The University of Greifswald’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is seeking candidates for the position of
Professor (W3) of “Biotechnology and Enzyme Catalysis”
for appointment by 1 April 2027. We are looking for a candidate whose research and teaching correspond to the current study programmes at the Institute of Biochemistry. These are currently the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree courses ‘Biochemistry’, the M.Sc. degree course ‘Bioeconomy & Biotechnology’ and the M.Sc. degree course ‘Environmental Sciences’.
Applicants should have a proven track record in a current field of experimental biochemical research with a focus on biotechnology/enzyme catalysis and protein engineering, and be able to teach the full scope of the subject area. The chair should meaningfully complement the existing research foci at the Institute of Biochemistry and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and actively participate in the University of Greifswald's research domains as well as in ongoing and planned collaborative projects. A compatibility between the candidates’ research and the topic of ‘One Health’ is particularly desirable.
Applicants should be willing to take on tasks in academic self-administration. Experience abroad and a willingness to teach in English are required. The University of Greifswald supports and demands family-friendly leadership.
Applicants must fulfil the requirements for a university professor according to § 58(1) of the Landeshochschulgesetz – LHG M-V (State Higher Education Act): a university degree, teaching aptitude and a high level of scientific research, which is generally documented by an outstanding doctoral degree. Further academic achievements are expected. § 58(2) LHG M-V stipulates that these are usually proven by a junior professorship, habilitation or equivalent.
In accordance with § 61 LHG M-V, the appointed professor will be assigned the status of a civil servant (Beamtenverhältnis) with unlimited tenure; alternatively, if the applicant is not permanently available: limited tenure as a civil servant or public service employee. As a general rule, permanent tenure as a civil servant (Beamtenverhältnis auf Lebenszeit) can only be awarded for the first time to persons who have not yet ended their 50th year of life when they enter employment.
This vacancy is open to all applicants, irrespective of gender. The University would like to increase the proportion of women in areas in which they are underrepresented and thus applications from women are particularly welcome and will be treated with priority if they have the same qualifications and as long as there are no clear reasons which make a fellow applicant more suitable. Women are specifically encouraged to apply for the position. Severely disabled applicants with the same professional and personal qualifications will be considered with preference.
Unfortunately, application costs (e.g. interview-related travel expenses) will not be reimbursed by the State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
For more information, please contact Prof. Dr. Matthias Eschrig, Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
Applications with all usual documents (Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing the academic career, list of scholarly publications and courses taught, academic certificates, proof of teaching experience, details of externally raised funds, information on teaching concept and future research topics in Greifswald) must be sent via email (one PDF file) by the 9 June 2025, addressed to:
Universität Greifswald
Dekan der Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät
Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Straße 15a
17489 Greifswald
Tel. + 49 (0) 3834 420 4000
dekanmnf@uni-greifswald.de
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