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Professor W3 (m/f/x) in Biophysics with focus on Spatial Biology in Translational Medicine
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Bochum
Permanent
Full Time
Apply by: 2025-05-15
Published: 2025-04-16
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.
The Medical Faculty at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum invites applications for the position of a
Contact for further information: Tel.: +49 234 32-28923
We look forward to receiving your application via our .
Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 4529.
PROFESSOR (M/F/X) IN BIOPHYSICS WITH FOCUS ON SPATIAL BIOLOGY IN TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
commencing 01.04.2026. The professorships research will focus on “Spatial Biology in Translational Medicine” at the Centre for Protein Diagnostics (PRODI). Spatial biology deals with the visualization of molecules in a two-dimensional or three-dimensional context as well as the spatial arrangement and interactions within complex tissues and organisms. This interdisciplinary field combines knowledge from medicine, biology, physics and computer science to achieve a comprehensive understanding of biological systems in health and disease. As an interface between clinical and experimental science, this professorship will combine innovative methods of ‘spatial biology’ and clinical applicability. We are seeking an internationally renowned candidate with a reputation in the field of “Spatial biology using methods such as multiplex imaging, spatial mono-omics, spatial multi-omics” and their application to translational projects. The research should be highly collaborative and complement the existing research foci at the Medical Faculty of RUB, in particular neuroscience, protein sciences, oncology, the development area “host-pathogen interactions” or other emerging research networks of the faculty, e.g. “Cardiometabolomics”. Active collaboration and scientific cooperation with the Centre for Protein Diagnostics (PRODI) is essential. The successful candidate is expected to lead the Department of Biophysics and to represent it with a research focus on “Spatial Biology in Translational Medicine” in research and teaching. Participation in teaching biophysics as part of the study programs in Physics and Biology in Bochum and Medical Physics in Dortmund is desired. Positive evaluation as a junior professor, habilitation or equivalent academic achievement and evidence of special aptitude are just as much required as the willingness to participate in the self-governing bodies of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum and to generally get involved in university processes according to Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s mission statement. The candidate has to meet the appointment requirements according to section 36 ff. Hochschulgesetz NRW. We expect furthermore:- strong commitment in teaching
- readiness to participate in interdisciplinary academic work / readiness to participate in interdisciplinary research
- willingness and proven ability to attract significant third-party funded research projects
- A doctorate of outstanding quality in biophysics, biochemistry, biology, biomedicine or a related discipline
- Experience in translational medical research
Complete applications (including CV, copies of academic certificates, lists of publications and research funding, list of self-raised third-party funds, teaching record, and a statement of research interests) and the application form ()) should be sent by 2025-05-15 via our online application portal.

Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 4529.
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