The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive, interdisciplinary focus areas in research and teaching. The Faculty of Biology, Chemistry & Earth Sciences at the University of Bayreuth is currently seeking to appoint a
Professur für Biochemie
at salary grade W3 to commence on or after 01.04.2027. This is a permanent civil service position.
The future incumbent will be responsible for representing current research topics on the structure, molecular function, and mechanisms of biomacromolecules, incorporating modern biochemical and structural biology methods (e.g., cryo-electron microscopy, X-ray crystallography, or single-molecule techniques) and will be internationally recognized for their own research activities. Cooperation within the University of Bayreuth’s existing research institutes and networks, in particular the Bayreuth Centre for Molecular Biosciences, “Molecules, Life & AI”, and “Polymers & Interfaces”, as well as the associated research groups, and a willingness to advance coordinated projects are expected. In teaching, he/she should represent the subject of biochemistry in its entirety in the bachelor’s programme Biochemistry, the master’s programme Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and other relevant programmes at the University of Bayreuth. The ability to teach in English and German is expected.
The general administrative requirements for hiring professors at universities in Bavaria apply. A complete description of the vacancy can be found at www.uni-bayreuth.de/en (University / Work at the University / Job Vacancies).
Applications (CV including a list of publications, list of courses taught, experience obtaining external funding, research plan, as well as copies of certificates and diplomas) are to be addressed to the Dean of Biology, Chemistry & Earth Sciences and submitted via https://uni-bayreuth.berufungsportal.de by 10 April 2026. Applicants are welcome to direct questions and requests for further information to the Dean at dekanat.bcg@uni-bayreuth.de. Application documents will be deleted in accordance with data protection law following the conclusion of the appointment process.