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The University of Kassel is a modern and growing University with round about 22.000 students. The university鈥檚 wide range of expertise covers subjects in the natural, applied, cultural and social sciences.

The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Kassel invites applications for at the Institute of Biology starting on October 1, 2026 a

We are seeking an outstanding scientist with excellent qualifications in the field of bio颅chemistry. The candidate has a strong research profile in the study of metabolic pathways, metabolomics or signal transduction with experience in experimental protein biochemistry. Research on vertebrate models is excluded.

The professorship is based at the Institute of Biology at the University of Kassel and strengthens its research and teaching profile. Collaborations within the Institute of Biology (), the 鈥淢ultiscale Clocks鈥� research training group (), the Centre of Interdisciplinary Nanostructure Research and Technology (CINSaT)
() or the Kassel Institute for Sustainability () are desired.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in the following areas:
(1) publications in renowned scientific journals, (2) acquisition of third-party funding,
(3) ability to lead a research group.

The successful candidate will cover the entire range of theoretical and practical basics of biochemistry in teaching, for bachelor's and teacher training students, as well as in-depth elective modules for master's students in the fields of biology and nanostructure science. The language of instruction for bachelor's and teacher training programs is German. The willingness to learn German in a reasonable period of time is required.

Teaching experience and the ability to teach biochemistry to bachelor and master students are expected.

The Institute of Biology at the University of Kassel is seeking to increase the proportion of female scientists and encourages applications from qualified women. Female applicants with the same qualifications and performance as male applicants will be given preferential consideration.

We welcome applications regardless of the candidate's ethnic and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation and identity or other personal background.

For this professorship, participation in academic self-administration is part of the official duties. The requirements for employment and performance requirements according to
搂搂 67, 68 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (HessHG) apply. Candidates have a qualified subject-related doctorate and additional scientific achievements (habilitation or equivalent achievements).

Applications should include the following documents: (1) a cover letter with private and academic postal and e-mail addresses and telephone number; (2) curriculum vitae with certificates of academic degrees, list of publications, three selected publications, list of previous and current third-party funding and information on teaching activities, and (3) a presentation of current and future research interests (max. 2 pages). The application documents are to be submitted as a single PDF document.

In the event of any differences between the German and English versions of this call for application, the German wording is legally binding.

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Please send your application with the usual informative documents, stating the reference number the subject line, via the . We have complied further information for you in our . In exceptional cases, we will also accept your application documents in paper form or via e-mail bewerbungen@uni-kassel.de, stating the reference number. In the case of postal applications, please submit only copy of your documents (no folders), as these cannot be returned. All documents will be destroyed after completion of the selection process in compliance with data regulations. The protection of your personal information is very important to us, so we will handle your personal information with care. By your app颅lication, you allow us the storage and use in the sense of the Hessian Data Protection and Freedom of Information Act. You can object to this at any time. Your personal data will be deleted.

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Application deadline: 13.03.2025

Date of hire: 01.10.2026