Full Professorship (W3) for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Succession of Prof. Dr. Dr. Rainer Schmelzeisen)
The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for a
Full Professorship (W3) for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
(Succession of Prof. Dr. Dr. Rainer Schmelzeisen)
in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Regional Plastic Surgery from October, 1st 2025.
The future holder of this position will represent the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in research and teaching. She/he will be the medical director of the Department at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg.
The future post holder is expected to demonstrate outstanding clinical and scientific achievements at an international level, have leadership experience as well as management skills and be able to represent the entire spectrum of oral and maxillofacial surgery. The candidate should have a focus on head and neck tumour and craniofacial surgery and should be familiar with innovative, interdisciplinary and oncological therapies including plastic-functional rehabilitation. Academic teaching is to be subject-specific in the dentistry and medicine degree programmes.
Interdisciplinary collaborations, active participation in research focus areas of the Faculty of Medicine, in particular in the fields of oncology, immunology and infectiology, and participation in research alliances of the University of Freiburg are expected.
Prerequisites for the employment of Professors are a university degree in medicine and dentistry, a very good dissertation, an excellent publication record and a board certification (Facharztanerkennung) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Substantial achievements and experience in academic research and teaching, at the level of a Habilitation according to the German academic system, are expected.
The position is tenured according to § 50 para 1 LHG. Reference is made to the regulations of § 49 para 2a LHG.
The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here. Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
To download the necessary application forms please refer to:
https://uni-freiburg.de/med/akad-laufbahn/berufungen-en/
For further information, please contact phone +49-761-270-84650/-84661; fax +49-761-270-84670; e-mail dekanat-professuren@uniklinik-freiburg.de. Applications with all relevant documents (incl. teaching experience) should be sent by e-mail no later than 14th August 2025 to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (professuren-bewerbungen@uniklinik-freiburg.de).
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the „Berufungsleitfaden“.
Application documents and guidance for applicants
Person to contact (faculty)
Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein (chairperson appointments committee)
Person to contact (administration)
Ms Tharshika Ramesh
phone: +49 761 / 270 846 50
Status of procedure
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Full Professorship (W3) for Personalized Immune Cell Therapy
The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for the
Full Professorship (W3) for Personalized Immune Cell Therapy
at the Institute of Transfusional Medicine and Genetherapy (director: Prof. Dr. Toni Cathomen) at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg to be filled by 1 st September 2025.
The future holder of this position will represent the subject of ‘Personalized Immune Cell Therapy in research and teaching and will be entrusted with the establishment of a Personalized Immune Cell Therapy working group. It is planned to assign a division management to the professorship. In addition, she*he will be responsible for transfusion medicine patient care.
The future holder of this position holds experience in the clinical development, testing or application of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). A subject-relevant research focus with a corresponding excellent track record (publications, acquisition of third-party funding) as well as management experience are required.
The professorship should advance immune cell therapy through participation in renowned oncological research networks (e.g. DKTK, German Cancer Aid) and through close cooperation with the existing Collaborative Research Centers 1160 (IMPATH), 1479 (OncoEscape) and 1597 (Small Data) in order to create the basis for successful implementation in clinical trials.
Prerequisites for the employment of Professors are a university degree in medicine, a very good dissertation and an excellent publication record and a board certification (Facharztanerkennung) in transfusion medicine or a related disciplines (with the willingness to acquire a specialist qualification in transfusion medicine). Substantial achievements and experience in academic research and teaching, at the level of a Habilitation according to the German academic system, are expected.
The prerequisite for filling the professorship is that the person to be appointed has acquired a funding in the programme “endowed CZS Professorship for Universities” of the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung. The position is tenured according to § 50 para 1 LHG. Reference is made to the regulations of § 49 para 2a LHG.
The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here. Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
Necessary application forms are available here:
https://uni-freiburg.de/med/akad-laufbahn/berufungen-en/
For further information, please contact phone +49-761-270-84650/-84661; fax +49-761-270-84670; e-mail dekanat-professuren@uniklinik-freiburg.de. Applications with all relevant documents (incl. teaching experience) should be sent by e-mail no later than 19th June 2025 to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (professuren-bewerbungen@uniklinik-freiburg.de).
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the „Berufungsleitfaden“.
Person to contact (faculty)
Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein (chairperson appointments committee)
Person to contact (administration)
Ms Tharshika Ramesh
phone: +49 761 / 270 846 50
Status of procedure
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| Date of final meeting of the appointments committee | |
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Full Professorship (W3) for Precision Neuroimmunology
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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for a
Full Professorship (W3) for Precision Neuroimmunology
in the Department of neurology and neurophysiology at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg (Medical Director: Prof. Dr. Heinz Wiendl) to be filled by 1st January 2026
The future holder of this position will represent the field of Precision neuroimmunology in research and teaching.
The professorship is embedded in the scientific-clinical overall concept of the Clinic for Neurology and Neurophysiology and the Department of the Neurocenter, focusing on biosignatures for more precise sub- and endophenotyping of neuroimmunological diseases. The goal is to improve individual prognoses and therapy decisions through multimodal data (imaging, fluid biopsy) and AI-supported analyses (machine learning, digital twins). Tasks include the development and validation of blood and cerebrospinal fluid biosignatures, participation in multicenter cohorts, teaching in medical education, and patient care with a focus on new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
The professorship is a bridge professorship with the Medical Faculty of the University of Basel. International networking, particularly within the framework of Eucor – The European Campus, is desired.
Prerequisites for the employment of Professors are a university degree in medicine, a very good dissertation and an excellent publication record and a board certification (Facharztanerkennung) in neurology. Substantial achievements and experience in academic research and teaching, at the level of a Habilitation according to the German academic system, are expected.
The position is tenured according to § 50 para 1 LHG as an employee.
The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here. Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
To download the necessary application forms please refer to
https://uni-freiburg.de/med/akad-laufbahn/berufungen-en/.
For further information, please contact us by phone +49-761-270-84661/-84650; fax +49-761-270-84670; e-mail dekanat-professuren@uniklinik-freiburg.de. Applications with all pertinent documents (incl. teaching experience) should be sent by e-mail not later than June 4th 2025 to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (professuren-bewerbungen@uniklinik-freiburg.de).
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the „Berufungsleitfaden“.
Person to contact (faculty)
Prof. Dr. Hein (chairperson appointments committee)
Person to contact (administration)
Ms Birgit Becherer
phone: +49 761 / 270 846 61
Status of procedure
| Date(s) of lectures delivered by the candidates (open to members of the university) 10.07.2025 | |
| Date of final meeting of the appointments committee 29.08.2025 | |
| Date of decision on the proposal list (senate) | |
| Date of professorship offer | |
| Date of acceptance of professorship offer (date and name) |
Junior Professorship for Epigenetic Pharmacology
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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for a
Junior Professorship for Epigenetic Pharmacology
at the Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department Pharmacology II, to be filled as soon as possible.
This is a grade W1-professorship to which performance payments can be offered. This professorship is suitable for highly qualified early career researchers at an early stage in their careers. Conditions governing the appointment in accordance with section 51 (2) LHG apply.
It is expected that the applicant has a high level of scientific qualification in the field of Epigenetics, such as during an excellent postgraduation thesis work. The Junior-Professorship is supposed to complement and strengthen the focus areas of the Institute by research on the epigenetic regulation of the genome and the pharmacological approaches to impact gene programs, such as for maintaining or altering cellular identities. The applicant should have a proven track record in the field, experience with the acquisition of third-party funding, supervision of co-workers, and academic teaching.
Prerequisites for the employment are a university degree in medicine, biology, biochemistry or other areas of biomedical research, a very good dissertation and an excellent publication record.
This position is a fixed term of four years. After a successful interim evaluation, it can be extended by two years.
The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here. Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
To download the necessary application forms please refer to
https://uni-freiburg.de/med/akad-laufbahn/berufungen-en/.
For further information, please contact us by phone +49-761-270-84661/-84650; fax +49-761-270-84670; e-mail dekanat-professuren@uniklinik-freiburg.de. Applications with all pertinent documents (incl. teaching experience) should be sent by e-mail not later than June 19th 2025 to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (professuren-bewerbungen@uniklinik-freiburg.de).
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the „Berufungsleitfaden“.
Application documents and guidance for applicants
Person to contact (faculty)
Prof. Dr. Thimme (chairperson appointments committee)
Person to contact (administration)
Ms Birgit Becherer
phone: +49 761 / 270 846 61
Status of procedure
| Date(s) of lectures delivered by the candidates (open to members of the university) | |
| Date of final meeting of the appointments committee | |
| Date of decision on the proposal list (senate) | |
| Date of professorship offer | |
| Date of acceptance of professorship offer (date and name) |
Full Professorship (W3) for Medical Imaging Informatics
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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for the
Full Professorship (W3) for Medical Imaging Informatics
in the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology (Medical Director: Prof. Dr. F. Bamberg) to be filled as soon as possible.
The future holder of this position will represent the field of medical imaging informatics in research and teaching and will lead the focus within the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and the Medical Center- University of Freiburg. Major focus is the development and implementation of advanced post-processing of imaging data i.e. by employing artificial intelligence, optimization of digital workflows, including standardized reporting, as well as integration of non-imaging biomedical information for improved diagnosis. With the professorship the field of translational imaging and data utilization across the entire Medical Center as well as the cross-sectional area of medical data science within the faculty will be advanced. This includes close interdisciplinary collaboration with all adjacent Departments at the Medical Center – University Freiburg and integration in existing scientific priority areas, such as the DNPM/ZPM, DKTK, CCCF, and NAKO as well as DFG, BMBF and EU Projects.
Prerequisites for the employment of Professors are a university degree in informatics and/or medical imaging and/or medicine and if applicable for involvement in patient care a board certification (Facharztanerkennung) in radiology, an outstanding dissertation and an excellent publication record. Substantial achievements and experience in academic research and teaching, at the level of a Habilitation according to the German academic system, are expected.
The position is tenured according to § 50 para 1 LHG. Reference is made to the regulations of § 49 para 2a LHG.
The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here. Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
Necessary application forms are available here:
https://uni-freiburg.de/med/akad-laufbahn/berufungen-en/
For further information, please contact phone +49-761-270-84650/-84661; fax +49-761-270-84670; e-mail dekanat-professuren@uniklinik-freiburg.de. Applications with all relevant documents (incl. teaching experience) should be sent by e-mail no later than 19th June 2025 to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (professuren-bewerbungen@uniklinik-freiburg.de).
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the „Berufungsleitfaden“.
Person to contact (faculty)
Prof. Dr. Hein (chairperson appointments committee)
Person to contact (administration)
Ms Tharshika Ramesh
phone: +49 761 / 270 846 50
Status of procedure
| Date(s) of lectures delivered by the candidates (open to members of the university) | |
| Date of final meeting of the appointments committee | |
| Date of decision on the proposal list (senate) | |
| Date of professorship offer | |
| Date of acceptance of professorship offer (date and name) |
Full Professorship (W3) for Infection Resistance
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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for the
Full Professorship (W3) for Infection Resistance
at the Institute for Infection Prevention and Control at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg at the earliest possible date.
The post holder will represent the subject of infection resistance in research and teaching.
Within the existing supra-regional SFB/TRR 359 PILOT, the professorship will promote profile development through basic research on the development of immunological resistance to pathogens using various models (e.g. cross-class animal models). Preferably, the candidate should have experience with various model organisms, including invertebrates, to study the organ-specific development of myeloid immunity. The professorship is intended to strengthen the research portfolio on the question of how the interaction of the tissue environment and gene regulatory networks structures organ immunity. The focus of the institute is on research into the interplay between the microbiome and host immunity and its role in pathogen transmission and control. Close cooperation with the other immunological Collaborative Research Projects (SFB 1160 IMPATH, SFB/TRR 167 NeuroMac and SFB 1479 ONCOESCAPE) and the Cluster of Excellence Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling Studies (CIBSS) is desired.
The applicant should have an outstanding scientific track record in the development of cellular innate immunity. Successful acquisition of qualified third-party funding under own responsibility is expected.
Prerequisites for the employment of Professors are a university degree, an outstanding dissertation in biology, molecular medicine, human medicine or similar disciplines and an excellent publication record. Substantial achievements and experience in academic research and teaching, at the level of a Habilitation according to the German academic system, are expected.
The prerequisite for filling the professorship is that the person to be appointed has acquired funding for the W3 position for several years in a highly competitive third-party funding program (e.g. DFG Heisenberg program) or a comparable funding format.
In accordance with § 50 paragraph 2 of the State Law for Higher Education (LHG) the position is initially limited according to the funding guidelines.
The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here. Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
To download the necessary application forms please refer to
https://www.med.uni-freiburg.de/en/administration/appointment-procedure.
For further information, please contact us by phone +49-761-270-84661/-84650; fax +49-761-270-84670; e-mail dekanat-professuren@uniklinik-freiburg.de.
Applications with all pertinent documents (incl. teaching experience) should be sent by e-mail not later than 6th March 2025 to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (professuren-bewerbungen@uniklinik-freiburg.de).
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the „Berufungsleitfaden“.
Person to contact (faculty)
Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein (chairperson appointments committee)
Person to contact (administration)
Ms Birgit Becherer
phone: +49 761 / 270 846 61
Status of procedure
| Date(s) of lectures delivered by the candidates (open to members of the university) 13.05.2025 | |
| Date of final meeting of the appointments committee 17.07.2025 | |
| Date of decision on the proposal list (senate) | |
| Date of professorship offer | |
| Date of acceptance of professorship offer (date and name) |
Junior Professorship for Special Care Dentistry and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for a
Junior Professorship for Special Care Dentistry and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
in the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry of the Medical Center-University of Freiburg to be filled as soon as possible.
This is a W1-Junior Professorship in accordance with section 51 (8) LHG as an employee. This professorship is particularly suitable for highly qualified early career researchers. Conditions governing the appointment in accordance with section 51 LHG apply.
This Junior Professorship aims to strengthen the (implant-)prosthetic treatment of elderly patients and the implantprosthetic treatment of patients suffering from maxillofacial defects in in patient care, research and education. Holder of position is encouraged to develop and extend interdisciplinary care of elderly patients and patients suffering from maxillofacial defects in cooperation with the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and the Department of Oral- and Maxillofacial Surgery Regional Plastic Surgery.
Research should focus on digital, patient oriented and time-/cost-effecient treatment of the specified cohort of patients. Methodological competence in planning and conducting clinical trials with and for vulnerable populations is desired. Furthermore, knowledge in the field of computer-aided design and -manufacturing, in particular in the field of additive manufacturing, of dental and maxillofacial prostheses, optional including epithetics, is appreciated. Cooperation with the Centre for Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology (ZGGF), the Freiburg Materials Research Center (FMF), the Department of Sustainable Systems Engineering (INATECH) and the Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK) already exists and are expected to be intensified by this professorship.
Prerequisites for the employment are a university degree in dentistry, a very good dissertation and an excellent publication record.
This position is a fixed term of four years. After a successful interim evaluation, it can be extended by two years.
The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here. Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
To download the necessary application forms please refer to
https://www.med.uni-freiburg.de/en/administration/appointment-procedure.
For further information, please contact us by phone +49-761-270-84661/-84650; fax +49-761-270-84670; e-mail dekanat-professuren@uniklinik-freiburg.de.
Applications with all pertinent documents (incl. teaching experience) should be sent by e-mail not later than 17th October 2024 to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (professuren-bewerbungen@uniklinik-freiburg.de).
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the „Berufungsleitfaden“.
Person to contact (faculty)
Prof. Dr. Robert Thimme (chairperson appointments committee)
Person to contact (administration)
Ms Birgit Becherer
phone: +49 761 / 270 846 61
Status of procedure
| Date(s) of lectures delivered by the candidates (open to members of the university) 11.03.2025 | |
| Date of final meeting of the appointments committee 14.04.2025 | |
| Date of decision on the proposal list (senate) 30.07.2025 | |
| Date of professorship offer | |
| Date of acceptance of professorship offer (date and name) |
Full Professorship (W3) for gendersensitive perioperative medicine
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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for the
Full Professorship (W3) for gendersensitive perioperative medicine
in the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (Chair: Prof. Dr. Hartmut Bürkle) to be filled as soon as possible. The future professor (f/m/d) will represent gendersensitive perioperative medicine in research and teaching.
The professorship will focus on gender as a factor influencing health and illness in the context of perioperative medicine. Gender includes biological and socio-cultural aspects. Findings on gender research are to be actively integrated into medical teaching, clinical care and the interdisciplinary research priorities of the Faculty of Medicine and the University of Freiburg. The University and the interdisciplinary programme on Gender Studies will be supported through a teaching export (at least 2 SWS).
The professorship has special significance for the field of gendersensitive prevention and care programs in the entire field of perioperative medicine. Senior physician responsibilities in patient care in the Department for Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine are possible depending on the profile of the successful candidate.
We expect that you have already acquired scientific visibility in the research field of gender-related medicine.
Requirements for the appointment are in addition to the compliance with the employment regulations for professors, the completion of a university degree desirably in medicine, educational qualification, a very good doctorate degree, preferably a board certification for a clinical involvement and an integrative leadership personality. Applicants should have a Habilitation or an equivalent qualification (§ 47 Landeshochschulgesetz, LHG).
The position is tenured according to § 50 para 1 LHG as an employee.
The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here. Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
To download the necessary application forms please refer to
https://www.med.uni-freiburg.de/en/administration/appointment-procedure.
For further information, please contact us by phone +49-761-270-84650/-84661; fax +49-761-270-84670; e-mail dekanat-professuren@uniklinik-freiburg.de.
Applications with all pertinent documents (incl. teaching experience) should be sent by e-mail not later than 12th September 2024 to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (professuren-bewerbungen@uniklinik-freiburg.de).
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the „Berufungsleitfaden“.
Person to contact (faculty)
Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein (chairperson appointments committee)
Person to contact (administration)
Ms Birgit Becherer
phone: +49 761 / 270 846 61
Status of procedure
| Date(s) of lectures delivered by the candidates (open to members of the university) 16.01.2025 | |
| Date of final meeting of the appointments committee | |
| Date of decision on the proposal list (senate) | |
| Date of professorship offer | |
| Date of acceptance of professorship offer (date and name) |
Full Professorship (W3) for cutaneous inflammation
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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for the
Full Professorship (W3) for cutaneous inflammation
at the Institute of Immundeficiency at the medical center – university of Freiburg as soon as possible.
The future holder of this position will represent the subject of immunology in research and teaching. A particular focus will be placed on researching the interaction of immune cells and local tissue cells. The role of the adaptive immune response, especially of T cells, for the chronification of inflammation and the immune signatures of diseases will also be researched. The primary model organ should be the skin. In addition to this basic scientific focus, the professorship should be translationally oriented and will set up his or her own research laboratory. Networking with the local collaborative research networks and network initiatives is desirable.
Prerequisites for the employment of Professors are a university degree, an outstanding dissertation and an excellent publication record. Substantial achievements and experience in academic research and teaching, at the level of a Habilitation according to the German academic system, are expected.
The position is tenured according to § 50 para 1 LHG.
The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here. Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
To download the necessary application forms please refer to https://www.med.uni-freiburg.de/en/administration/appointment-procedure. For further information, please contact us by phone +49-761-270-84650/-84661; fax +49-761-270-84670; e-mail dekanat-professuren@uniklinik-freiburg.de.
Applications with all pertinent documents (incl. teaching experience) should be sent by e-mail not later than 12th September 2024 to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (professuren-bewerbungen@uniklinik-freiburg.de).
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the „Berufungsleitfaden“.
Person to contact (faculty)
Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein (chairperson appointments committee)
Person to contact (administration)
Ms Birgit Becherer
phone: +49 761 / 270 846 61
Status of procedure
| Date(s) of lectures delivered by the candidates (open to members of the university) 02.12.2024 | |
| Date of final meeting of the appointments committee 31.03.2025 | |
| Date of decision on the proposal list (senate) expected 30.07.2025 | |
| Date of professorship offer | |
| Date of acceptance of professorship offer (date and name) |
Full Professorship (W3) for Internal Medicine with Focus on Nephrology (Succession of Prof. Dr. Gerd Walz)
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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for a
Full Professorship (W3) for Internal Medicine with Focus on Nephrology
(Succession of Prof. Dr. Gerd Walz)
in the Department of Medicine IV (specialities: Nephrology and Primary Care, in future speciality: Nephrology) at the Medical Center-University of Freiburg to be filled by 1st April 2025.
The incumbent of this position represents the field of Internal Medicine with a focus on Nephrology in both research and teaching and will be entrusted with the leadership of the Department. The department’s main areas of focus include the care of acute and chronic kidney diseases, the performance of renal replacement and extracorporeal procedures, transplant medicine, as well as hereditary kidney and autoimmune diseases. Willingness to collaborate in the interdisciplinary Transplantation and Vasculitis Center as well as the Center for Rare Diseases is expected.
Active participation in the research priorities of the Faculty of Medicine and involvement in Freiburg research networks, including Germany’s Excellence Strategy, are anticipated. The incumbent should possess a distinguished scientific profile demonstrated through outstanding publications and successful acquisition of third-party funding to take an active role in the Comprehensive Research Centre CRC/SFB 1453 (NephroGenetics), and in securing and implementing new nephrological collaborative projects.
Prerequisites for the employment of Professors are a university degree in human medicine, an outstanding dissertation, an excellent publication record and a board certification (Facharztanerkennung) in internal medicine and nephrology. Substantial achievements and experience in academic research and teaching, at the level of a Habilitation according to the German academic system, are expected.
The position is tenured according to § 50 para 1 LHG. Reference is made to the regulations of § 49 para 2a LHG.
The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here. Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
Necessary application forms are available here:
https://www.med.uni-freiburg.de/en/administration/appointment-procedure.
For further information, please contact phone +49-761-270-84661/-84650; fax +49-761-270-84670; e-mail dekanat-professuren@uniklinik-freiburg.de.
Applications with all relevant documents (incl. teaching experience) should be sent by e-mail no later than 29th August 2024 to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (professuren-bewerbungen@uniklinik-freiburg.de).
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the „Berufungsleitfaden“.
Person to contact (faculty)
Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein (chairperson appointments committee)
Person to contact (administration)
Ms Birgit Becherer
phone: +49 761 / 270 846 61
Status of procedure
| Date(s) of lectures delivered by the candidates (open to members of the university) 06.11.2024 | |
| Date of final meeting of the appointments committee 13.03.2025 | |
| Date of decision on the proposal list (senate) 28.05.2025 | |
| Date of professorship offer 02.06.2025 | |
| Date of acceptance of professorship offer (date and name) |
Full Professorship (W3) for Molecular Medicine (Succession of Prof. Dr. Christoph Peters)
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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for a
Full Professorship (W3) for Molecular Medicine
(Succession of Prof. Dr. Christoph Peters)
at the Institute of Molecular Medicine and Cell research to be filled by 1st October 2024.
The future holder of this position will represent the field of Molecular Medicinein research and teaching. She/he will be the director of the Institute.
Candidates should have an excellent track record, including internationally recognized research achievements with publications in leading journals, acquisition of peer-reviewed external funding, experience in heading a scientific research group, and enthusiasm for teaching Molecular Medicine. She/he should complement and expand the research portfolio of the Institute with up-to-date topics in the field of basic research. Interdisciplinary collaborations, active participation in research focus areas of the Faculty of Medicine, and participation in research alliances of the University of Freiburg are expected.
Prerequisites for the employment of Professors are a university degree in Molecular Medicine, Biochemistry, Biology, Medicine or related degrees, an outstanding dissertation and an excellent publication record. Substantial achievements and experience in academic research and teaching, at the level of a Habilitation according to the German academic system, are expected.
The position is tenured according to § 50 para 1 LHG.
The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here. Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
Necessary application forms are available here:
https://www.med.uni-freiburg.de/en/administration/appointment-procedure.
For further information, please contact phone +49-761-270-84661/-84650; fax +49-761-270-84670; e-mail: dekanat-professuren@uniklinik-freiburg.de.
Applications with all relevant documents (incl. teaching experience) should be sent by e-mail no later than 30th May 2024 to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (professuren-bewerbungen@uniklinik-freiburg.de).
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the „Berufungsleitfaden“.
Person to contact (faculty)
Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein (chairperson appointments committee)
Person to contact (administration)
Ms Birgit Becherer
phone: +49 761 / 270 846 61
Status of procedure
| Date(s) of lectures delivered by the candidates (open to members of the university) 22.07.2024, 19.05.2025 | |
| Date of final meeting of the appointments committee 21.07.2025 | |
| Date of decision on the proposal list (senate) expected 22.10.2025 | |
| Date of professorship offer | |
| Date of acceptance of professorship offer (date and name) |
Full Professorship (W3) for Thoracic Surgery (Succession of Prof. Dr. Bernward Passlick)
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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for a
Full Professorship (W3) for Thoracic Surgery
(Succession of Prof. Dr. Bernward Passlick)
in the Department of Thoracic Surgery of the Medical Center – University of Freiburg to be filled as soon as possible or by month/year.
The future holder of this position will represent the field of Thoracic Surgery in research and teaching. She/he will be the medical director of the Department of at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg
The applicant should have high internationally recognized clinical and scientific qualification and excellence in translational research. Interdisciplinary collaborations within a newly founded lung center, contributions to the research focus areas of the Faculty of Medicine and participation in Freiburg research alliances will be expected.
The clinic covers the entire spectrum of the subject, including lung transplantation.
Requirements for the appointment are in addition to the compliance with the employment regulations for professors, the completion of a university degree in medicine, educational qualification, a very good doctorate degree, and a board certification (Facharztanerkennung) in Thoracic Surgery. Applicants should have a Habilitation or an equivalent qualification (§ 47 Landeshochschulgesetz, LHG).
The position is tenured according to § 50 para 1 LHG. Reference is made to the regulations of § 49 para 2a LHG.
The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here. Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
To download the necessary application forms please refer to
https://www.med.uni-freiburg.de/en/administration/appointment-procedure.
For further information, please contact us by phone +49-761-270-84661/-84650; fax +49-761-270-84670; e-mail dekanat-professuren@uniklinik-freiburg.de.
Applications with all pertinent documents (incl. teaching experience) should be sent by e-mail not later than 28th March 2024 to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (professuren-bewerbungen@uniklinik-freiburg.de).
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the „Berufungsleitfaden“.
Person to contact (faculty)
Prof. Dr. Robert Thimme (chairperson appointments committee)
Person to contact (administration)
Ms Birgit Becherer
phone: +49 761 / 270 846 61
Status of procedure
| Date(s) of lectures delivered by the candidates (open to members of the university) 26.06.2024 | |
| Date of final meeting of the appointments committee 17.09.2024 | |
| Date of decision on the proposal list (senate) 27.11.2024 | |
| Date of professorship offer 28.11.2024, 18.02.2025, 04.06.2025 | |
| Date of acceptance of professorship offer (date and name) |
Full Professorship (W3) of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Succession of Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Pfanner)
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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for a
Full Professorship (W3) of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
(Succession of Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Pfanner)
at the Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to be filled by 1st October 2024.
The future holder of this position will represent the field of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in research and teaching. She/he will be the director of the department I (Abteilung I). Candidates should possess an excellent track record, including internationally recognized research achievements with publications in leading journals, acquisition of peer-reviewed external funding, experience in heading a scientific research group, and enthusiasm for teaching biochemistry and molecular biology. She/he should complement and expand the research portfolio of the Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with up-to-date topics in the field of basic biochemical and molecular biological research. Interdisciplinary collaborations, active participation in research focus areas of the Faculty of Medicine, and participation in research alliances of the University of Freiburg are expected.
Requirements for the appointment are compliance with the employment regulations for professors, a university degree in a life science subject, teaching qualification, and a very good doctorate degree. Applicants should have completed the Habilitation or possess an equivalent scientific qualification (§ 47 Landeshochschulgesetz, LHG).
The position is tenured according to § 50 para 1 LHG.
The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university. We would especially appreciate applications from female candidates. Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
Necessary application forms are available here:
https://www.med.uni-freiburg.de/en/administration/appointment-procedure.
For further information, please contact phone +49-761-270-84661/-84650; fax +49-761-270-84670; e-mail dekanat-professuren@uniklinik-freiburg.de.
Applications with all relevant documents (incl. teaching experience) should be sent by e-mail no later than 21th March 2024 to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (professuren-bewerbungen@uniklinik-freiburg.de).
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the „Berufungsleitfaden“.
Person to contact (faculty)
Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein (chairperson appointments committee)
Person to contact (administration)
Ms Birgit Becherer
phone: +49 761 / 270 846 61
Status of procedure
| Date(s) of lectures delivered by the candidates (open to members of the university) 16.07.2024 | |
| Date of final meeting of the appointments committee 11.11.2024 | |
| Date of decision on the proposal list (senate) 26.02.2025. | |
| Date of professorship offer 03.03.2025, 17.06.2025 | |
| Date of acceptance of professorship offer (date and name) |
Full Professorship (W3) for Digital Transformation in Medicine
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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for a
Full Professorship (W3) for Digital Transformation in Medicine
in the Institute for Digitalisation in Medicine to be filled as soon as possible.
The future holder of this position will represent the field of Digital Transformation in Medicine
in research and teaching. She/he will be the director of the Institute for Digitalisation in
Medicine (IDIM) at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg. We await research activities to
improve quality assurance in medicine in real-time and teaching activities promoting innovative
methods of knowledge sharing. To achieve these goals, internal resources and expertise
should be connected.
Requirements for the appointment are in addition to the compliance with the employment
regulations for professors, the completion of a university degree in medicine, educational
qualification, a very good doctorate degree, and a board certification (Facharztanerkennung)
in a field closely related to digitalisation. Applicants should have a Habilitation or an equivalent
qualification (§ 47 Landeshochschulgesetz, LHG). Documented experience with a
reformed/model curriculum in medicine as well as medicine-related bachelor’s/master’s
courses are expected. Since the tasks require interdisciplinary and cross-hospital knowledge
as well as in-depth change management skills, several years of experience in the management
committees of a university medical center, faculty of medicine and university are essential
prerequisites.
The position is tenured according to § 50 para 1 LHG.
The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal
opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly
university. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position
advertised here. Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given
preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
To download the necessary application forms please refer to http://www.med.unifreiburg.
de/en/administration/appellate-procedure. For further information, please contact:
http://www.med.uni-freiburg.de/en/administration/appellate-procedure, Phone +49-761-270-
84650/84650; fax +49-761-270-84670; e-mail dekanat-professuren@uniklinik-freiburg.de.
Applications with all pertinent documents (incl. teaching experience) should be sent by e-mail
professuren-bewerbungen@uniklinikfreiburg.de not later than December, 21st 2023 to the Dean of
the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany.
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the „Berufungsleitfaden“.
Person to contact (faculty)
Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein (chairperson appointments committee)
Person to contact (administration)
Ms Birgit Becherer
phone: +49 761 / 270 846 61
Status of procedure
| Date(s) of lectures delivered by the candidates (open to members of the university) 16.04.2024 | |
| Date of final meeting of the appointments committee 31.10.2024 | |
| Date of decision on the proposal list (senate) 26.02.2025 | |
| Date of professorship offer 03.03.2025 | |
| Date of acceptance of professorship offer (date and name) 16.05.2025, Mr. Prof. Dr. h. c. Frederik Wenz, appointment/employment-procedure is running |
Full Professorship (W3) forsurgery of congenital Heart dease & pediatric cardiac surgery
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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for the
Full Professorship (W3) for
surgery of congenital Heart dease and pediatric cardiac surgery
in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery (Medical Director: Prof. Dr. Martin Czerny) to be
filled as soon as possible.
The future holder of this position represents the speciality. Furthermore, the future holder will
be entrusted with the section „pediatric cardiac surgery and cardiac surgery of congenital heart
defects“.
Pediatric cardiac surgery and cardiac surgery of congenital heart defects are located at the
Campus Freiburg, as the entire pediatric (cardiac) medicine is contextualized there. The entire
spectrum of pediatric cardiac surgical procedures (including new born cardiac surgery and
infant cardiac transplantation) as well as surgery of congenital heart defects in adults is
provided. There is a close and trusting collaboration with the Department for Congenital Heart
Defects and Pediatric Cardiology.
The applicant should have a high level of internationally recognised scientific and clinical
qualifications, as evidenced by high-ranking publications and the acquisition of third-party
funding. The willingness to interdisciplinary cooperation, active collaboration within the
research priorities areas of the Faculty of Medicine and participation in Freiburg research
networks, in particular the Collaborative Research Centre 1425, is expected.
Requirements for the appointment are in addition to the compliance with the employment
regulations for professors, the completion of a university degree in medicine, educational
qualification, a very good doctorate degree, and a board certification (Facharztanerkennung)
in cardiac surgery. Applicants should have a Habilitation or an equivalent qualification (§ 47
Landeshochschulgesetz, LHG).
The position is tenured according to § 50 para 1 LHG as an employee.
The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal
opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly
university. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position
advertised here. Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given
preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
To download the necessary application forms please refer to
https://www.med.uni-freiburg.de/en/administration/appointment-procedure.
For further information, please contact us by phone +49-761-270-84650/-84661; fax +49-761-
270-84670; e-mail dekanat-professuren@uniklinik-freiburg.de.
Applications with all pertinent documents (incl. teaching experience) should be sent by e-mail
not later than 21st December 2023 to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein,
University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (professuren-bewerbungen@uniklinikfreiburg.de).
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the „Berufungsleitfaden“.
Person to contact (faculty)
Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein (chairperson appointments committee)
Person to contact (administration)
Ms Birgit Becherer
phone: +49 761 / 270 846 61
Status of procedure
| Date(s) of lectures delivered by the candidates (open to members of the university) 14.05.2024 | |
| Date of final meeting of the appointments committee 15.07.2024 | |
| Date of decision on the proposal list (senate) 27.11.2024 | |
| Date of professorship offer 28.11.2024, 31.03.2025 | |
| Date of acceptance of professorship offer (date and name) |
Full Professorship (W 3) for Anatomy (succession of Prof Dr. Kerstin Krieglstein)
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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for a
Full Professorship (W 3) for Anatomy
(succession of Prof Dr. Kerstin Krieglstein)
In the Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Department of Molecular Embryology, to be filled as soon as possible.
The future holder of this position will represent the field of Anatomy in research and teaching and will be the Head of the Department. An adjustment of the Department’s name to the future focus of the jobholder can be requested within the context of the structure and development plan.
We are seeking an internationally recognized researcher who will strengthen the priority research areas of the Faculty of Medicine and the University. We expect active participation in existing collaborative research centers and planned initiatives. We further expect a commitment to engage in interdisciplinary cooperation in research and instruction with the clinical and theoretical institutions of the Medical Center- University of Freiburg and the University.
Requirements for the appointment are in addition to the compliance with the employment regulations, the completion of a university degree in medicine, natural sciences or comparable degrees, educational qualification, and a very good doctorate degree. Applicants should have a Habilitation or an equivalent qualification (§ 47 Landeshochschulgesetz, LHG) in the area of anatomy.
The position is tenured according to § 50 para 1 LHG.
The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here. Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the „Berufungsleitfaden“.
Person to contact (faculty)
Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein (chairperson appointments committee)
Person to contact (administration)
Ms Birgit Becherer
phone: +49 761 / 270 846 61
Status of procedure
| Date(s) of lectures delivered by the candidates (open to members of the university) 07./08.11.2022 | |
| Date of final meeting of the appointments committee 28.02.2023 | |
| Date of decision on the proposal list (senate) 28.06.2023 | |
| Date of professorship offer 29.06.2023, 10.07.2023, 29.01.2024 | |
| Date of acceptance of professorship offer (date and name) |
Full Professorship (W 3) for Urogynecology
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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for a
Full Professorship (W 3) for Urogynecology
in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, to be filled as soon as possible.
The future holder of this position will represent the field of Urogynecology in research and teaching.
The Faculty of Medicine is looking for an outstanding personality with a broad surgical and clinical experience in the entire field of gynecology with a specific focus on urogynecology (expertise in all vaginal and minimal-invasive surgical techniques) as well as designated experience in leadership. A certificate by the German Urogynecologic Society (AGUB) level II or III is mandatory.
A close and interdisciplinary cooperation as well as active participation in establishing a certified pelvic floor center and integration in the faculty´s key aspects of research is requested. A special research focus on pregnancy and birth related alterations to the female pelvic floor including strategies to prevent pelvic floor disorders would be helpful.
The applicant should be able to prove the acquirement of third-party donors or grants. Both national and international networking as well as collaboration with the German Urogynecologic Society (AGUB) is anticipated.
Requirements for the appointment are in addition to the compliance with the employment regulations, the completion of a university degree in medicine, educational qualification, an exceptional doctorate degree in Medicine, and a board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Facharztanerkennung). Applicants should have a Habilitation or an equivalent qualification (§ 47 Landeshochschulgesetz, LHG).
The position is tenured according to § 50 para 1 LHG as an employee.
The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here. Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the „Berufungsleitfaden“.
Person to contact (faculty)
Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein (chairperson appointments committee)
Person to contact (administration)
Ms Birgit Becherer
phone: +49 761 / 270 846 61
Status of procedure
| Date(s) of lectures delivered by the candidates (open to members of the university) 21.10.2021 | |
| Date of final meeting of the appointments committee 08.03.2023 | |
| Date of decision on the proposal list (senate) | |
| Date of professorship offer | |
| Date of acceptance of professorship offer (date and name) |