and a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and additional postdoctoral qualifications (either a habilitation or equivalent academic qualifications). These qualifications may also have been achieved in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as Assistant Professor).

The successful candidate is expected to carry out administrative duties and take a proactive approach to raising third-party funding. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are preferred.

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 responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Please submit your complete application (CV, list of publications, teaching concept and research concept [max. 2 pages each], list of third-party funding, copies of certificates and degrees) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by September 15, 2026, addressed to the Speaker of the School of Law. Please contact jura-sprecher@fau.de with any questions.

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

Assistant Professor of Theoretical Mathematics

(salary group W1)

at the Department of Mathematics. The position 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 an outstanding early career scholar / scientist with an emerging international profile in research and teaching. We are looking for a candidate with the potential to build a world-leading, independent research program in theoretical mathematics. The successful candidate’s expertise should tie in with the research areas in our Department. These include, in particular, algebraic aspects of quantum field theory, quantum information, mathematical physics, representation theory, geometry and algebra, and topological field theories.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate initial academic achievements and the capacity for independent research at the highest international standards. They are required to have a university degree, an outstanding doctoral degree and relevant teaching experience with a commitment to excellence in teaching. No more than four years should have passed between the conferral of the doctoral degree and deadline of the call for applications; this period may also be extended due to periods of supporting a family or caring for a family member. The date of the doctoral certificate is decisive. Furthermore, the candidate ought to have changed university since completing their doctoral degree or have held a research position outside FAU for at least two years.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate academic leadership, take a proactive approach to raising third-party funding and carry out administrative duties. FAU aims to create a supportive environment for students and expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are preferred.

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 responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Please submit your complete application documents in English (CV, list of publications, teaching concept [1 page] and research concept [2–3 pages], list of third-party funding, copies of certificates and degrees) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by September 20, 2026, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Sciences. Please contact nat_dekanat@fau.de with any questions.

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

Associate or Full Professor of Smart Imaging and Data Profiling

(tenure track; salary group W2/W3)

at the Institute of Radiology to be filled by the earliest possible starting date with the following possibilities: A tenure-track position as an associate professor at pay grade W2 leading to a full professorship at pay grade W3, or a permanent position as a full professor at pay grade W3. The position as an associate professor will be filled for an initial period of six years. FAU offers the long-term perspective of a permanent appointment to a full professorship if the requirements of the tenure evaluation are met. The decision whether to appoint the professor to a tenure-track associate professorship leading to a full professorship or to a full professorship from the outset depends on the candidate’s qualifications.

The professor will be appointed within the framework of the High-Tech Agenda Bavaria, in the collaborative project d.DiM: Digital Disease Management. They will be expected to share ideas with researchers based at other locations in the AI health hub and to initiate joint activities or research projects. It is intended that the professor will also be granted secondary membership of the Faculty of Engineering.

We seek to appoint an internationally recognized leader in the area of AI-based MR imaging approaches (clinical radiological or computer-based imaging research in conjunction with clinical experience) with a research focus on one or more of the following areas:

• Developing methods for the modality-specific AI-based optimization of scan processes and examination workflows
• Intelligent algorithms for data extraction and analysis in the context of scans
• Personalized support for clinical decisions.

Furthermore, the professorship’s research profile should tie in with the key research priorities at the Faculty of Medicine. We expect active collaboration in the relevant research networks (collaborative research centers, DFG research groups, research training groups, Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research, Deutsches Zentrum für Immuntherapie, NCT WERA) and priority programs at the faculties and Uniklinikum Erlangen. Please note that teaching in the degree programs in Medicine and Dentistry is predominantly in German. The professor will also be expected to become involved in patient care to a certain extent.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding track record in research and teaching. They are required to have a university degree and a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and additional postdoctoral qualifications (either a habilitation or equivalent academic qualifications). These qualifications may also have been achieved in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as Assistant Professor). A license to practice medicine in the field of radiology would be advantageous.

For appointment to a tenure-track position as an associate professor leading to a full professorship, candidates are also expected to have a broad research profile, international visibility, a sustained record of international publications and considerable experience in teaching.

For appointment to a permanent full professorship, candidates are also expected to have a broad research profile, high international visibility, a sustained record of international publications at a very high level, extensive experience in teaching and leadership and management skills.

The successful candidate is expected to carry out administrative duties and take a proactive approach to raising third-party funding. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are preferred.

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 responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Please submit your complete application (CV, list of publications, teaching and research concept, and a gender and diversity concept [max. 2 pages each], list of third-party funding, copies of certificates and degrees) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by September 15, 2026, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Please contact med-berufungen@fau.de with any questions.

The Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for an

Associate Professor of Church Music

(salary group W2)

at the Institute of Practical Theology at the School of Theology. This is a full-time and permanent position to be filled by the earliest possible starting date. The professor will also assume the position of University Music Director.

We seek to appoint an internationally recognized leader in church music to teach and conduct research in the discipline including, for instance, hymnology relating to a wide range of liturgical and musical practices used in church services. In particular, the professor will be expected to introduce students of all subjects to the discipline and to teach them relevant skills. The professor will be expected to work closely with the University chaplain, the Institute for Practical Theology and with musical, church-music and liturgical institutions both within the university and beyond. The professor will be responsible for church music during the university church services.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding track record in research and teaching. They are required to have a degree in Protestant church music (Master’s/A-Exam or an equivalent qualification), usually also a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and additional academic qualifications (either a habilitation or equivalent academic qualifications). These qualifications may also have been achieved in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as Assistant Professor).

In view of the professor’s involvement in the School of Theology as well as in the area of university music, candidates are also expected to meet the profile of a professor of the performing musical arts. In addition to the mentioned academic qualifications and an interest in theology, proficiency in artistic performance and demonstrable artistic accomplishments are expected. This applies in particular to choral conducting, the performance of organ recitals as well as the teaching of organ performance (including tuition leading to qualifications for playing church music as a secondary profession equivalent to the Große Prüfung für das kirchenmusikalische Nebenamt (C-Prüfung) in Germany) and the ability to work with various ensembles, including those specializing in pop music.

The successful candidate is expected to carry out administrative duties and take a proactive approach to raising third-party funding. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are preferred.

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 responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Please submit your complete application (CV including artistic activities, list of publications and teaching, teaching concept, a concept for university music, a gender and diversity concept [max. 2 pages each], list of third-party funding, copies of certificates and degrees) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by October 15, 2026, addressed to Prof. Dr. Ursula Roth. 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 Professor of Cutaneous Autoimmunity

(salary group W3)

at the Department of Dermatology. This is a full-time and permanent position planned to be filled by April 1, 2027.

We seek to appoint an internationally recognized leader with scientific expertise in dermatology or immunology, with a focus on autoimmunity or immunomodulation, particularly as it relates to skin diseases, inflammation, or wounds, and who can represent these fields in research and teaching. The professorship includes the leadership of the independent Department for Immunomodulation. Therefore, we expect a broad research portfolio, high international visibility and leadership and management skills. The professorship does not have a clinical role in patient care.

We expect active involvement in teaching and participation in the relevant research consortia (collaborative research centers, research training groups, Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research), the research priority programs of the Faculty and Uniklinikum Erlangen, the Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie and the Clinician Scientist Programs. The Faculty of Medicine offers degree programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Molecular Medicine, Medical Process Management, Midwifery Science, and Logopedics, and, in collaboration with and within the Department of Biology, degree programs in Integrated Life Sciences and Integrated Immunology.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding track record in research and teaching. They are required to have a university degree and a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and additional postdoctoral qualifications (either a habilitation or equivalent academic qualifications). These qualifications may also have been achieved in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as Assistant Professor).

The successful candidate is expected to carry out administrative duties and take a proactive approach to raising third-party funding. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are preferred.

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 responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Please submit your complete application (CV, list of publications, teaching concept and research concept, a gender and diversity concept [max. 2 pages each], list of third-party funding, copies of certificates and degrees) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by September 20, 2026, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Please contact med-berufungen@fau.de with any questions.

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

Full Professor of Urology

(salary group W3)

at the Department of Urology. This is a full-time and permanent position planned to be filled by October 1, 2027.

We seek to appoint an internationally recognized leader in urology, who will be responsible for research, teaching and patient care, as well as managing the Department of Urology at Uniklinikum Erlangen. The department covers all aspects of urology, specializing particularly in the areas of kidney transplants, urological oncology and pediatric urology.

We seek to appoint a candidate with many years’ management experience in both clinical and scientific settings, who takes a goal-oriented and staff-oriented approach to managing a hospital department and who will advance existing areas of specialization. We expect outstanding achievements in research and teaching, including success in acquiring third-party funding and internationally visible scientific achievements.

That apart, the successful candidate will be expected to play an active part in scientific collaborations with research consortia (including BZKF, CCC WERA, NCT WERA and DZI), Collaborative Research Centers and Research Training Groups at the Faculty of Medicine, the University and other organizational units of Uniklinikum and FAU.

The professor will be expected to teach in the degree programs at the Faculty of Medicine. Degree programs at the faculty include, in particular, Medicine, Dentistry, Molecular Medicine, Medical Process Management, Logopedics, Midwifery Sciences and in collaboration with other faculties Medical Engineering and Integrated Immunology. Teaching obligations are in line with the Teaching Regulations for Bavarian Universities (LUFV).

The successful candidate will have an outstanding track record in research and teaching. They are required to have a university degree and a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and additional postdoctoral qualifications (either a habilitation or equivalent academic qualifications). These qualifications may also have been achieved in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as Assistant Professor). Candidates must provide evidence of a license to practice medicine with specialist training in urology and proven expertise in operative urology, particularly in robot-assisted procedures.

The successful candidate is expected to carry out administrative duties and take a proactive approach to raising third-party funding. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are preferred.

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 responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Please submit your complete application (CV, list of publications, teaching concept and research concept, gender and diversity concept [max. 2 pages each], list of operations, list of third-party funding, copies of certificates and degrees) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by September 27, 2026, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Please contact med-berufungen@fau.de with any questions.

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

Full Professor of Data Science

(salary group W3)

at the Department of Data Science. This is a full-time and permanent position to be filled by the earliest possible starting date.

The Department of Data Science (DDS) is currently being established. The professorship will explore fundamental principles of Data Science in a dynamic and collaborative departmental structure with agile teams working on forward-looking, interdisciplinary research topics.

We seek to appoint an internationally recognized researcher, at either an advanced or an early career stage, who demonstrates outstanding expertise in the mathematical aspects of data science.

The professorship is intended to refine and strengthen the profile of the Department of Data Science and to cover current research topics in the field of Mathematical Data Science. The position requires a strong foundation in data-driven methods from several of the following areas: graph-based methods for data analysis and machine learning, analysis of manifold-valued data, variational methods for mathematical data processing, stability and robustness of deep learning methods, and nonlinear spectral theory. Successful candidates are expected to have an excellent research record in their respective fields. The research activities should also complement the existing research groups at FAU, particularly in the area of Data Science. Collaboration on interdisciplinary topics or applications is also desired. Substantial research experience abroad and/or experience in project management and the acquisition of third-party funding are desirable. The candidate is furthermore expected to contribute to the development of the Department of Data Science at FAU.

Teaching responsibilities include introductory and advanced courses for the Data Science degree programs (BSc and MSc). Participation in teaching other degree programs within the teaching unit Mathematics and Data Science, as well as in service teaching for students of other disciplines, is also expected.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding track record in research and teaching. They are required to have a university degree and a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and additional postdoctoral qualifications (either a habilitation or equivalent academic qualifications). These qualifications may also have been achieved in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as Assistant Professor).

The successful candidate is expected to carry out administrative duties and take a proactive approach to raising third-party funding. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are preferred.

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 responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Please submit your complete application (CV, list of publications, list of previously taught courses and evaluations, teaching concept [1 page] and research concept [max. 3 pages], list of third-party funding, copies of certificates and degrees) in English online at https://berufungen.fau.de by October 14, 2026, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Sciences. Please contact nat-dekanat@fau.de with any questions.