to cast. The University of Cologne is one of the oldest and largest universities in Germany. With its six Faculties covering a broad spectrum of disciplines and its internationally outstanding research profile areas, it enjoys an excellent reputation for its academic achievements and high standards of undergraduate and graduate education. For Regenerative Biology and related research fields, tight bonds between the Department of Biology of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and the Medical Faculty exist. The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences comprises six departments with about 200 professors and 10,000 students and is one of the largest faculties in the country. YOUR TASKS We are looking for an internationally renowned candidate with proven expertise in the field of Regenerative Biology, preferably Neuroregeneration, using invertebrate or vertebrate animal models and/or corresponding cell culture or organoid systems. This research focus is to be supplemented by a broad teaching concept in the Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Bachelor of Arts and/or Master of Education study programs offered by the Department of Biology. YOUR PROFILE Your research program is internationally renowned and has a strong focus on the genetic, molecular and/or cellular mechanisms of regenerative processes, preferably in nervous tissues and neurons of invertebrate or vertebrate models. You have a proven track record in Regenerative Biology and your research program strengthens and complements the already established research focus on Regenerative Biology and Experimental Neuroscience at the Institute of Zoology. You are highly collaborative and expected to contribute to ongoing research initiatives in the field of Regenerative Biology and to participate in one or more of the already existing collaborative research programs at the University of Cologne at the interphase between the Department of Biology and the Medical Faculty, such as the Collaborative Network Program "iBehave: Algorithms of Adaptive Behavior and their Neuronal Implementation in Health and Disease", the Cooperative Research Centre CRC1451 "Key Mechanisms of Motor Control in Health and Disease", the Cologne Cluster of Excellence "Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases" (CECAD), or the Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC). A strong commitment to teaching is expected and a teaching record on topics such as Regenerative / Developmental Biology or Neurobiology, ideally with teaching assessment, is advantageous. OUR OFFER The University of Cologne provides a stimulating academic environment with a wide range of career development opportunities as well as support services for dual career couples and family-friendly working conditions. It has a strong neuroscience and tissue de- and regeneration research community across faculties and is part of the vibrant research region of Aachen, Bonn, Cologne, Düsseldorf and Jülich. The position is available as of 01.03.2025. Depending on the qualification, the successful candidate will be given an offer of either an immediately permanent W2 professorship, or a W2 tenure track position. The Tenure Track Regulations are available at: /AM_2021-89_Neufassung_TTOplus_ger.pdf. For the professorship, the teaching load is generally nine semester hours per week. Formal requirements are detailed in Section 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz - HG NRW). As a rule, the teaching load comprises nine semester hours per week (i.e., two hours per week is one 90- minute course per semester). The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz - LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities / special needs or of equal status. Please submit your application (without a photo) (in English) via the University of Cologne's Academic Job Portal ( ) by 28.02.2024. Your application should be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Applications should include the usual documents (CV, list of publications, list of taught courses, teaching evaluations (if available), certificates regarding qualifications and appointments), the amount of third-party funds acquired, as well as research and teaching concepts.
