W3 professorship in Gießen: Your springboard for biological innovations!

W3 professorship in Gießen: Your springboard for biological innovations!

In Gießen, a job advertisement for a W2 professorship is published in the field of modeling biological systems. This professorship is located at the Justus Liebig University (JLU) and is to be filled as soon as possible. According to the requirements of the Hessian University Act (HessHG), it is important to observe some specific prerequisites that are bound to the hiring of future professorship.

The establishment of this professorship is part of the Heisenberg program of the German Research Foundation (DFG), which enables prospective scientists to cover research costs. A conditional prerequisite for the appeal is that the future job owner receives a positive decision about a funding application from the DFG. A temporary civil servant relationship is planned to be transferred to a permanent W2 professorship after successful evaluation.

tasks and expectations

Future professorship will deal intensively with the modeling of complex biological systems, especially at the levels of biomes, ecosystems and species communities. One focus is on creating new standards for the collection and analysis of complex biological data. This position complements the efforts of the JLU to build a center for applied computer science and data science, which focuses on biodiversity and global change.

An important part of the activity will also be the teaching. The development of new courses for the Bachelor and Master courses are announced here, but also the commitment in basic training in related areas. The new professorship is expected to contribute to teaching through innovative teaching methods and the use of digital media both in German and in English, provided that the appropriate didactic skills

In addition, active participation in graduate training programs and cooperation with the Senckenberg Society for Natural Research is desirable. This professorship will contribute to the internationalization of the JLU by implementing English -language modules and participating in research associations.

The prerequisites for the position sought include a completed degree in a scientific subject, an excellent doctorate and proven scientific achievements, including through publications. Particular attention is paid to research that deals with the modeling of biomes and ecosystems.

The applicants should also be able to demonstrate success in the acquisition of third -party funds and bring experience in academic teaching, especially in the subjects of biology and bioinformatics. The ability to transfer knowledge and to be active in academic self -government is also valued.

With the aim of increasing the proportion of women in the science area, qualified scientists are called up for application. The JLU emphasizes that it is a family -friendly university and expressly calls on applications from people with children or with severe disabilities.

applications must be submitted to the President of the JLU by October 17, 2024, whereby the application documents must correspond to the framework specified in an information sheet. The reference number 8-13/24 is important here.

For further details and information about the specific requirements and conditions, referred to the detailed description of the position at www.academics.de .