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The Faculty of Medicine at Friedrich-Alexander-Universit盲t Erlangen-N眉rnberg (FAU) invites applications for a

Full Professor of Physiology (salary group W3)

at the Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology. This is a full-time and permanent position to be filled by April 1, 2027, at the earliest. The professorship鈥檚 responsibilities will include management of the Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology in addition to teaching and research in the area of physiology.

We seek to appoint a leading expert with an internationally visible profile in research and teaching. The aim of the professorship is to strengthen the faculty鈥檚 focus on neuroscience. We expect outstanding research achievements and adaptable integrative concepts in the area of cellular and/or systemic neurophysiology. Furthermore, the professorship is expected to make an active contribution to existing research collaborations and to become involved in establishing new interdisciplinary consortia. Relevant teaching experience and innovative concepts for teaching the curriculum in physiology are required. The professor will be expected to teach predominantly in German and in the degree programs Medicine, Dentistry, and Molecular Medicine.

Applicants should have a proven ability to manage clinical operations economically and efficiently. We expect their excellent academic achievements to be evidenced by high-quality, internationally visible publications, as well as by consistent success in securing competitive third-party funding.

Successful candidates should demonstrate an excellent academic track record in research and teaching at the highest international standards. They should have substantial research experience abroad and/or international cooperations as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and relevant teaching experience are prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are preferred. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. These qualifications may also have been achieved in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as Assistant Professor). We would welcome a qualification as a physician for physiology or as a specialist physiologist.

Other degree programs taught at the Faculty of Medicine are Logopedics, Midwifery Sciences, Advanced Immunomedicine, Medical Engineering, Master in Health and Medical Process Management, Master in Health Business Administration, Master of Science Integrated Immunology.

The successful candidate should demonstrate academic leadership, the ability to support early career researchers and to drive FAU鈥檚 strategic agenda. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.

FAU offers an outstandingly productive research environment as well as a passionate and multi-disciplinary scholarly community within a vibrant institutional network.

In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, teaching concept and research concept [max. 2 pages each], list of third-party funding, copies of certificates and degrees) online at by August 24, 2025, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Please contact med-berufungen@fau.de with any questions.