Professorship (W2) in Biology, especially Molecular Genetics and Medical Device Development

Discovering the new, driving projects forward, taking on responsibility : at Bonn-Rhein Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS), we want our employees to do just that. Together with more than 1,000 colleagues, we find new solutions for and suitable responses to the diverse challenges of our time. Over 9,000 students from more than 100 nations are currently enrolled in 40 degree programmes at the H-BRS. We constantly strive to make the H-BRS better – would you like to take up the challenge?

There is a professorship (W2) in Biology, especially Molecular Genetics and Medical Device Development

in the Natural Sciences department at the Rheinbach campus available from 01.09.2026. The contract is permanent.

• provide courses in the area of Molecular Genetics and in Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Development of Medical Devices & In-vitro Diagnostics, of the department in German and English
• carry out research and development projects, source and manage third-party-funded projects and participate in science transfer
• support domestic, international and interdisciplinary collaboration with academic, business and societal institutions
• actively engage in the university-s system of academic autonomy
• contribute to implementing the University Development Plan, in particular with regard to sustainability targets
• develop applied and internationally oriented teaching modules in the Bachelor's and Master's programs and are willing to teach in basic biology subjects
• build a network with companies and agencies for engagement in the areas of education, research and development
• actively participate in the interdisciplinary university's institutes.
• meet the employment requirements set out in Section 36 of the Nordrhein-Westfalen Hochschulgesetz
• be prepared and able to provide courses in German and English
• be willing to help establish and develop our study programmes and assist in introducing innovative digital teaching formats on an ongoing basis
• be willing to take gender and diversity as well as sustainability into account as quality criteria in the areas of teaching, research and knowledge transfer
• have several years of practical experience in the development and approval of Medical Devices or In-vitro Diagnostics in industry or relevant agencies
• have profound knowledge and skills in the theory and practice of molecular genetics
• demonstrate didactic talent

In addition, experience in teaching at a university or comparable institution, experience in developing new teaching concepts and content, and experience in supervising bachelor-s and master-s students is desirable. Previous experience in acquiring third-party funding for research and development projects and a good network within the German and international research community is an advantage. You have strong communication skills and are willing to collaborate across disciplines.

H-BRS is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We are seeking to increase the number of female academics at our university. Women with equal aptitude, qualifications and professional experience will be given preferential consideration. H-BRS is a certified family-friendly university – and we are proud of this. Inclusion is important to the University and differently-abled persons are welcome as colleagues.