Leibniz Institute DSMZ–German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures, Braunschweig

We offer a W2 Professorship for Evolution and Systematics of Microorganisms as a joint appointment of the Technical University of Braunschweig based on the ‘Jülich model’ (with reduced teaching obligations) with the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH in the function of Head of the Department Microorganisms. The Department Microorganisms is located at the Leibniz Institute DSMZ on the Science Campus Braunschweig-Süd. The Leibniz Institute DSMZ–German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH is one of the world’s largest bioresource centers and a research infrastructure within the Leibniz Association. Its mission encompasses the provision, research, and utilization of microorganisms, cell cultures, and other biological resources. The appointment is for the earliest possible date.

Your responsibilities

The professorship is intended to strengthen the research focus on ‘Systematics and Evolution of Microorganisms’ at the Leibniz Institute DSMZ and to complement the profile of the life sciences at the Technical University of Braunschweig with an evolutionary biology perspective. In doing so, it should expand the existing focus areas of systems biology, biotechnology, biochemistry and neurobiology and actively participate in the expansion of systems biology in collaboration with the Leibniz Institute's partner institutions (Technical University, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research) in Braunschweig. The research should focus on the systematics and evolution of microorganisms, as well as on the integration of big data methods, comparative genomics, modern bioinformatics and artificial intelligence into the phylogenetic analysis and classification of microbial taxa. In particular, microbiome research is to be strengthened, new fields of application are to be opened up and microorganisms that are difficult to cultivate are to be made systematically accessible. Proven experience in the isolation and cultivation of novel microorganisms is desirable. The establishment of internationally competitive, third-party-funded research projects is expected. To this end, the successful candidate (f/m/d) will contribute to the development of structures at the DSMZ and the TU Braunschweig.

The Leibniz Institute DSMZ (www.dsmz.de) is one of the largest bioresource centres worldwide. The professorship also heads the ‘Department Microorganisms’. This Department is responsible for six curatorial departments with a total of 30 scientific and technical staff. In its current research, the Leibniz Institute DSMZ deals with fundamental and collection-related issues and has state-of-the-art technical equipment (e.g. next-generation single-molecule sequencing, flow cytometry with single-cell sorting, UHPLC-qTOF, 2720 core SMP server structure) and a stock of 40,000 different bacterial strains.

The successful candidate (f/m/d) is expected to be committed to the university’s strategic goals and to actively shape its holistic development (https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/hochschulentwicklung). In addition to the classic service areas of a university (research, teaching and studies, transfer, governance and administration), this applies in particular to digitalisation, internationalisation, equality and diversity, as well as knowledge exchange.

Our expectations

International experience in teaching and research, a very good command of the English language, and the ability and willingness to teach in English are expected. Individual career decisions and career breaks due to parental/family care leave affecting research output will be taken into account by the appointment committee.

Requirements, § 25 NHG

Notes

Technische Universität Braunschweig makes personnel decisions on the basis auf suitability, ability and professional performance. Our aim is to increase the share of women in academic positions. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from women and will give preference to female candidates with equivalent qualifications. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and, if equally qualified, will be given preference in the appointment process.

Technische Universität Braunschweig is certified as a family-friendly university. We are committed to facilitating a healthy and productive work-life balance and offer a dual career service as well as support for newly appointed staff. Our Family Office provides advice on all issues relating to family, childcare, and caring for relatives. Our "Prof.-Programm” offers exclusive status-related exchange and consulting formats, in particular to newly appointed professors.

Professional and Personnel Development promotes the professional development of all employees through a wide range of courses and activities.

The university actively endorses equal opportunities and diversity and promotes diverse perspectives as essential in contributing to the university’s success in research, teaching, transfer and administration. We particularly invite applications from international candidates (f/m/d). German language skills are not a prerequisite. However, the successful candidate is expected to acquire sufficient language skills to perform teaching and administrative duties in German within one year of appointment.

Even though this is a permanent full-time position, a part-time appointment may be possible upon request.

Applicants (f/m/d) who are 50 years or older at the time the appointment commences and who have not acquired permanent A degree in a relevant field Pedagogical aptitude Special qualification for in-depth independent scientific work, as a rule proven by an above-average doctorate Additional academic achievements, usually within the framework of a junior professorship, a post-doctoral degree (Habilitation) or through achievements equivalent to a Habilitation civil servant status (Beamtenverhältnis auf Lebenszeit) will be employed with employee status (Angestelltenverhältnis).

We are looking forward to your application!

Applicants (f/m/d) are requested to attach the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Academic background (curriculum vitae)
• Academic certificates and diplomas (degrees)
• List of publications, including copies of 5 select publications
• List of externally funded projects and description of own role in these projects
• Research and teaching statement
• List of courses taught and results of course evaluations
• If applicable, add proof of parental/family care leave
• If applicable, add proof of disability status.

Please submit the application, including all documents, digitally via the online portal of Technische Universität Braunschweig.

Contact

Informal enquiries about the job can be directed to Prof. Dr. Yvonne Mast, T +49 5312616 358, yvonne.mast(at)dsmz.de
Prof. Dr. Michael Steinert, T +49531 391 5802, m.steinert(at)tu-braunschweig.de

For questions regarding legal matters and the online application process, please contact Nicole Brückner,