University Professor of Functional Genomics and Molecular Neurobiology

About the Role

The Institute of Developmental Biology and Neurobiology at the Faculty of Biology invites applications for the position of University Professor of Functional Genomics and Molecular Neurobiology, beginning at the earliest possible date. Salary grade W 2 LBesG | Civil servant (tenured).

About the University

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can exploit its full potential and showcase its dynamic innovative power. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching, in turn paving the way for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its faculties and departments are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center, creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from all over the world.

Qualifications

• Outstanding candidate with strong expertise in genetics and molecular biology, including the application of these approaches to the nervous system
• Internationally recognised expertise and a strong track record of successfully securing external funding
• In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in Section 49 of the Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland-Palatinate
• In addition to the doctorate, a demonstration of excellent academic achievements is required
• Proficiency in English and German (German language skills need to be acquired within five years of appointment)
• A cooperative, team-oriented and proactive work attitude, strong communication skills, and the willingness to assume responsibility – including further professional development in accordance with JGU's leadership guidelines

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent and internationally visible research program sustained by third-party funding
• Collaborate within the Faculty of Biology, the University Medical Centre, the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB), and participate in current and future research consortia
• Teach practical and theoretical courses in genetics, molecular biology, and neurobiology at the Bachelor's and Master's level
• Increase the number of courses taught in English
• Participate in academic service
• Maintain a strong presence on campus and provide close personal mentoring of students

Research Environment & Collaboration Opportunities

• Institute of Quantitative and Computational Biosciences (IQCB)
• Collaborative research centres (CRC 1361 DNA Repair & Genome Stability; CRC 1551 Polymer Concepts in Cellular Function)
• Research Unit FOR 5289 (From Imprecision to Robustness in Neural Circuit Assembly)
• Research Training Groups 4R (R-Loop Regulation in Robustness and Resilience) and GenEvo (Gene regulation in Evolution)
• Carl-Zeiss-funded project for Interactive Biomaterials for Neural Regeneration
• Profile areas such as ReALity (Resilience – Adaptation – Longevity) or the Centre of Healthy Aging
• Rhine-Main Neuroscience Network (rmn2)

Commitments of JGU

• JGU firmly supports making family and career compatible and promotes its employees' further professional development
• JGU welcomes qualified applications from people from diverse backgrounds
• JGU aims to increase the number of women in research and teaching and therefore encourages female researchers to apply
• Candidates with severe disabilities or with equivalent status (as defined by section 2 sub-section 3 of the Ninth Book of the Social Code, SGB IX) and appropriate qualifications will be given priority