Professur (W3) für Pathobiochemie (Nachfolge Prof. Dr. Dr. Bernhard Brüne) // Professor (W3) of Path

The Faculty of Medicine of the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Institute of Biochemistry I, Gustav Embden Center of Biochemistry, invites applications for the following position as civil servant or public employee starting 01.04.2027:

Professor (W3) of Pathobiochemistry (Successor of Prof. Dr. Dr. Bernhard Brüne)

Professorship Profile

This tenured position includes the Directorship of the well-equipped Institute of Biochemistry I, offering generous lab and office space, flexible long-term funding by the faculty, and access to state-of-the-art core facilities on a dynamic research and clinical campus. In collaboration with the partner institute Biochemistry II (PROXIDRUGS; at the Gustav-Embden-Center of Biochemistry, the professorship is responsible for teaching and examining preclinical medical and dental students in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, as well as students in the international master’s program in Molecular Medicine.

Your Profile

We are looking for an internationally recognized Biochemist with a proven record of research excellence in one or more of Goethe University’s key profile areas: Science for Health (Cardiology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Drug Research) with the Cluster of Excellence Cardio-Pulmonary Institute (CPI; and Structure & Dynamics of Life with the Cluster of Excellence Subcellular Architecture of Life (SCALE; Candidates should demonstrate substantial third-party funding, a highly competitive publication record, successful leadership and mentorship experience, and documented expertise in teaching and examining Biochemistry curricula. The Candidate must hold a doctorate in Biochemistry or a related field and have completed additional academic qualifications, such as a habilitation or equivalent.

Requirements for Appointment

The employment requirements as defined in § 68 of HessHG apply. Among other things, this includes proof of aptitude for academic work (e.g., a doctorate), additional academic achievements (e.g., habilitation or equivalent), and the subject-specific requirements listed under "Your profile" that are necessary for fulfilling the duties of the professorship.

Your Application

Goethe University is committed to equal opportunity, family friendliness, and diversity. To strengthen the diversity of perspectives and lived experiences within the university, applications from individuals with a migration background and from members of other groups that have so far been underrepresented are particularly welcome. Applicants with a severe disability, or those legally equivalent, will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal suitability. If women are underrepresented in a faculty or administrative unit, they will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal qualifications.

To apply, please submit a CV, a list of publications, an overview of your research and teaching activities as well as transcripts and a selection of recent course evaluations online at by 26 June 2026. If you have any questions, please contact the dean's office at [email protected]. Further information about the appointment process, the legal framework and data protection: