Full Professorship (W3) of Pathology (Chair)

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

As one of Europe’s leading research universities, Ludwig Maximilians-Universität (LMU) in Munich is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching. Building on its more than 500-year-long tradition, it offers a broad spectrum that covers all areas of knowledge within its 18 Faculties, ranging from the humanities, law, economics and social sciences, to medicine and the natural sciences.

The Centre for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, invites applications for a Full Professorship (W3) of
Pathology (Chair) commencing as soon as possible.

The successful applicant should excel internationally and her/his scientific interests will focus on aspects within the field of pathology.
The applicant’s successful activities are expected to extend into research, teaching and administrative tasks as well as clinical services. The holder of the position is expected to develop activities that deal with topics, which are relevant across various animal species with a special focus on large animal models.

Prerequisites for this position are a university degree in veterinary medicine, a doctoral degree or a comparable specific qualification, teaching skills at university level, excellent academic achievements and a productive and promising research program. National or international board certification as veterinary pathology specialist is required. Several years of experience in raising third-party resources from national and international funding programs are expected.

According to domestic legal guidelines (TAppV) the successful applicant will be responsible for teaching veterinary students in the field of pathology.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate their potential for an outstanding academic career with an excellent record in research, teaching and, where appropriate, clinical service. As communication
with students, staff, industry and stakeholder will require knowledge of spoken and written German, it is germane for the successful candidate to demonstrate the sincere willingness to become proficient in the German language.

LMU Munich makes a point of providing newly appointed professors with various types of support, such as welcoming services and assistance for dual career couples.

LMU Munich is an equal opportunity employer. The University continues to be very successful in increasing the number of female faculty members and strongly encourages applications from female candidates. LMU Munich intends to enhance the diversity of its faculty members. Furthermore, disabled candidates with essentially equal qualifications will be given preference.

Please submit your application in English comprising of a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, documentation of academic degrees, certificates as well as a list of publications and teaching activities to the Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinärstr. 13, 80539 Munich, Germany, via electronic submission by clicking the apply button no later than April 30, 2021.