Assistant / Associate Professor of Molecular Cell Biology (m/f/d)

If you enjoy a dynamic, international working environment and like to work in a highly motivated and friendly team, you are in the right place! You can expect an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies as well as interesting and challenging tasks. As part of your induction, you will be optimally prepared for your area of responsibility. The university is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position in molecular cell biology. The appointment may be made at the Assistant or Associate level, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Constructor University invites applications from interested candidates for the following position, to be filled ideally by August 2025: **Assistant / Associate Professor of Molecular Cell Biology (m/f/d)** (full time; 38.5 hrs./week; tenure track) **Your responsibilities:** The School of Science is particularly interested in candidates investigating physiological and pathological processes in eukaryotic cells using innovative imaging, cell culture techniques, or omics approaches. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a cutting-edge externally funded research program that synergizes with existing research groups in the School of Science. The successful candidate will conduct teaching in the life sciences, including fundamental and advanced cell biology lectures and laboratories at the BSc, MSc, and PhD level. She/He will be expected to develop and implement innovative, pedagogically sound approaches to online, hybrid and in-person teaching and learning, to advise students on their studies, and to supervise Bachelor, Master and PhD theses and research projects. The university is highly supportive of junior faculty, providing both formal and informal mentoring, administrative support, as well as a flexible budget for establishing an internationally visible research group. Several opportunities exist to develop multidisciplinary research projects in collaboration with other research groups or our industrial partners and to leverage existing research facilities like mass spectrometry and confocal laser scanning microscopy. **Your qualifications:** - PhD degree in the field of Cell Biology, or a related discipline - Strong publication record in relevant international journals - Documented research activities using modern technologies applied in molecular cell biology, including advanced imaging techniques - Experience in the acquisition of Third-Party funding - Experience in successful teaching in international and diverse environments, with a demonstratable interest in applying innovative teaching and learning approaches. - Intercultural experience and competence - Responsible, self-motivated person able to work independently and as a part of a team - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, the language of instruction and communication on campus - Ideally, the successful candidate should be eligible for an ERC starting grant. **What you can expect at Constructor University:** Constructor University unequivocally guarantees the academic freedom of every member of the faculty, as well as every other member of the Constructor University community. We encourage diversity in the University in ethnic, cultural, social, religious, political, and national backgrounds, as well as in individual lifestyle. Constructor University offers full equality of opportunity to all qualified applicants and is an equal opportunity employer. Constructor University consistently achieves top results in national and international university rankings. In the CHE Ranking, the most comprehensive and detailed ranking of the German-speaking higher education landscape, Constructor University has achieved top placements every year since its first participation in 2005. - Individual on-boarding, career- and development planning - Green campus with recreation areas, take the tour: [https://info.constructor.university/campustour/](https://info.constructor.university/campustour/) - Possibility to work remotely - Company fitness program offers with EGYM Well Pass (former Qualitrain) - Constructor University has extensive programs on sustainability and environmental sustainability **Your application:** For any further information regarding this position, please contact Prof Susanne Illenberger (Dean), via mail apply.job.25060255@hokifyjob.com or apply.job.25060255@hokifyjob.com Apply today - it's simple and uncomplicated. We look forward to getting to know you. Please upload your documents in a single PDF document, including a cover letter, a letter of motivation stating your field of expertise, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio and publication record, summary of research plans (maximum two pages), copies of certificates and diplomas, certification of English proficiency (optional), and the names and addresses of two referees in our application management system. Click on the Apply Button and proceed through the individual steps to complete your application. The deadline for submission of applications is 21.01.2025. The position offered is tenure track, with review of performance after a first contract of three and a second contract after another three years. Successful evaluation leads to permanence and typically promotion to associate professor level. The review of applications will begin immediately. Please note that only applications submitted through the official application portal will be considered for recognition. 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