Argelander Assistant Professor (W1) for Biohybrid Research (tenure track to W2)

The support of scientists at all career stages is one of the highest priorities of the Excellence University of Bonn. In this context, the Argelander Tenure Track Professorship Program is specifically dedicated to supporting excellent junior researchers and enabling them to develop their own independent research at the interface between the disciplines.

Applications are invited for an open position of an

Argelander Assistant Professor (W1)

for Biohybrid Research (tenure track to W2)

to be filled as soon as possible within the Transdisciplinary Research Area ”Building Blocks of Matter and Fundamental Interactions” of the University of Bonn. The initial appointment will be at W1 level (Assistant Professor) with tenure track to a W2 position (Associate Professor) at the Chemistry Department of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

Candidates should have a strong research profile in engineering and instrumental analytics of biohybrid structures. Potential applications of such biohybrids can be in the areas of sensing, catalysis or energy conversion.

Teaching is an integral part of professorships. The Assistant Professor's teaching responsibilities are in the area of Chemistry / Physical Chemistry and follow the provisions of the Higher Education Act of the Federal State of North-Rhine Westphalia. Contributions to future integrated research projects are expected. Assistant professors are appointed for an initial period of three years with an extension for another three years in case of a positive interim evaluation. Subsequently, the appointment can be made permanent at W2 level following a positive final evaluation by the University’s governing bodies.

This professorate is funded by the Tenure Track Program of the German Federal and State Governments. Awarding tenure is not subject to a vacancy at the time when the fixed-term contract of the tenure-track position expires. This call is aimed at early-career researchers. Candidates must have changed universities following the doctorate or have been working in

academic research outside of the University of Bonn for at least two years prior to applying.

Formal requirements are defined by § 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz Nordrhein-Westfalen).

Regulations on tenure track at the University of Bonn and further information on tenure track professorates at the University of Bonn are available at https://www.unibonn.de/research/argelander-program/after-your-doctoralstudies/tenure-track?set_language=en

Further information about the Transdisciplinary Research Area „Building Blocks of Matter and Fundamental Interactions“ can be obtained at https://www.uni-bonn.de/research/research-profile/building-blocks-of-matter-and-fundamentalinteractions?set_language=en

For further information on this professorate, please contact Prof. Dr. Peter Vöhringer via email (p.voehringer@uni-bonn.de) or phone (+49 (0) 228-737050).

The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. It is certified as a family-friendly university and offers a dual-career service. The aim of this program is to increase the proportion of women in areas in which they are under-represented and to promote their careers. The University therefore strongly encourages applications from qualified women. Applications are processed in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz). Applications from suitably qualified individuals with proven severe disabilities, or those granted an equivalent status, are particularly welcome.

Qualified applicants are requested to apply by submitting the usual documents (cover letter, CV, research plan and teaching concept, list of publications, degree certificates) in English until August 31, 2020.

Please apply via our online portal: https://berufungsportal.uni-bonn.de/login.do