Full Professor (W3) for Cell Biology (f / m / d)

Ausschreibungs-ID : 00326

application deadline :

25.03.2026

salary : W3

time limit : permanent Position

scope : 100 % full-time

The University of Lübeck stands for excellent research and teaching. We are a modern foundation university with thematically focused degree programs. Under the motto “Focus on Life,” we offer a range of courses in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology, as well as medicine, health sciences, and psychology.

At the University of Lübeck a tenured position for a

Full Professor (W3) for Cell Biology (f / m / d)

Institute of Biology (successor to Prof. E. Hartmann) in the University Section of Natural Sciences

with leadership responsibility is to be filled. Reference is made to §§ 61 and 63 of the Higher Education Act of the State of Schleswig-Holstein.

The University of Lübeck (UzL) has a strong research focus on human medicine-centered life sciences, supported by an existing long-term collaboration with the Forschungszentrum Borstel, the Leibniz Institute of Virology (LIV, Hamburg), the “Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron” (DESY, Hamburg) and the Centre for Structural Systems Biology (CSSB, Hamburg) in the area of infection biology. To further strengthen this focus, the UzL seeks a cell biologist with international visibility and expertise in infection research, preferably in virology. The professorship will complement the research activities of the UzL in the field of eukaryotic cell biology related to infection, including, but not limited to virology, infectiology and infection-related cell metabolism. The candidate should demonstrate a strong track record of research excellence, have secured significant third-party funding, exhibit strong collaborative skills, and possess a comprehensive understanding of the field. The position also requires active participation in academic governance as well as contribution to and involvement in existing and upcoming research networks and consortia in these areas of research at the UzL.

A strong motivation to contribute to the academic teaching programs, in particular the teaching of general biology, molecular cell biology and genetics for students of human medicine as well as Bachelor and Master programs in natural sciences (including life sciences, psychology and informatics / technology / engineering) is expected. The responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. Since part of the teaching is conducted in German, applicants are expected to acquire German language skills by the third year of employment. The UzL places strong emphasis on an excellent supervision of students and doctoral researchers and expects high levels of commitment from teaching staff.

Your responsibilities :

A Dr. rer. nat., PhD, or an equivalent degree as well as a habilitation or habilitation-equivalent achievements and demonstrated teaching experience are requirements for the application. The UzL stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified female candidates are especially invited to apply. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. We explicitly welcome applications from people with a migration background. We have an explicit policy against the submission of photographs as part of a CV, and request that applicants abide by this policy.

The University of Lübeck sees itself as a modern and cosmopolitan employer. It strives to increase the proportion of female professors and therefore strongly encourages suitably qualified women to apply. Women will be given priority if they have the same qualifications, skills, and professional achievements. The University is committed to employing people with severe disabilities. Therefore, severely disabled applicants with the appropriate qualifications will be given preferential consideration. We expressly welcome applications from people with a migration background. We expressly do not require photographs / application photos and therefore ask that you refrain from submitting them. The University of Lübeck values and promotes the diversity of its employees' skills and therefore welcomes all applications regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or worldview, sexual orientation, and identity.

Your contact for further questions :

Please direct any questions regarding the professorship to the chair of the appointment committee, Prof. Dr. Henrik Oster, at henrik.oster@uni-luebeck.de. For questions regarding the organizational process, please contact the Central Committees and Appointment Law Office at petra.niehoff@uni-luebeck.de.

0451 3101 1009

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas / degrees, scientific career development, list of publications, three selected publications, disclosure of teaching and project experience, and a brief statement of research and teaching philosophy by 25.03.2026 using our online application form.

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