Full Professorship (W 3) for Diabetology and Nutrition

The University of Potsdam and the DIfE are looking for outstanding candidates with an excellent, internationally recognized track record in the field of diabetes and metabolism research with an interest in nutrition. We are seeking a highly motivated scientist who pursues molecular, translational and mechanistic research approaches and / or conducts preclinical, translational studies. The successful candidate will head the "Diabetology and Nutrition" department at the DIfE.

It is expected that the candidate will actively enhance our collaboration with the German Centre for Diabetes Research (DZD) and coordinate the «Obesity and Diabetes» research focus at the DIfE.

Leadership skills, a proven commitment to teaching, and experience in acquiring third-party funding are required.

The DIfE is a top nutritional research institute in Germany and offers the opportunity to work side by side and in collaboration with leading scientists from various specializations with the goal to develop and realize interdisciplinary research ideas, especially within the DZD.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Tilman Grune ([email protected]) or Prof. Dr. Aswin Mangerich ([email protected]).

The joint appointment will be implemented according to the «Jülich Model» with a teaching obligation at the University of Potsdam in accordance with the BbgHG.

The hiring process is subject to the requirements set forth in Section 43 subsection 1 sentence 1 no. 1 - 3 and no. 4 letters a and c of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (BbgHG). The appointment procedure is conducted in accordance with Section 42 BbgHG.

The University of Potsdam and the DIfE value diversity and thus pursue the goals of equal opportunities and diversity in accordance with the general principle of equal treatment. One of the UP's and DIfE's strategic goals is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Therefore, the UP and the DIfE expressly invite applications from qualified female scientists. People with a severe disability will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Periods of time taken for parental leave or caregiving are taken into account when assessing applicants' academic careers. The implementation of equality and diversity standards in the respective field of work is expected.

We also offer dual career support and coaching for newly appointed professors.

Please submit your application, with the relevant documentation, via email to [email protected] by March 09, 2025. Further information is available online at https : / / www.uni-potsdam.de / en / arbeiten-an-der-up / appointments / appointment-procedures / application.

According to the Civil Servants Act of the State of Brandenburg («Landesbeamtengesetz»), an inquiry must be made to the Domestic Intelligence Service prior to the completion of the hiring and appointment as a civil servant in the state of Brandenburg. Information on the lawfulness and the procedure is available here.