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Technische Universität Braunschweig is one of Germany’s leading
institutes of technology and offers an inspiring work environment
with a wide range of research and teaching opportunities in state
of-the-art facilities. The 3,800 members of our academic, technical
and administrative staff – including more than 400 international
scientific staff – work together to ensure that our university
successfully fulfils its mission of providing excellent teaching for
our approximately 15,000 students and 100 trainees.
We focus our research on mobility, metrology, engineering for health, and the future city. Our core disciplines include a comprehensive engineering division and a strong natural sciences division, closely linked with business sciences, social sciences, educational sciences, and the humanities.
Our university is located at the heart of one of Europe’s most research-intensive regions. We cooperate closely with the more than 20 internationally renowned research institutions in our vicinity and our network extends to our partner universities in Germany and all over the world, with whom we maintain strong relationships. The Leibniz Institute DSMZ–German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH is one of the world’s largest bioresource centers and a research infrastructure within the Leibniz Association. Its mission encompasses the provision, research, and utilization of microorganisms, cell cultures, and other biological resources.
The Technische Universität Braunschweig and the Leibniz Institute DSMZ- German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH have been cooperating for many years in the field of microbiology
Faculty of Life Sciences
We offer a
W3 Professorship for Microbiology
combined with the position of
Scientific Director of the Leibniz
Institute DSMZ (f/m/d)
SALARY-GR. W3
The appointment will be made within the framework of a joint
appointment, according to the Jülich Model, with a reduced teaching load and is to be filled at the earliest possible date.
Responsibilities
The Professorship for Microbiology is combined with the position
of Scientific Director of the Leibniz
Institute DSMZ–German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell
Cultures GmbH. In this capacity, you will assume overall scientific
responsibility for one of the world’s largest bioresource centers,
comprising more than 90.000 biological resources and
approximately 230 staff members. The position includes the
strategic, scientific, and structural development of the DSMZ within
a highly dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment. The
successful candidate is expected to have an excellent and
internationally visible research profile in the field of microbiology,
dealing with one or more research areas such as microbial
biodiversity, microbiome research, and infection biology using
bioinformatic and AI-based methods. The expected focus of your
scientific work will be collection-based microbiology, emphasizing
the utilization and advancement of DSMZ bioresources to support
your own research projects. You will lead an independent research
group whose work is closely aligned with the strategic research
priorities of both the DSMZ and Technische Universität
Braunschweig. The position involves active integration into local,
national, and international research networks, with close
collaboration expected with the university’s research centers
"Braunschweig Integrated Centre of Systems Biology (BRICS)",
"Center of Pharmaceutical Engineering (PVZ)", and "Laboratory for
Emerging Nanotechnology (LENA)", as well as with non-university
partners such as the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI),
the Julius Kühn Institute (JKI), the Thünen Institute (TI), and the
Robert Koch Institute (RKI) in Wernigerode. The candidate (f/m/d) is
expected to contribute to the acquisition of third-party funding to
support research projects and strengthen the scientific
infrastructure.
The successful candidate (f/m/d) is expected to be committed to
the university’s strategic goals and to actively shape its holistic
development (https://www.tu
braunschweig.de/hochschulentwicklung). In addition to the classic
service areas of a university (research, teaching and studies,
transfer, governance and administration), this applies in particular
to digitalisation, internationalisation, equality and diversity, as well
as knowledge exchange.
Our expectationsThe appointment is intended for an outstanding scientist with an
internationally recognized reputation
in microbiology. Required qualifications include outstanding
scientific achievements, international networking, and several
years of relevant leadership experience in research institutions
and third-party-funded projects. International research and
teaching experience, excellent command of the German and
English language, as well as the ability and willingness to teach
courses in English are a prerequisite. Individual career decisions
and career breaks due to parental/family care leave affecting
research output will be taken into account by the appointment
committee.
Requirements, § 25 NHG
- A degree in a relevant field
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Pedagogical aptitude
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Special qualification for in-depth independent scientific work, as a rule proven by an above-average doctorate
- Additional academic achievements, usually within the framework of a junior professorship, a post-doctoral degree (Habilitation) or through achievements equivalent to a Habilitation
Notes
Technische Universität Braunschweig and the DSMZ make
personnel decisions on the basis auf suitability, ability and
professional performance.
Our aim is to increase the share of women in academic positions.
Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from women and
will give preference to female candidates with equivalent
qualifications. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to
apply and, if equally qualified, will be given preference in the
appointment process.
Both DSMZ and Technische Universität Braunschweig are certified
as family-friendly institutions. We are committed to facilitating a
healthy and productive work-life balance and offer a dual career
service as well as support for newly appointed staff. Our Family
Office provides advice on all issues relating to family, childcare,
and caring for relatives. Our “Prof.-Programm” offers exclusive
status-related exchange and consulting formats, in particular to
newly appointed professors.
Professional and Personnel Development promotes the
professional development of all employees through a wide range
of courses and activities.
The university and the DSMZ actively endorses equal opportunities
and diversity and promotes diverse perspectives as essential in
contributing to the institution`s success in research, teaching,
transfer and administration.
We particularly invite applications from international candidates
(f/m/d). German language skills are not a prerequisite. However,
the successful candidate is expected to acquire sufficient language
skills to perform teaching and administrative duties in German
within two years of appointment.
Even though this is a permanent full-time position, a part-time
appointment may be possible upon request.
Applicants who are 50 years or older at the time the appointment commences and who have not acquired permanent civil servant status (Beamtenverhältnis auf Lebenszeit) will be employed with employee status (Angestelltenverhältnis).
We are looking forward to your application!
Applicants (f/m/d) are requested to attach the usual documents:
- Academic background (curriculum vitae)
- Academic certificates and diplomas (degrees)
- List of publications incl. copies of 3 select publications
- List of externally funded projects and description of own role in these projects
- List of courses taught, including results of course evaluation
- Research and teaching statement
- If necessary, add proof of parental leave or disability.
Please submit the application, including all documents, digitally via the online portal (button underneath) of Technische Universität Braunschweig.
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